Letters to the Editor - Covington Reporter

Opinions a little disquieting | Letter

After reading Mr. Ryals and Mr. Beckley’s opinions a number of times in your Aug. 6 paper, I find I’m a little disquieted about your paper’s printed opinions. I don’t consider myself an angry white guy as Mr. Ryals refers to, or a loud mouth, or someone totally ignorant of government or history, as Mr. Beckley refers to other Americans with different ideals and views than his. I would hope my ideals fall somewhere between your opinion writers and the people they criticize.

Sad about decision, empowered as a citizen of Black Diamond | Letter

While sad does seem to be the word of the day with the regards to the Black Diamond City Council's decision on the master planned developments, I also feel very empowered as a citizen. I no longer have a doubt in my mind that my local government has failed me.

The city of Black Diamond will be ruined forever | Letter

What has Black Diamond done? City Council members (Leih) Mulvihill, (Kristine) Hanson, (Bill) Boston, (William) Saas and (Craig) Goodwin; Mayor (Rebecca)Olness; Community Development Director (Steve) Pilcher; city attorneys (Bob) Sterbank and (Michael)Kenyon; these names shall live long in infamy. These people betrayed the citizens of Black Diamond, forever ruining our lovely little town, destroying the trees, eliminating the habitat for elk, deer, bear, coyotes, bobcats, bald eagles, raccoons, opossum and all the other lovely animals that live here and have often been seen by residents.

Allegation of contributions to Mayor Rebecca Olness' campaign from XTERRA incorrect | Letter

Black Diamond staff, City Council and concerned citizens: I understand it has been suggested at the Aug. 5th City Council meeting that XTERRA Black Diamond made contributions to Rebecca Olness' campaign for mayor. This is not correct.

People of Black Diamond deserve an answer | Letter

Nearly every day this month, Black Diamond's City Council has been meeting about the massive development that has been proposed by YarrowBay, a Kirkland developer. Over 6000 apartments and houses and the equivalent of 10 Wall Marts of commercial development are poised to be approved.

Momentous decision ahead on YarrowBay's master planned developments | Letter

By now all in the area should be aware that a momentous decision is about to be made by three or more of the five members of the Black Diamond City Council. That decision deals with YarrowBay’s proposed 6,000 plus home, 1.1 million square feet of commercial/business master planned developments (MPDs) on nearly 700 acres.

If a hospital stay is necessary, best to be in MultiCare | Letter

I hate hospitals. My mother died in one. My oldest sister died in one (Valley Medical). I’ve still got a very sore and tender spot over the death of my oldest sister and the way I was treated at the time. I am not someone who will inspire made for TV movies over the way I handle death, pending or otherwise.

YarrowBay staff showed respect and concern with community issues | Letter

After reading many negative comments about YarrowBay in this newspaper, I feel compelled to share my positive experience. I live on Horseshoe Lake and was the former president of our homeowners association for 13 years. Due to flooding issues at my home and neighborhood, and concern for the potential impact of development in Black Diamond, I’ve actively participated in their annexation and development planning since the mid 1990’s.

Courageous mother’s fight commemorated | Letter

When our mom, Belva Forbes, died from a rare form of ovarian cancer last March, my brother Jack Forbes and I knew we had to do something to help fight this devastating disease. Our family watched Mom die slowly. She showed amazing courage and remained positive throughout the grueling treatments, horrific pain and awful nausea and vomiting, but it all took a toll on her.

Time to repleace Rep. Geoff Simpson in Olympia | Letter

Several years ago (Rep. Geoff) Simpson and his buddy (Rep. Pat) Sullivan both voted against a bill in Olympia that would have increased protection of our children. They were supported by the law enforcement and others in the legal system that didn’t want to deal with this issue.