Letters to the Editor
Rhetoric about President Trump in letter is more ideological than fact
This letter is in response to Edward Bell’s letter to the editor published on April 21 titled “Time…
Letters to the Editor
We deserve a Kelly Blue Book vehicle appraisal from House Democrats
Most of us in Kirkland “get it”… The $54 billion ST3 measure passed. We in the ST3 taxation…
Opinion
A special session is coming in Olympia | Cornfield
The countdown to special session is underway.
Letters to the Editor
Property taxes can be complicated
It’s that time of year again: property tax statements have recently come out from King County. Taxes are…
Opinion
Report from Olympia: Spotlight on transportation | Reps Springer and Goodman
Transportation issues have dominated our attention in Olympia recently, and our offices have been deluged with a great…
Letters to the Editor
Time for liberals living in elitist bubbles to intellectually confront reality
This letter is a response to Rick Bodlaender’s April 14 letter in the Kirkland Reporter. I will address…
Opinion
So, it’s agreed. We turn right… | Cartoon
So, it’s agreed. We turn right… | Cartoon for April 17 - Frank Shiers
Letters to the Editor
The only thing Kirkland gets from Sound Transit is the shaft
To my fellow Kirkland residents: Do you remember last Summer and Fall when your mailbox bulged with flyers…
Opinion
Lawmakers continue to negotiate on budget and school funding | Cornfield
As eight lawmakers arrived at a conference room early Wednesday for another round of negotiations on public school…
Opinion
Raise sales tax to pay for Seattle’s homeless | Cartoon
Raise sales tax to pay for Seattle’s homeless | Cartoon for April 11 - Frank Shiers
Letters to the Editor
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week on tap through April 15 | Letter
In this day of cell phones, instant messaging and Wi-Fi available even at the local coffee shop, it’s…
Opinion
The spirit of America needs to be revived and upheld | Letter
Never before has the spirit of the United States of America been pulled down so low. This President…
Opinion
Preschools, is it time to think outside the school? | Borner
I like to be on time. In fact, I usually like to be a bit early. My family…
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…
Opinion
Washington AG vs. Tim Eyman | Cartoon
Washington AG vs. Tim Eyman | Cartoon for April 3 - Frank Shiers
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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
House Democrats want to rejigger the real estate excise tax | Cornfield
After years of futility in targeting the wealthy, House Democrats may have divined an approach to achieve some…