James Whitfield

Opinion

Leading with empathy in 2018 | Guest Column

As president and CEO of Leadership Eastside, I have an obligation to pay attention to leaders and leadership…

Opinion

Tribe supports Snoqualmie Riverwalk, wants alternative trail through protected property

Snoqualmie Falls and surrounding lands are sacred to the Snoqualmie People. We have lived in the area since…

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter

Opinion

Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule

It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.

Letters to the Editor

FBI actions are guided by law, not personal bias | Letter

Tainted FBI? Nonsense.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to state Attorney General for working to preserve open Internet | Letter

I want to thank Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson for fighting to preserve the open Internet. I do…

Letters to the Editor

GOP tax plan is bait and switch for all but billionaire class | Letter

GOP tax plan is bait and switch for all but billionaire class

Letters to the Editor

Paying more in taxes should improve communities, not make the rich a ruling class | Letter

The Republican tax-scam is bad for working Americans and for democracy. The bill will increase the incomes of…

Letters to the Editor

Regulations hurt only businesses that put profit over public trust | Letter

A constant refrain bleated from Republicans has been “excessive government regulation” of business. Let’s examine the validity of…

Letters to the Editor

Diverging diamond interchange design won’t meet demands of area traffic | Letter

A diverging diamond intersection may look better, but is no substitute for the traffic-moving ability of ramps and…

Opinion

Holiday tradition requires a real tree

A perennial question we ask in December, for our Question of the Week feature, is “Real tree, or…

Subtle discrimination also needs to be addressed | Guest column

Opinion

Subtle discrimination also needs to be addressed | Guest column

Many people are speaking out about inappropriate physical contact and remarks in the workplace. They are to be…

‘Tis the season for sustainability | Guest column

Opinion

‘Tis the season for sustainability | Guest column

Ready or not, the holidays are here! That means it’s time for friends, family, hot chocolate and, of…

Tax bill puts greed before all else, transfers wealth to those who have the most | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Tax bill puts greed before all else, transfers wealth to those who have the most | Letter

Here’s what the Republican tax bill does: