Letters to the Editor
No, the sky isn’t falling | Letter to the editor
I hold elected officials to a higher standard to support their statements regarding policies and political partisanship claims.
Letters to the Editor
Crime rates going down | Letter to the editor
Both property crimes and violent crimes have been decreasing - dramatically so since 2003 for the former and…
Opinion
Sports fields: turf or no turf? | Annie Livengood
But you know, there should be a few fields here in Covington! I mean we don’t have all…
Opinion
Question plans after diploma | Katherine Smith
There is a lot of talk in our local school systems about change and helping students to be…
Letters to the Editor
Make your voice heard on guns | Letter to the editor
Gun violence and deaths in our society are increasing at an alarming rate. And now partisan politics in…
Opinion
Bulgarian buttermilk the ambrosia of superheros | Dennis Box
I have been consistently receiving buttermilk abuse at the various newspaper offices I find myself at these days.
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Small spaces and big performances for Tahoma drama | Morgan Roberts
While many people will see Tahoma Drama’s production of The Wiz as just a show, the actors in…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
Editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Inspiration in unlikely places | Kris Hill
Tahoma High senior Alicia French chose to, as Ghandi famously said, “be the change you want to see…
Opinion
Lots of good vibes at Crestwood Elementary | Annie Livengood
Being a student at Crestwood Elementary is outstanding. There is an excellent educational curriculum. Also, the school is…
Opinion
Prioritized budget plan would fund K-12 education, reforms first | Rep. Chad Magendanz
While I am the newest member of the 5th District legislative team, I am no stranger to the…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers
Opinion
Tacoma school bond a lesson | Kris Hill
My hope is that in the fall, the Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter Twitter account will post a link…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The weekly editorial cartoon by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Local coalitions, will they rise? | Dennis Box
The best part of post-election politics is watching the reforming of coalitions and groups of political thinkers. Win…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
This week's editorial cartoon by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Prescott off the mark on testing in column | Letter
I was reading the article “Tests Won’t Solve Education Woes” in the Feb. 7 Reporter and had to…
Opinion
Millennials need voice in reform | Our Corner
One voice that has been largely overlooked in discussing education reform is the one at the heart of…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
This week's editorial cartoon by artist Frank Shiers.