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The Koch lessons

“Concern for the common good is buried by the greed, deception, secrecy and cunning of a few very…

Who’s fault was it?

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Who’s fault was it?

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 26, 2018.

Lakeside should be allowed to call Maple Valley home

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Lakeside should be allowed to call Maple Valley home

“It is my hope that my personal story will help in a decision to allow Lakeside Industries a…

Lakeside should be allowed to call Maple Valley home | Letter to the Editor

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Lakeside should be allowed to call Maple Valley home | Letter to the Editor

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jody Keeler. I am a proud team member of…

Joking about carbon tax

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Joking about carbon tax

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 19, 2018.

How to tolerate other people’s opinions

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How to tolerate other people’s opinions

“Only that humility of our own vulnerability and ignorance can bring us to be tolerant of the views…

Culture and politics shape race relations

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Culture and politics shape race relations

“…we are bound to suffer increasing polarization in our nation that tears at the very fabric of our…

‘Keep an open mind and listen to the facts’

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‘Keep an open mind and listen to the facts’

“This new asphalt plant is important to our community and will directly impact the quality of our local…

In support of the proposed asphalt plant

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In support of the proposed asphalt plant

“…this site is ideal for serving the asphalt needs of Southeast King County.”

Future of the legislature

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Future of the legislature

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 12, 2018.

Better luck this year, Eyman

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Better luck this year, Eyman

2017 was a stinky year for Tim Eyman.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

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For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

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Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

Grateful for eight months at head of library system

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Grateful for eight months at head of library system

“I am proud to have played a small part in supporting the mission of the King County Library…

Happy 2018 from the (Dem-controlled) legislature

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Happy 2018 from the (Dem-controlled) legislature

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 05, 2018.

Why Europe dominated the world

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Why Europe dominated the world

The European attitude of curiosity and adventure drove them to explore and… dominate the globe by the end…

Inslee dealt a clean-air defeat

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Inslee dealt a clean-air defeat

Inslee set out to curb emission of carbon pollutants through a rewrite of the clean air rules. A…

A look back at my first year as editor | Our Corner

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A look back at my first year as editor | Our Corner

2017 was a fun, yet learning experience for me as editor of The Reporter

Political turmoil makes nations stronger

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Political turmoil makes nations stronger

“If we can get through this period of political chaos, we will be a stronger nation with its…

Fake news or bad reporting?

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Fake news or bad reporting?

“This has not been a good month for reporting. But one wrong fact does not fake news make.”