Opinion/Letters Stories - South King County

Out with a bang

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

Trouble over Auburn skies

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Much as Mr. Riedel applauded the City of Auburn (“Taking issue with all the buzz,” Auburn Reporter, June 25 letter to the editor), I applaud him. I, too, have wondered about the intelligence of a helicopter training flight plan that regularly goes over residential areas (like my apartment on the east side), over business areas (like my workplace – north side), the high school (Auburn), and seems to follow the valley highways.

Doggone frustrating

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Ladder truck at what expense?

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I am amazed that no other person within the Valley Regional Fire Authority’s jurisdiction has written in with a comment regarding the purchase of a $1.2 million ladder truck.

KidsDay a hit

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Auburn neighborhood becoming low-fly zone

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Taking issue with all the buzz over Auburn's skies

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

I applaud the City of Auburn for improving one aspect of quality of life for citizens living in the older neighborhoods by coming up with a solution to noise, traffic and safety issues relating to rail traffic through Auburn, namely the M Street grade separation project. It is unfortunate that some residences will be displaced as a result of right-of-way acquisition required.

Black Diamond City Council should consider the benefits of master planned developments | Letter

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

After reading the June 29th article, “Black Diamond MPD Closed Record Hearings face challenging beginning” I couldn’t help but write in support of the proposed projects.

Golf for Kids Classic thank you

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Time has come to work together in Black Diamond | Letter

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As you are aware I have been a life-ling resident of this town, a member of this city's first council and past mayor and was very involved in the original incorporation to create the city of Black Diamond. What is happening now often reminds me of what Black Diamond went through during its years of incorporation in 1959.

Thank you for successful 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

The success of the 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival was attributed to many people and entities. It was evident that when many people came together to support a good cause, wonderful things happened. 2000 visitors to the city’s beautiful Lake Wilderness Lodge viewed artwork from many talented local artists and heard the musical talents of local musicians – from teens to adults.

River rescues illustrates conflict between people on the river and the fish population

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Offer citizens more time to comment at Maple Valley City Council meetings

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

Please consider adjusting your meeting rules to offer the citizens a second opportunity to comment in all meetings. There is too much valuable input that can be given on the spot prudent to the current topic that is never received because the next opportunity to comment to the council is in another week. The council is asking questions during presentations and could get immediate responses if they were open to hearing from the citizens an additional time.

Legislature has creative ways to get tax dollars

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Enumclaw came through and produced another great Fourth of July

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Buckley fire chief answers questions raised in last week’s letter

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Questioning Beckley's political stance

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Tea Party backers are angry and loud, but not ill-informed

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Is Buckley getting its money’s worth by hiring bond adviser?

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Director says he had option: resign or be fired

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Despite claim, director was asked to resign

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Editor’s note: the following is in response to a story in last week’s Courier-Herald article regarding the departure of Parks and Recreation Director Larry Fetter.

A few days in jail just might do the trick

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

Editor’s note: the following is in response to the Wally’s World column in the June 2 issue.

Democrats haven’t delivered on promises

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Thank you, kind stranger | Federal Way letters

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Proof that Federal Way needs diversity awareness | Letters

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Community doesn't need hate, prejudice and stereotypes | Federal Way letters

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How about a little tolerance? | Federal Way letters

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"Gays taking over the library." Is this what you call it when a group reserves a meeting room?

City needs policies that bolster business | Federal Way letters

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Pandering to the gay lifestyle | Federal Way letters

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Which mayor candidate will stimulate local economy? | Federal Way letters

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Correct the economy at the ballot box | Federal Way letters

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Learning about mayor candidates in the Federal Way Mirror | Letters

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Why good people refuse to run for office | Federal Way letters

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Peace Day: Organizer of Kent event introduces himself

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Thanks to all who have been helping teen Jayne Johnson fight Severe Chronic Neutropenia Kostmann’s Syndrome

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

With sincere hearts, we - Jayne Johnson and Family extend our gratitude for the time, talent, abilities, and contributions that have changed our lives for the better. It's absolute truth: Life is about meaningful relationships in community.

'Cruzin' tennis event was a smash

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

Head tennis pro Allan Overland, the staff at Boeing Employee Tennis Club and Kent 4 Health hosted a free event June 24 for Kent 4 Health’s ‘Cruzin’ Passport’ participants. Kids were given tennis tips from instructors and played fun drills to build beginning tennis skills. Some parents got into the action too!

State laws too lax for murder

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She's on a mission to raise funds for a local child's transplant operation

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I often glance through the obituary section of the Sunday paper. I enjoy the old photos… the little pieces of written history that follow. The most revealing part of a death notice is the last paragraph, the suggested recipients of donations in lieu of flowers.

Cyclists should yield to walkers on Cedar River Trail

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Kudos to Kent Reporter columnist Joyce Becker

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:58 PDT

What a refreshing change of pace from the "normal" newspaper fare. I so enjoyed Joyce's current article, "The Saga of a Quilter's Husband." Donald is definitely not a retiree that will sit in his chair watching TV until he croaks. God bless the Beckers!

Poor choice to lower Cedar River Trail speed to 10 mph

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:08:59 PDT