Opinion
Some sanity returns to politics
There may be some sanity in politics after all. A provision by Sen. Patty Murray may let UW,…
Opinion
Driving tips and rules from a New York trained driver
Ask anyone who moved to the Seattle area from elsewhere and they will all tell you the same…
Letters to the Editor
Commending Maple Valley and King County for quick response in removing deer carcass
On Oct. 30 I was bicycling south on the old railroad bed trail that runs alongside (to the…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: Trying a little sincerity talk
“You can really tell a lot about a person by the kind of....” Nearly everybody I know has…
Opinion
JOHN CARLSON: The best and worst Christmas movies
Once upon a time, you could tell when Christmas was coming because of the holiday-themed ads on TV.…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: The K Street lobbying shuffle for the citizens
The professional schmoozers are in disarray at the moment. President Obama has dropped registered lobbyists from their government…
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations to Tahoma School District for United Way campaign support
On behalf of the Tahoma School District, and as the United Way district coordinator, I would like to…
Opinion
JOHN CARLSON: Our dangerous world at home
It’s not unusual to walk into a Starbucks and see several cops sitting at tables chatting while on…
Letters to the Editor
John Carlson had it right concerning cap and trade
In a letter titled “John Carlson gets it wrong when it comes to cap and trade” that was…
Letters to the Editor
Kentwood High student works to conquer hunger through ‘Munch Madness’
We all want to conquer poverty in our community. As a senior at Kentwood High School, home of…
Letters to the Editor
Comedy show a huge success
On Saturday, Nov. 14 comedians John Keister (Almost Live), David Crowe (Showtime) and Joe Larson, performed BREAST Damn…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley Rotary thank you
The Maple Valley Rotary’s 20th Annual Dinner, Dance and Auction raised more than $95,000 for local and international…
Opinion
Film features the act of stepping forward
A friend told me the other day that he enjoyed Thanksgiving even more than Christmas. “There’s less emphasis…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: ‘The Great Recession’ leaves City Council members circling budget questions
It’s budget time for local governments, and you can tell by the nervous look in the eyes of…
Letters to the Editor
Physcians agree with American Cancer Society breast cancer screen recommendations
We, as physicians and experts in breast cancer, agree with the longstanding recommendations of the American Cancer Society…
Letters to the Editor
Tahoma School Board member gives thanks to community
For 16 years I have had the privilege to serve and represent you as a school board member.…
Opinion
RYAN RYALS: A very good dumb idea of the week
They just don’t make them like they used to. That’s a phrase I hear fairly often from old-timers…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley Mayor Laure Iddings has been a role model
In response to Ryan Ryals’ commentary (in the Nov. 6 edition of the Reporter), I say he needs…
Letters to the Editor
John Carlson gets it wrong when it come to cap and trade
While one could argue with many points in this article, the paragraph concerning cap and trade is especially…
Opinion
Tim Eyman promises to continue fight for taxpayers
Jack Fagan, Mike Fagan, and I co-sponsored Initiative 1033 and worked hard for the past year advocating for…