Letters to the Editor
Sixty days later, toxic fire debris still not removed | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"During the fire and to date, excess water runs from the destroyed building down Main Street to the…
Opinion
Finding serious ‘ka-ching’ for state’s schools | JERRY CORNFIELD
Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.
Opinion
Secratary of State wants relevant primary | COMMENTARY
The state’s chief elections officer and her staff have been busy behind the scenes, preparing the stage for…
Opinion
What’s behind it? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 18, 2015.
Opinion
Early education is the key to student success | GUEST COMMENTARY
Research shows that children who participate in high- quality early learning have lower rates of: special education placement,…
Opinion
Will GOP back Bryant against Inslee? | JERRY CORNFIELD
If Bryant winds up the Democratic Party’s chief target it means he’s also the Republican Party’s torchbearer.
Opinion
Who suffers? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 11, 2015.
Opinion
I’ll text the buttermilk recipe | COMMENTARY
I sense a move afoot to make me appear grouchy and less than Mr. Cool and up with…
Opinion
Scramble is on to get charter schools on the books | JERRY CORNFIELD
Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.
News
This season’s official goat | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 4, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
Library is a fitting tribute to city | LETTER TO THE EDIOTR
"This community can be proud of our new library and quality services available to our families."
Letters to the Editor
Tourists weigh in on library changes | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"We wanted to form our own opinion about this controversial building because a library is an important community…
Opinion
An educated workforce means a healthy economy | FOR GOOD FOR EVER
Poverty and homelessness can have a devastating impact on children and their ability to learn. Low-income or impoverished…
Opinion
Gov. Inslee can’t lose by running for president | JERRY CORNFIELD
A onetime political adviser is making the case why Washington’s first-term Democratic governor should go to Iowa and…
Letters to the Editor
New library is a ‘disaster’ | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"A friend of mine said it looked like a giant toaster. He was more generous in his remarks…
Opinion
Take time to prepare for the Big One | GUEST COMMENTARY
Government preparation alone is not enough, though. Every September, in conjunction with National Preparedness Month, the city’s Ready…
Opinion
We all owe a thanks to those who fought to keep library where it is | EDITOR’S NOTE
This library is a gift from those groups to people like me, my wife, our future children and…
Opinion
Feds add failing grades to state’s schools already suffering from underfunding | JERRY CORNFIELD
Parents of elementary and secondary students across the state are receiving letters this month explaining why their child…
Opinion
You can’t whine if you don’t vote | COMMENTARY
So for all our kvetching it is best to remember, “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our…
Opinion
Attention grabber | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 21, 2015.