Opinion
Taxes are not answer to the state’s deficit
The Washington state Legislature convenes Monday, Jan. 11. Its members face a daunting task the state's projected deficit…
Opinion
Looking for the greater good | Ryan Ryals
Sometimes I feel like I was born to be a cranky old fart, and I’m just suffering through…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley mayor outlines the direction for the future of the city
Welcome to the first meeting of the new City Council. Thank you for attending and witnessing your local…
Opinion
A salute to working moms | Kris Hill
Today, Tuesday, Jan. 5, is my first official day as a working mom. It was a strange thing…
Opinion
Questions about how safe we are today | John Carlson
When Barack Obama became the first Democratic presidential candidate to receive more than 50 percent of the popular…
Letters to the Editor
City manger thanks letter writer concerning removal of deer carcass
On behalf of the city of Maple Valley, we wish to thank Anthony Pomata for his Dec. 11…
Opinion
Resolve to put Maple Valley first in the New Year : Ryan Ryals
A lot of us get trapped into our routines. Admittedly, it’s far easier to simply go through the…
Opinion
Carlson’s predictions from 2009 and 2010
At about this time last year I wrote, “Predictions can be perilous,” and went on to make four…
Opinion
Online military voting next step in revolution of modern life through the Interent
If necessity is the mother of invention, then the military helped raise one of her biggest children. The…
Letters to the Editor
Covington needs to review building permit fees
In March 2009, Covington ran an article in The Reporter about the “Benefits of Building Permits”. A later…
Opinion
Beating disabilities with hope, determination and support from each other
In this season of caring and hope, I would like to share the moving story of two young…
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Women soldiers and equal rights
I normally don't quote other news articles if I can help it, but a recent Associated Press story…
Opinion
Christmas dessert a plum sweet memory
Sometimes I like to remember Christmas from years past. Oh for the days when I could eat real…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Organizers get a jump on Christmas 2010
We just had our wrap up meeting of Maple Valley firefighters’ holiday engine event. Now I know that…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: A good time to find the spirit of Christmas
Merry Christmas. And bah, humbug. I get to say both, because I work in retail. Or more accurately,…
Letters to the Editor
Asking questions about unhealthy school lunches
Why is it that I, a 15-year-old girl attending Tahoma High School, can go into the lunch room…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: Looking at the art of selling a city
There’s a lot of competition for your attention these days, and the pitchmen are getting a lot more…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley homeowners seek hit-and-run driver
We're homeowners in the Maple Woods subdivision. About 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13th a silver SUV with…
Opinion
JOHN CARLSON: Making Christmas shopping worthwhile with books
It is easier and quicker to buy someone a gift card at a bookstore than shopping for a…