The KOMO special “Seattle is Dying” validates the homeless crisis. … ”Whether you believe addiction is a disease or a choice, it is undoubtedly ruining… Continue reading
I believe in investigating Trump. Congress must do this, but I don’t think he should be impeached. It leads to nowhere in the end since… Continue reading
I agree with Councilmember Largo Wales concerning city budgeting (“Financial situation not dire, but does need help,” Auburn Reporter, April 19). Priorities must be identified… Continue reading
Sen. Maureen Walsh’s comment about nurses spending their day playing cards after introducing an amendment requiring an eight-hour shift just to make a political point… Continue reading
Really above the law? Bob Roegner’s article (“Are sheriffs above the law?” Auburn Reporter, April 12) posited that sheriffs are acting as if they are… Continue reading
Great to see former Congressman Reichert honored for his hard and often bipartisan work (“Dave Reichert Day proclaimed in King County,” Auburn Reporter, March 20).… Continue reading
I am glad to hear from last week’s paper that Sen. Mona Das is most proud of her proposed bill that would prohibit retailers from… Continue reading
Daylight saving time should not be year-round in Washington state as proposed by the Senate. The idea of daylight saving time was first established in… Continue reading
I was born and raised in Darrington. Good neighbors were – and still are – plentiful. Folks took care of one another, especially during the… Continue reading
How in the world in this booming economy can the budget for the city of Auburn be in the red by 2024? The real answer… Continue reading
Your recent letter writer who declared Donald Trump “the most competent president in history” because he is a successful businessman might be in for some… Continue reading
The state Legislature is considering expansion of gun-free zones and many other pointless, nuisance restrictions on people who do not commit crimes. Why do they… Continue reading
Regarding Mr. Valentine’s letter (“Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump,” Feb. 8, Auburn Reporter): Ironically, on Valentine’s day, I will be 83, so Mr.… Continue reading
Kudos to Harold Valentine for his well written letter in the Feb. 8 Auburn Reporter. I concur with all he said about the president, and… Continue reading
Intermediary employees. Contributing agents. Worker wage boards. This is the gobbledygook that hairdressers and salon owners like my wife, Julee, are trying to make sense… Continue reading
I am 90 years old. I have voted in every presidential election since the Eisenhower era. I have read about every president we have elected.… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee, cool your jets. You are not presidential material. Let’s review the record: Your primary initiative is climate change. While I agree with… Continue reading
Washington is last in earthquake preparedness. It is near the top in auto theft and residential burglary. There is no prosecution of identity theft or… Continue reading
In response to last week’s letter calling for a “national wealth tax:” it’s neither a new nor a good idea. Question: a 10 percent tax… Continue reading
Here is the big problem for Democrats: The Republicans are correct when they say that we have not had a new idea for the past… Continue reading
