Think that Washington voters successfully legalized the cannabis industry? You’d be wrong. On April 17, three un-elected bureaucrats appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee, known as… Continue reading
In these past few years, I’ve been encouraged with how much focus is put on female empowerment in the United States. However, I feel that… Continue reading
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is inflicting countless means of physical and psychological torture on individuals and communities. People are literally dying at the… Continue reading
When I was young, neighbors gathered together just once a year to light fireworks on the street corner and create their own 4th of July… Continue reading
There have been many of President Donald Trump’s cronies that have gone in front of congressional committees and on the Russian probe and have been… Continue reading
Every voter in the state of Washington should be furious with the legislature for taking away I-200, a law passed by the voters of this… Continue reading
Did you know that all students in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) aren’t allowed to bring sweets to school? Even for their birthdays? I… Continue reading
I’m so bloody tired of this stupid talking point of “impeachment doesn’t remove him.” No, a House vote doesn’t remove the president. Months of open… Continue reading
This is in response to Mr. Eirich’s letter on May 17 regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s clean energy policy. Mr. Eirich, to set the record straight,… Continue reading
Rep. Suzan DelBene announced in her email newsletter that she “proudly voted” for HR 5, also called the “Equality Act.” This act is misnamed. Women… Continue reading
The headline should have been “Legislators stole $900 M for the affluent Eastside” (Reporter, May 10) While Washington taxpayers (including many Eastsiders) are feeling the… Continue reading
Ashley Hiruko’s detailed story (“Susan’s quest for justice and the civil legal system dilemma”) in your May17 edition deserves a huge “thank you.” This is… Continue reading
I was quite taken by the article “Susan’s quest for justice, the civil legal system dilemma” which appeared in the Reporter on May 17. It… Continue reading
We would like to thank the residents of Kirkland for their generous support of the new Eastside shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness. The… Continue reading
Here is another installment in the saga of Trump. Just because Trump’s initials are DJ, it doesn’t mean we have to hear his rhetoric and… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee was an ineffective member of Congress, as well as our governor. Why would anyone consider him for a presidential candidate? Most Americans… Continue reading
Thank you for including the waste reduction article in the May 10 issue. I think we have to take many suggestions one step further and… Continue reading
Is this new graduated state real estate excise tax (REET) constitutional? The Washington State Constitution, in Article VII Revenue and Taxation says, “All taxes shall… Continue reading
Dear Kirkland community members, We are aware that some community members have expressed concern about the city’s use of pesticides, especially Roundup, in Kirkland’s public… Continue reading
Thanks to the firefighters at Forbes Creek Station 21 who went beyond the call of duty to help me find my cell phone, which I… Continue reading
