Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Letters to the Editor
Proposition 1 would take away checks and balances on Black Diamond City Council | Letter
The citizens of Black Diamond will soon vote on Proposition 1, which would change our form of city…
Opinion
Why the Maple Valley City Council can’t talk to you about Brandt property | Guest commentary
There are times when an elected official cannot speak freely to his or her constituents.
Letters to the Editor
Don’t redefine marriage with Referendum 74 | Letter
In the coming election, Washington state voters have the opportunity to vote on Referendum 74, referring to legislation…
Letters to the Editor
Only person on the side of original Black Diamond residents is the mayor | letter
There is even more confusion in our city now that we have three newly elected council members and…
Letters to the Editor
Proposition 1 ignores transparency and input from Black Diamond citizens
What is going on with our elected officials in Black Diamond? Vote No on Prop. 1
Letters to the Editor
Proposition 1 would strip citizens of their right to vote for mayor in Black Diamond
Should Proposition 1 pass, voting residents of Black Diamond will lose their right to vote for their city…
Opinion
Political game is always personal, even in Black Diamond | Editorial
The political playoffs have officially reached the homestretch and a couple of intriguing statements have jumped out at…
Letters to the Editor
Prop. 1 would have no effect on master planned developments in Black Diamond | Letter
There seem to be a number of major misconceptions about the proposed move to a city manager form…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond in turmoil with mayor
The idea of a Mayor form of government may sound comforting for small towns. Although Black Diamond technically…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond needs city manager | Letter
I read Mr. Botts’s letter in the Covington Maple Valley Reporter regarding Proposition 1--Change in Form of Government--on…
Letters to the Editor
City manager a good investment for Black Diamond | Letter
Don’t let the signs mislead you, vote yes on Prop 1 to save our city from irresponsible growth.…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond mayor right now has ‘dictatorial’ powers
Our existing form of government gives almost dictatorial powers to the mayor while the City Council has been…
Letters to the Editor
Vote yes for Prop. 1 in Black Diamond | Letter
I want to thank all the citizens and business that rallied to support the fundraising efforts for Sabre…
Opinion
Award winning entries, sort of | Editorial
A crazy thing happened this past Friday night. TJ Martinell, Dennis Box and I cleaned up on photography…
Letters to the Editor
Loss of services inevitable unless tax base grows in Black Diamond | Letter
The city of Black Diamond is at risk of having diminished police and fire protection.
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Opinion
College is not a one-size-fits-all institution | Editorial
What is the point of an education? Is it for intellectual enlightenment? Is it to help us make…
Letters to the Editor
Vote no on Proposition 1 in Black Diamond | Letter
More than a few years ago, the council and I, as mayor, looked at the possibility of changing…
Letters to the Editor
Eliminating elected-mayor position in Black Diamond the wrong approach | Letter
Right up front I will state how strongly I am opposed to the concept of the City of…