Letters to the Editor
Thanks to Dave Reichert for support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund | Letter
We thank 8th District Rep. Dave Reichert, Republican, for his support of full funding for the Land and…
Opinion
Maple Valley needs bold ideas to remain alpha dog of region | Ryan Ryals
I have a sinking feeling that Maple Valley is about to become irrelevant in a few years, except…
Letters to the Editor
Rodrigo Yanez needed in bad economy | Letter
A writer recently characterized Rodrigo Yanez, a candidate for 47th District Legislature, as “new to the area”. The…
Letters to the Editor
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council monthly meeting notes
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council regular monthly meeting was Sept. 13. The three topics discussed were…
Opinion
New reality for health care costs | Craig Groshart
A major employer in our region is making big changes in its benefits package. Boeing's non-union workers are…
Opinion
Follow the liquor money and decide on intiatives | Ryan Ryals
I just finished watching a political ad on TV from a local winemaker, who claims that they are…
Letters to the Editor
A good time to join PTA as school bells ring | Letter
School is back in session. During a time when budgets are tight and we are all watching every…
Opinion
An immigration program at no cost to the government | Rick Pasko
The immigration bill should focus on providing a fair sensible program to satisfy the needs of the U.S.…
Opinion
A good first step on King County expenses | Craig Groshart
Congratulations are in order to the Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Members of Council 2,…
Opinion
Three ways to responsibly reduce deficit | Andrew Villeneuve
Readers who have paid any attention to cable news channels or political journals lately have probably noticed that…
Opinion
A few tips for old and about to be old Black Diamond | Ryan Ryals
You can tell by the letters to the editor that a number of Black Diamond residents aren’t happy…
Opinion
Happy fifth birthday and many more to come | Kris Hill
It's been five years since the Covington-Maple Valley Reporter published its first edition, Sept. 7, 2005 and by…
Opinion
Remember to pursue your passion | Bill Marcum
Wow, nearly 10 years in Enumclaw! When I arrived in Enumclaw on a cold, rainy Jan. 1, 2001,…
Letters to the Editor
Opinions a little disquieting | Letter
After reading Mr. Ryals and Mr. Beckley’s opinions a number of times in your Aug. 6 paper, I…
Opinion
There is no place like home in Maple Valley | Erica Spalti
For the past few weeks of the summer I have been informing you, the great people of Maple…
Letters to the Editor
Sad about decision, empowered as a citizen of Black Diamond | Letter
While sad does seem to be the word of the day with the regards to the Black Diamond…
Opinion
Oil spills: Are we any smarter? | Laura Pierce
Have we learned anything from British Petroleum’s debacle in the Gulf? Frankly, I think we’ve learned just how…
Letters to the Editor
The city of Black Diamond will be ruined forever | Letter
What has Black Diamond done? City Council members (Leih) Mulvihill, (Kristine) Hanson, (Bill) Boston, (William) Saas and (Craig)…
Opinion
Good bet the Tea Party is doomed to the political dustbin | Ryan Ryals
I am really loving this top two election style, even though voters didn’t seem as willing to oust…
Opinion
The acceptance of Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour | Chaz Holmes
Walking toward the Tacoma Dome Saturday evening for one of Lady Gaga’s shows on The Monster Ball Tour,…