Letters to the Editor

Losing a building filled with memories

Watching the tragic destruction of an historic building on Main Street was heart wrenching.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Opinion

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

Opinion

Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

Letters to the Editor

Bedbugs or cash cow?

Landlords have become the ruling class in Washington.

Opinion

Eyman vows to rebound from setbacks | The Petri Dish

2017 was a stinky year for Tim Eyman.

Recycling resolutions for a greener 2018 | Metzler

Opinion

Recycling resolutions for a greener 2018 | Metzler

It’s the most optimistic time of the year. The gyms are packed, classes are at capacity, and we’re…

Reflecting on the old and ringing in the New Year | KCLS

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Reflecting on the old and ringing in the New Year | KCLS

What a busy and eventful year this has been. As I write my last column as interim director,…

Time for railroads to implement positive track | Brunell

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Time for railroads to implement positive track | Brunell

While the investigation continues into the deadly Amtrak derailment near DuPont, the clock continues to tick on the…

Letters to the Editor

Let’s keep our internet open, neutral

With the City proactively investing in providing broadband access to Auburn residents (Auburn Reporter, Dec. 15) I want…

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Some regulations worth keeping

A constant refrain bleated from Republicans has been ”excessive government regulation” of business. Let’s examine the validity of…

Letters to the Editor

State way behind in financing our students’ futures

Columnist Jerry Cornfield asserts that “the economy generates billions of extra dollars for the state’s coffers while still…

Opinion

Let’s have a serious discussion about safety | Sen. Fortunato

The presiding officer in the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, recently indicated that he would implement a…

Hawks ask for help | Shiers

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Hawks ask for help | Shiers

The injury-depleted Seahawks are in desperate help to make the NFC playoffs.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter

Opinion

Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule

It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.

Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank

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Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank

By Lorraine Loomis/Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

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Laying a million Wreaths Across America | Brunell

Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for…

Opinion

Counties vow to fight state to get things done | Petri Dish

Elected leaders of Washington’s 39 counties are fed up with lawmakers and governors telling them what to do…

Opinion

Keep the holiday spirit all year long | Brunell

During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving – not just giving gifts, but donating our time…

Opinion

Washington would benefit from ANWR leasing | Brunell

For the last two decades, federal legislation allowing oil and gas exploration in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge…

Auburn Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool

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Auburn Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool

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