Opinion
Funding problems and puzzles for Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety | Mike Scott
Over the past two years the Board of Commissioners, leadership team and staff members of King County Fire…
Opinion
Four simple steps to stop being a resident and start being a citizen | Ryan Ryals
This past Tuesday was declared Carly Overhauser and Dean Kayler Day in Maple Valley, due to their heroic…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond City Council should consider the benefits of master planned developments | Letter
After reading the June 29th article, “Black Diamond MPD Closed Record Hearings face challenging beginning” I couldn’t help…
Opinion
Cedar Creek Park between Covington and Maple Valley needs to be protected
Thirteen years ago as an outdoor enthusiast and local paramedic, I discovered a quiet oasis of towering 60-100…
Opinion
The answer to the question | Jules Maas
Enjoying our first Fourth of July at home in years, Trav and I spent the holiday having barbecue…
Opinion
Top methods for door-to-door sales defense | Ryan Ryals
This past weekend was a holiday for most of us, but not for a lot of door-to-door salespeople.…
Letters to the Editor
Golf for Kids Classic thank you
On Friday, June 25, 2010, local golfers took to the field to support the youth in our community…
Opinion
Pride Fest about voicing the right to live and love | Laura Pierce
So, I visited Pride Fest last Sunday at Seattle Center. For those of you not familiar with it,…
Letters to the Editor
Time has come to work together in Black Diamond | Letter
As you are aware I have been a life-ling resident of this town, a member of this city's…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for successful 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival
The success of the 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival was attributed to many people and entities.…
Opinion
A pretty good life of work today | Jules Maas
Well, I still don’t have a job. Technically. Although it’s sadly true that I haven’t been hired for…
Opinion
Freedom still an experiment | Ryan Ryals
Well, Independence Day is this weekend, and you might expect to read a well-researched and carefully thought out…
Opinion
Green and Snoqualmie river valleys threatened by high taxes | Reagan Dunn and Kathy Lambert
The Green River Valley is under threat of flooding by the diminished capacity of the Howard Hanson Dam.…
Letters to the Editor
River rescues illustrates conflict between people on the river and the fish population
It was scary to read about three river rescues on our local rivers. As time goes on there…
Letters to the Editor
Offer citizens more time to comment at Maple Valley City Council meetings
Please consider adjusting your meeting rules to offer the citizens a second opportunity to comment in all meetings.…
Opinion
The theology of enough | Ryan Ryals
After spending last week’s column encouraging us all to shop locally, I spent the weekend getting rid of…
Opinion
Voices of the American Revolution | Gary Habenicht
Some time ago, I was asked by a friend with whom I share a mutual interest in the…
Opinion
An open invitation to Lady Gaga | Chaz Holmes
Lady Gaga is arguably the biggest star in the world and over the past year she's been interviewed…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for saying YES!
I wanted to acknowledge and give thanks to all who made the walkathon a success and who gave…
Letters to the Editor
Lake Wilderness Arboretum thanks and congratulations
The Lake Wilderness Arboretum would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out at the Western Azalea…