Opinion

JERRY CORNFIELD

Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.

  • Dec 11, 2019

 

SUSTAINABILITY

Go green, don’t be a Grinch – holiday waste reduction

December is flush with potlucks, parties, and social gatherings of every imaginable sort. While the gift-giving and good cheer can be contagious, so can the… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2019

 

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn. FILE PHOTO

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.

  • Dec 5, 2019

 

BOOK NOOK

Taking time to say thank you to our supporters

As the holidays approach, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to King County residents for making KCLS one of the… Continue reading

JERRY CORNFIELD

Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?

Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.

  • Nov 27, 2019
Don Brunell

Boeing’s resiliency being tested with grounded 737MAX

The grounding of the 737MAX is testing Boeing’s resiliency. It has turned the company upside down in just six months. Boeing executives and engineers have… Continue reading

OUR TURN

Countywide, we all have a role in ending homelessness | GUEST EDITORIAL

By Peter Orser, board member of United Way King County, for the Auburn Reporter Our region is known for its incredible economic growth over the… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2019
GUEST EDITORIAL

Experience as a juror tugs at the heart of a writer | Fritz

Earlier this year I had the honor to serve on the second jury of the 2016 Jungle murder trial at the Maleng Regional Justice Center… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2019
Lorraine Loomis

Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition is a return to cooperation

The Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition is looking forward to another year of working together to accomplish responsible management through responsible leadership. We formed the… Continue reading

JERRY CORNFIELD

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

OLYMPIA — Most ballots are counted, but the fight over Initiative 976 is far from over. It’s just changing venues. The measure paring the cost… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2019
DON BRUNELL

Impeachment aside: there’s work to be done

Now that President Trump’s impeachment process is formally underway, Democrats and Republicans need to avoid becoming completely absorbed by it. They must work together on… Continue reading

SUSTAINABILITY

The value of veterans | Waste Management

Skilled, ready to do the job

  • Nov 7, 2019
BOOK NOOK

November is a great month to participate

November is the month when the public and media focus attention on the general election. And King County Library System is doing its part to… Continue reading

GUEST EDITORIAL | Niehoff

Respect for everyone in high school sports and activities

By Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director Case studies have revealed that kids want to participate in high school sports because they are fun.… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2019
DON BRUNELL

Power of reliable power

Our state’s economy and way of life hinges on low cost and reliable electricity. Since Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams were completed in the early… Continue reading

JERRY CORNFIELD

Here are 6 numbers to help decipher this election

There’s no cost to voting, but millions of dollars are getting spent to influence how ballots are cast

  • Oct 31, 2019
GUEST EDITORIAL | NIEHOFF

Let’s keep Friday nights in the fall for high school football

By Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director Some of the top football matchups featuring Ohio teams this past Friday night were Mentor vs. Shaker… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2019

Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?

Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency

  • Oct 18, 2019
Inside Politics

Impeachment likely, removal not: President Pelosi?

Democratics are likely to impeach Trump, but Republicans are unlikely to convict him at trial.

DON BRUNELL

High costs drive people to move

Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes and fees on taxpayers; however, it comes back to bite them hard when people… Continue reading