Opinion – Renton Reporter

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column

Wire Service — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

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Here come da judges — and thank God | Whale’s Tales

Robert Whale — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

One more instance of a judge stepping forward at a moment of peril to our national life to save our butts.

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Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column

Wire Service — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

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The road to my heart is filled with paw prints | Whale’s Tales

Robert Whale — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We got her from a friend of Ann’s, as one of the two remaining pups from a litter of nine.

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LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell

Wire Service — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:15:00 +0000

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century. They quickly...

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Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t | Whale’s Tales

Robert Whale — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Curious, aren’t they, the words people say that shape us, for good and bad for the rest of our lives?

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Thank you, readers and advertisers, for supporting local news | Editor’s note

Andy Hobbs — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The Renton Reporter is hosting “Read All About It” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Drum Roll Wine. This is an opportunity for informal conversation about all things Renton with your local news team.

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Let’s dive into a timeless treasure trove of family films | Whale’s Tales

Robert Whale — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Watching the 8mm Whale family films my dad shot when we were kids on the old Kodak takes me back...

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Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell

Wire Service — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:15:00 +0000

When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year,...

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Politicians need to emulate the late Dan Evans | Brunell

Wire Service — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:15:00 +0000

America needs a statesperson of the stature, capability, and perspective of Daniel J. Evans as our next president.

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