Letters to the Editor
Rep. Pat Sullivan a ‘go-to guy’ who needs to return to Olympia | Letter
I am supporting Pat Sullivan for re-election to the House of Representatives (47th District). I have known Pat…
Letters to the Editor
Valley Medical Center emergency department a reasonable option | Letter
I see MultiCare is being very aggressive in representation at public hearings and Letters to the Editor in…
Letters to the Editor
Concern with Rep. Geoff Simpson’s campaign advertisement | Letter
I am writing to express a concern about recent campaign advertisements made by Geoff Simpson, a candidate for…
Opinion
Cost-effective answers to the water supply and federal requirements | Gwenn Maxfield
In December 2002, the Covington Water District invested in the development of additional water supply when it entered…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety provides excellent emergency services | Letter
On June 1st, around noon, I suffered what turned out to be a heart attack. A 911 call…
Opinion
Always best to let the public decide about candidates | Bill Marcum
Every election, I am asked about endorsements by the newspaper of candidates – I’m asked by the candidates…
Letters to the Editor
Wholehearted support for MultiCare’s hospital plan in Covington | Letter
On August 5, the state Department of Health will hold a hearing to determine the feasibility of MultiCare’s…
Opinion
Competition is the best medicine | Ryan Ryals
The hospital wars in Covington are still ongoing, but this war feels more like an elaborate courting ritual,…
Letters to the Editor
Press release regarding tree removal in Black Diamond left out important facts | Letter
The press release by the mayor of Black Diamond regarding unpermitted tree removal by YarrowBay left out two…
Letters to the Editor
A big development train is coming | Letter
Citizens of Black Diamond wake up! There’s a big train coming and it’s 10,000 cars long. I’m talking…
Letters to the Editor
One of many concerned resident about Black Diamnd developments | Letter
I am one of the hundreds of very concerned Black Diamond area residents who has been attending the…
Opinion
A special boyfriend test that can’t fail
I have a new business scheme, and it’s a dandy. There are a few tiny problems to work…
Letters to the Editor
Department of Health should allow hospital in Covington
My name is Lynne Downs. My husband and I recently moved to Covington from Post Falls, Idaho. My…
Opinion
The trouble with cookies | Jules Maas
Give me grammar, give me code, give me project management - I’m your gal. But baking isn’t one…
Opinion
Green and Cedar river valleys threatened by high taxes | Reagan Dunn
The Green River Valley is under threat of flooding by the diminished capacity of the Howard Hanson Dam.…
Opinion
Delbene strikes clear constrast with incumbent Reichert in 8th District | Andrew Villeneuve
If pundits are to be believed, the hottest contest for elected office in our state this year is…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond cannot support population increase from YarrowBay developments | Letter
As part of the urban growth plan, Black Diamond only needs to increase by 1,900 residences by the…
Letters to the Editor
Time for Rep. Geoff Simpson to retire from public life | Letter
Last week Rep. (Geoff) Simpson was charged by the Seattle Attorney's office with a gross misdemeanor involving domestic…
Opinion
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council meeting news and notes | Peter Rimbos
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council met for its regular monthly meeting July 12. Several major topics…
Letters to the Editor
Slow, incremental and phased growth will ensure balanced and healthy growth in Black Diamond | Letter
I am writing to share my thoughts about the YarrowBay MPDs (master planned developments). I write from the…