Opinion
Mandatory voting could be a boon to our democracy
President Barack Obama spoke in Cleveland two weeks ago and mentioned his support of mandatory (or compulsory) voting…
Letters to the Editor
Hanging up my council hat
Councilman Noel Gerken announced his decision to not run for re-election
Letters to the Editor
Not running for another term | Letter
Councilman Layne Barnes announces his decision to not run for re-election
Opinion
Obama’s mistakes in foreign policy | In Focus by Rich Elfers
President Obama has made three major mistakes in regard to foreign policy
Opinion
A different kind of madness in March
Editorial cartoon for the March 27 issue of the Reporter
Opinion
No marijuana farms here | Letter
Bridger Stephenson expresses his concern over marijuana farms in this area
Opinion
Thank you to the stranger at Safeway | Letter
Daniel Ramos of Maple Valley thanks the person who reported suspicious activity in the Covington Safeway parking lot
Opinion
Keep Russell Ridge open | Letter
Zariah Zosel expresses her concern over closing Russell Ridge Center, where she attends
Letters to the Editor
Rock ‘n’ More Thank You for Hopelink’s Can Madness
A huge thank you to everyone who brought food in for the Hopelink’s Can Madness.
Letters to the Editor
Helped by stranger at Safeway | Letter
I would like to thank the local citizen that reported suspicious activities while she was in the Safeway…
Opinion
After five years consumers have embraced the Affordable Care Act | Dow Constantine and Susan Johnson
ince President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law five years ago, Washingtonians have sent a powerful…
Opinion
Raising taxes an emergency | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the March 20 issue of the Reporter
Opinion
Firemen saved a life at center | Letter
Cheryl Hanson thanks fire personnel for saving a life
Opinion
Parents most important part of education | In Focus by Rich Elfers
An education expert spoke to a group of worried high school-age parents. His opening statement told them they…
Opinion
Learning not to be a lead man | In the day
I wish I could say that growing up on a dairy farm and (occasionally) working alongside my dairy…
Opinion
Flu shot mandate creates government problem
In early January, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) blindsided foster parents with a…
Opinion
Don’t worry, you can just eat a brownie | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the March 13 issue of the Reporter
Opinion
Commission did best for city and property owners | Letter
Statement to Maple Valley City Council and Planning Commission joint meeting on March 9
Opinion
Nothing beats postseason pace | Our Corner
When winter ends and spring begins, the rainbow after a storm
Opinion
Understanding the geography of red, blue
March 13 edition of In Focus, a column by Rich Elfers