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Children need more mental health services | GUEST COMMENTARY

By Rep. Tana Senn, guest commentator

Anti-tax promoter | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Anti-tax promoter | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of April 7, 2017.

Listen to your elders, kids | OUR CORNER

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Listen to your elders, kids | OUR CORNER

“I learned a very hard lesson that day — to listen to my elders, as much as I…

The secret in the classroom revealed | OUR CORNER

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The secret in the classroom revealed | OUR CORNER

Cellphones have become the talk of the town in Washington, D.C. with suspicion of talking to and listening…

To become smarter, challenge your beliefs | COMMENTARY

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To become smarter, challenge your beliefs | COMMENTARY

“Contrast is one of the most effective tools to increase intelligence.”

Final Four | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Final Four | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of March 31, 2017.

Inclusive, welcoming communities lead to successful cities | COMMENTARY

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Inclusive, welcoming communities lead to successful cities | COMMENTARY

Renton council member Ruth Perez talks about the importance of inclusivity in the city.

Concern about development | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Concern about development | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

How much monitoring and oversight will the administration accept responsibility for regarding the proposed development of the 200…

In time Main Avenue South plan will be a good project | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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In time Main Avenue South plan will be a good project | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Since the city of Renton seems to have adopted Sound Transit’s planning methodology, a new option should be…

Elfers is right about health care | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Elfers is right about health care | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I wanted to thank Richard Elfers for articulating the story surrounding attempts by the Trump administration to repeal…

Public will have to halt party bickering | COMMENTARY

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Public will have to halt party bickering | COMMENTARY

“Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts…

Seems a simple solution fell through Olympia’s cracks | COMMENTARY

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Seems a simple solution fell through Olympia’s cracks | COMMENTARY

Everyone understands the problem. No one opposes the solution.

Goodbye, Howard | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Goodbye, Howard | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of March. 24, 2017.

Response to Jody Mull’s column celebrating McCleary

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Response to Jody Mull’s column celebrating McCleary

To ask responsible parents and taxpayers to pay higher and higher taxes for schools that serve their children…

Our rights were assured by English battles | COMMENTARY

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Our rights were assured by English battles | COMMENTARY

How would you feel if you witnessed the aftermath of a shooting of a black man by two…

Policy-making or political posturing? | COMMENTARY

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Policy-making or political posturing? | COMMENTARY

As the ruling majority in the state Senate, Republicans can bring up pretty much what they want on…

Travel ban pinata | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Travel ban pinata | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of March. 17, 2017.

Much needed change coming to education | GUEST COMMENTARY

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Much needed change coming to education | GUEST COMMENTARY

“[Lawmakers] need to understand that we are looking to them to put children first in their legislative work.”

Refuting climate change to preserve profits is unpatriotic | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Refuting climate change to preserve profits is unpatriotic | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The landslides slow the cars, so we drive longer hours, produce more pollution, cause more landslides, which slow…

Goal is to live, to love and to leave a legacy | COMMENTARY

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Goal is to live, to love and to leave a legacy | COMMENTARY

From the age of 10, my life was chaotic.