Letters to the Editor
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council Dec. 5 meeting summary | Letter
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5.
Opinion
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council Dec.meeting summary | Letter
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5.
Opinion
A local view of Occupy Seattle protests | Guest commentary
On September 21, I participated in a rally at Occupy Seattle. I did so to support the movement…
Opinion
Frank Sheirs, Jr. editorial cartoon
Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon about King County garbage rates.
Opinion
Dragging the boss into 2011 | Editorial
I am a technology geek. True, in May 2009 I wrote in a column in this newspaper that…
Opinion
Black Friday editorial cartoon | Frank Shiers
Frank Shiers editorial cartoon takes a look at Black Friday.
Opinion
Foreclosure fairness program making a difference | State Rep. Tina Orwall
The 2011 Legislative session was the hardest for me and for most lawmakers, even those who have been…
Opinion
Thanksgiving many, many years ago | Dennis Box
I started thinking about food today, probably because of Thanksgiving — the great American food day of the…
Opinion
The chocolate milk dilemma | Editorial
About a month ago the Tahoma School District decided to remove chocolate milk from its cafeteria menus. Not…
Opinion
Frank Shiers’ ‘State Democrats’ Priorties’
A political cartoon from the desk of Frank Shiers, Jr.
Opinion
Editorial | It takes a family and a community to educate our youth | Melvin Tate
I could be a great critic of school systems, especially in the light of all the battles we…
Opinion
A milestone in the life of Lyla | Editorial
Today, Friday, Nov. 18, marks a significant milestone in my life: my daughter, Lyla, turns 2 years old.
Opinion
Life flashed by | Living with Gleigh
I was sitting in the car at the bus stop the other morning with my youngest daughter. She’s…
Opinion
The key to improving student achievement in schools | Editorial
This past week the National Assessment of Educational Progress put out its annual report on the achievement levels…
Letters to the Editor
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council Nov. 7 meeting summary | Letter
On Monday, Nov. 7, the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting. The…
Opinion
Maple Valley City councilman reflects on Rachel’s Challenge | Editorial
Rachel’s Challenge, which Black Diamond Elementary is currently participating in through the Enumclaw School District, is a program…
Opinion
Looking to Covington residents to help overcome state budget challenges | Guest commentary
Washington, like nearly every other state in the country, is still feeling the economic drag that’s resulted from…
Letters to the Editor
Leslie Hamada best choice for Kent School District board | Letter
This is a state that is 42nd in the nation in high school completion (65.6 percent) and the…
Letters to the Editor
Paul Joos knows health care and is best for Valley Medical Center board | Letter
The governor has announced plans for sweeping budget cuts in K-12 education. These will create some major challenges…
Letters to the Editor
Mary Alice Heuschel top choice for Valley Medical Center board | Letter
The election for commissioner Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center) is underway.