Letters to the Editor
Time for new leadership in Black Diamond | Letter
Last night, July 11, I attended the public meeting at the Sawyer Wood Elementary School. What I got…
Opinion
Lessons learned from a road trip | Ryan Ryals
I finally finished a four-week road trip around the country this past week, driving nearly 8,000 miles. It…
Opinion
How to create an interesting town in Maple Valley | Ryan Ryals
I recently used this column to suggest that our towns aren’t interesting enough, and that our business leaders…
Opinion
Looking at the future of the Tahoma School District | Editorial
In late April I walked into Darren Collins’ portable classroom at Tahoma High and thought to myself, “Ah,…
Letters to the Editor
Lack of information concerning YarrowBay development in Black Diamond troubling | Letter
I am writing in response to the upcoming development agreement hearing on the YarrowBay developments in Black Diamond…
Opinion
The American Nightmare | Editorial
Talking to the Dogrukols about their effort to remain in America to have access to medical services for…
Letters to the Editor
Graffiti by Black Diamond residents disappointing
I am writing to express my sadness at the current state of affairs in the city of Black…
Opinion
Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond need new vision | Ryan Ryals
Last week, I hit the road and drove around the west coast and the southwest, armed with a…
Opinion
The pros and cons of codes of conduct for politicians | Editorial
My friend and colleague Dean Radford, editor of the Renton Reporter, wrote a story recently that attracted my…
Opinion
Reagan Dunn and the making of a political career | Editorial
It was a hot week for political announcements and the making of a political career. Gov. Chris Gregoire…
Opinion
To legalize or not to legalize marijuana | Ryan Ryals
When I first read about the 75 medical marijuana supporters who visited the Kent City Council chambers last…
Opinion
Put the life vests on without the King County law | Ryan Ryals
When I first came out here 20 years ago, my uncle took me tubing down the Cedar River…
News
Blunt advice to high school graduates | Editorial
Graduation ceremonies loom for students in the Tahoma and Kent school districts this weekend. Having sat through a…
Opinion
Blame the love of fair food on your brain | Ryan Ryals
While driving through Maple Valley this week, I noticed the banner ads announcing “Maple Valley Days”; the city’s…
Letters to the Editor
Tahoma National Cemetery receives donated funds to replace stolen bronze plaques commemorating veterans | Letter
The Tahoma National Cemetery Support Group (TNCSG), through the generosity of the community, including private citizens and local…
Letters to the Editor
Voting down Tahoma school bond poor vision | Letter
With the failure of the school bond the city of Maple Valley finally has a vision. It was…
Opinion
Why I love doing what I do | Editorial
One of the reasons I love my job is the fact it’s expected that we spend time in…
Letters to the Editor
Racing noise complaints unjustified | Letter
It was amazing to read Larry and Linda Worden’s long letter (“Do something about noise from Pacific Raceways”…
Opinion
Sun: “Still I dream of it”
The Beach Boys aren’t meant to be played in the middle of a tropical monsoon which is exactly…
Opinion
Find the next investing bubble | Ryan Ryals
Just a few years ago, you couldn’t drive a few blocks without seeing a “We Buy Houses” sign…