What does it say about the judgement and maturity of an elected official like Geoff Simpson when they go on a public blog and personally engage in sophomoric mud slinging, particularly the week before an election?
Regarding the police blotter, isn’t there enough dryly written bad news to read about in our newspapers?
Regarding the letter to the editor, “Blot out the remarks” (Oct. 22), I felt it was uncalled for. The reader has the right to voice her opinion, but why did she have to be so sharp-tongued and outright rude?
The last thing Auburn needs is to discourage new businesses, so I’d like to respond to
Initiative 985 says it will address congestion, which is a very tempting idea.
You’ve probably heard the news. King County is facing a $93 million budget shortfall for 2009, close to 10 percent of its general fund. This is one of the worst deficits our county government has ever experienced.
I really enjoy the way your writer puts together for the police and fire call blotter. I actually look forward to reading these comments each week. Whoever does this is doing a great job.
I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan.
On the way to the Washington Coast to begin her summer vacation, Dorin Meinhart stopped off for gas.
In our modern day swirl of crime stories, grim and grimmer economic news, nasty political races and miserable local pro and college sports teams – it would seem difficult to find many signs of solace.
She is 15 years old. She is a mother of newborn twins.
Initiative mogul Tim Eyman says that his new ballot measure, I-985, is all about fixing traffic congestion. But unlike, say, meat, there is no U.S.D.A. inspection for ballot initiatives. Initiatives’ marketing claims aren’t monitored by the Better Business Bureau. No truth-in-advertising restraints apply.
Kristin Kennell argues for Initiative 1000 from a number of mistaken viewpoints (Auburn Reporter, Oct. 1).
Will the new owners of Chicago Willy’s restaurant on Auburn Way North please paint a more appropriate color. They are attracting attention, which I assume is what they wanted, but it is very negative attention.
After watching the recent Dave Reichert-Darcy Burner debate, I was struck by the attitude of both incumbent and challenger.
I am puzzled at how, after Auburn native Chris Gregoire was elected, Republican Dino Rossi hid, only to resurface earlier this year to run again for governor.
