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10 ways KCLS can better your holiday season | GUEST COMMENTARY

“…We have even more things in store to help you and your family celebrate the holidays.”

Onto the playoffs? | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

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Onto the playoffs? | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Dec. 02, 2016.

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The two King County cities that voted red | COMMENTARY

48.7 percent of Enumclaw voters and 49.5 percent of Black Diamond voters chose Trump over Clinton.

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Fracking can bring in more jobs | GUEST COMMENTARY

“[Fracking] is bringing good jobs and prosperity to towns across America.”

Welcome to America | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Welcome to America | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Nov. 25, 2016.

Ordinance protecting Section 8 tenants unnecessary | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Ordinance protecting Section 8 tenants unnecessary | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“And what landlord would not want to renew a lease if the tenancy had been satisfactory?”

Before becoming an adult I wish I knew…

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Before becoming an adult I wish I knew…

… how to find an apartment | How To Adult

No, Beckley, there was no urban/rural divide | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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No, Beckley, there was no urban/rural divide | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“There was no urban/rural divide in 1788. Only 1 in 25 people lived in cities.”

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Post-election thank yous | JERRY CORNFIELD

With Thanksgiving upon us and the election behind us, a look at who should be thankful for what.

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US recognizing tribal treaty rights | BEING FRANK

A wave of federal recognition of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights has reached a high water mark.

Before and after | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Before and after | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Nov. 18, 2016.

Electoral College worked exactly as drawn up | EDITOR’S NOTE

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Electoral College worked exactly as drawn up | EDITOR’S NOTE

This year’s urban/rural split is reminiscent of the first split that divided the Founding Fathers.

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Tough road to understanding our own bias | GUEST COMMENTARY

“The cure for the Dunning-Kruger Effect is humility – to know that you do not know.”

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Supporting your library system | GUEST COMMENTARY

“As a steward of taxpayer dollars KCLS takes our fiduciary responsibility very seriously.”

Post-election blues | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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Post-election blues | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Nov. 11, 2016.

Walking in the shoes of an immigrant | OUR CORNER

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Walking in the shoes of an immigrant | OUR CORNER

Editor’s note: This column reflects the opinion of the columnist and does not represent a political position or…

Vote yes on Kent School bond | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Vote yes on Kent School bond | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“[Bond will] reduce overcrowding in our schools… and it will not increase your current tax rates.”

An hourly trade | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

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An hourly trade | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Nov. 04, 2016.

RenCon deserves a sequel | EDITOR’S NOTE

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RenCon deserves a sequel | EDITOR’S NOTE

Editor Brian Beckley attended Renton’s first comic-con and thinks there should be a part two.

Thanks for the reminder | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Thanks for the reminder | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

“Nice to have the information repeated… and mailed at taxpayer expense.”