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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.

Frank Shiers

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Who suffers? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 11, 2015.

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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…

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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.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Attention grabber | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 21, 2015.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Up in smoke | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 14, 2015.

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Historic drought, toxins put salmon at risk | COMMENTARY

With no snowpack, record warm weather and little rain, our rivers and streams are running low, slow and…

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Two years in and the state of your paper is strong | EDITOR’S NOTE

But we are not resting on our laurels. We believe we can be better.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Seasons change | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 7, 2015.

Letters to the Editor

Boost alzheimer’s research | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Currently there are 100,000 Washingtonians living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number will grow to 140,000 by 2025."