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State Supreme Court action expands access to justice | Judge Steven González and King County Councilman Reagan Dunn

In December 2010, the Washington Supreme Court adopted a landmark rule that ensures all people have access to…

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Traffic avenger to fight for common sense rules of the road | Brian Beckley

So as anyone who's ever read a comic book will tell you, every major metropolitan newsroom must contain…

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The sweet science of political battles | Dennis Box

The sweet science. The term is usually associated with boxing. An equally entertaining ballet of the ring is…

Letters to the Editor

Say no to anti-initiative bills in Olympia | Letter

The Democrats are at it again. Again, they try to subvert the will of the people. The Democrats…

Opinion

Asking tough questions about Valley Medical-UW alliance | Ryan Ryals

If you’ve ever been to a local government meeting of any kind you already know how incredibly boring…

Opinion

Keeping our fingerprints on the Valley Medical Center-UW alliance | Laura Pierce

Last week I sat in on a meeting about the new strategic alliance that’s being vetted between Valley…

Letters to the Editor

Obstructionist tactics by Valley commissioner are sad | Letter

Dr. Aaron Heide is concerned about the circumvention of the democratic process. He is against the proposed affiliation…

Letters to the Editor

Valley Medical commissioner concerned and calls for action regarding democratic process | Letter

I am writing this out of concern and hopefully a call for action regarding the upcoming affiliation between…

Letters to the Editor

Development should be self funding | Letter

For the past year and a half, hundreds of the citizens of Black Diamond and surrounding communities have…

Opinion

The lawn that just keeps on growing | Dennis Box

I’m looking for a small sign from above. Nothing too fancy. I’m not asking for an omen with…

Ryan Ryals lives in Maple Valley and writes a weekly column about politics and life in the city.

Opinion

Thinking more like an entrepreneur and less like a worker bee | Ryan Ryals

“I, for one, welcome our new computer overlords.” So said Ken Jennings, the second place finisher to IBM’s…

Ryan Ryals lives in Maple Valley and writes a weekly column about politics and life in the city.

Opinion

The Maple Valley and King County battle for the Donut Hole | Ryan Ryals

Years from now, we might remember this week as “The Battle of Donut Hole.” Or not. It’s hard…

Opinion

Keep your car and property from becoming a ‘Smash and Grab’ target | Kris Hill

Not long after Jason and I moved to Las Vegas in 2000 did I discover what it's like…

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Gala Ball | Letter

Thank you – we had a ball! The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra would like to extend it’s…

Letters to the Editor

Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council meeting news and notes

The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council regular monthly meeting was Feb. 7. Several major topics were discussed…

Letters to the Editor

Maple Valley City Council vote on library board saddens council member | Letter

On Feb. 7 the Maple Valley City Council went out of their way to show disdain and downright…

Opinion

Where’s the waste? Government bashers have no answer | Andrew Villeneuve

About a month ago, the 2011 regular session of the Legislature convened in Olympia. As this session is…

Opinion

Gambling, risk taking and trying to spot the winners and losers | Dennis Box

To be a gambler or to be a risk taker, that is the question. The horses have returned…

Ryan Ryals lives in Maple Valley and writes a weekly column about politics and life in the city.

Opinion

Getting in or out of the the way of business | Ryan Ryals

“There are rules on the books that are needlessly stifling job creation and economic growth, we will fix…

Letters to the Editor

Family show kindness at Covington IHOP | Letter

I would like to bring to your attention of the kindness of a local family. After spending a…