Opinion
Keep moving forward with Sound Transit’s plan | Letter
I carefully reviewed the details of the Sound Transit proposal prior to voting yes, although I’m older and…
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Happy to be getting the Reporter again | Letter
We were recently surprised and happy to find the Kirkland Reporter in our driveway. When we moved to…
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Won’t support Republicans until they are for a more equitable tax structure | Letter
Senators Rossi and O’Ban have provided an entertaining metaphor (March 24 “Monster-Size Vehicle Tabs”) to describe the history…
Opinion
Let’s not let transgender discrimination get to the ballot | Letter
No transgender person, child or adult, intentionally chooses a more difficult path in life… that path chooses him/her.…
Opinion
Rossi is more interested in political rhetoric than solving problems | Letter
On reading “Sound Transit resurrects monster-sized vehicle valuations”, one wonders whether Dino Rossi is interested in solving the…
Opinion
What kind of city does Kirkland want to be? | Letter
We have been involved in Kirkland and Everest Neighborhood issues for many years.
Opinion
Don’t forget, Obamacare was rammed down our throats | Letter
Not a big surprise that the GOP bill will not pass. I feel letting Obamacare implode (and it…
Opinion
Honor our values and create stronger communities | Letter
Through my six years and two deployments with the U.S. Navy, I was taught to live according to…
Opinion
Call your representatives, let them know your thoughts on ACA replacement | Letter
John Barnett’s warning about the new health care bill, the American Health Care Act, will hurt millions of…
Opinion
ST3 is becoming a very expensive lesson for voters | Letter
I see the ST3 license plate tab increase as a very expensive lesson on consequences. Didn’t people read…
Opinion
Healthcare bill would drive up costs for older Americans | Letter
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are considering a bill that would drive up healthcare costs by thousands of dollars…
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Scientists recommend $414 million increase in Alzheimer’s research | Letter
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2017 Facts and Figures report found a soaring prevalence, lack of effective treatment and enormous…
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Kudos to Sage for thought-provoking letter | Letter
I’d like to thank Cassandra Sage for her thought-provoking letter about respect and civility in politics. She brought…
Opinion
Time for us to hold legislators accountable on education funding | Letter
What if the citizens of Washington State decided they wanted to have the best educational system in the…
Opinion
Concerned about the proposed Houghton Everest Neighborhood Center plan | Letter
I am very concerned about the proposed Houghton Everest Neighborhood Center plan - the plan that will massively…
Opinion
Tell your legislators to full fund education | Letter
It’s time for our legislators to do the job they were sent to Olympia to do. The legislature…
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Millennials you need to use your voice to save our parks | Letter
Hey Little Screens of Salish Sea Country – all you millennials and younger – heads up. Boomers and…
Opinion
Is city manager representing the community that pays his salary? | Letter
The Kirkland City Council recently rewarded already highly-paid Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett with a 7 percent pay…
Opinion
Reporter cartoon about Trump is hypocritical | Letter
Hypocrites! I voted for President Trump. I consider this (the Reporter cartoon from Feb. 17) intolerance and hate…
Opinion
Reject zoning changes for Houghton and Everest | Letter
We live just south of the Houghton Neighborhood Center, and we would like to convey our concerns with…