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Electors pay the price of faithlessness | COMMENTARY

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Electors pay the price of faithlessness | COMMENTARY

The next episode in a political drama sparked by President Donald Trump’s election was take place in a…

Harshing the mellow | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Harshing the mellow | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of March. 10, 2017.

KCLS celebrates 75 years | Commentary

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KCLS celebrates 75 years | Commentary

The earliest “library story” I remember is the summer reading program at the Jacksonville Public Library. Summer reading…

Denis Law on proclaiming Renton as an inclusive city

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Denis Law on proclaiming Renton as an inclusive city

“We continue to emphasize that we will not tolerate hate crimes, discrimination, or harassment.”

Trump ban | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Trump ban | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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

How much slack do we give a new president? | COMMENTARY

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How much slack do we give a new president? | COMMENTARY

“How much should they give to a president who has never served in government or the military?”

Debate will continue over school funding | COMMENTARY

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Debate will continue over school funding | COMMENTARY

“But [lawmakers] disagree sharply on who among us should pay more.”

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Confirmation process needs adults | COMMENTARY

“The Constitution that I interpret and apply is not living but dead, or as I prefer to call…

Get ready for a new civics lesson, kids | COMMENTARY

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Get ready for a new civics lesson, kids | COMMENTARY

Maybe it’s the constitutional scrap incited by the McCleary school funding decision.

Build the wall | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Build the wall | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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

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Bipartisan plan to change cap on taxes | COMMENTARY

A bipartisan alliance of lawmakers wants to rewrite one of the state’s vaunted political commandments in order to…

Protest-free travel, please | FRANK SHIER JR.’S VIEW

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Protest-free travel, please | FRANK SHIER JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Feb. 03, 2017.

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Stop demanding too much from public schools | COMMENTARY

“Why have public schools become the dumping grounds for society’s ills?”

Your move | FRANK SHIER JR.’S VIEW

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Your move | FRANK SHIER JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Feb. 10, 2017.

King County libraries celebrate 2016 highlights | COMMENTARY

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King County libraries celebrate 2016 highlights | COMMENTARY

From helping with K-12 education to enhancing early childhood literacy, KCLS celebrates highlights.

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Changing climate and landscape of Washington | COMMENTARY

In his first week, President Donald Trump is effecting quite a bit of change in the climate and…

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Sometimes an answer is very simple | OUR CORNER

“Lift the gag. Save lives. Sometimes the answer really is that simple.”

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Little elbow room for Democratic lawmakers | COMMENTARY

As many as 54 Democratic House members are saying they’ll skip the ceremonial passing-of-the-nuclear codes. Most are doing…

Take one for the kids | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Take one for the kids | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 27, 2017.

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Once gone, trust is difficult to build | COMMENTARY

“… so few people trust [Trump], how can he govern effectively over the next four years?”