Opinion
Newspapers will last because there will always be stories to tell | COMMENTARY
"I believe newspapers will be around because of the story. The form a newspaper will take I don’t…
Opinion
Surprisingly, lawmakers got something done by session’s ‘hump day’ | JERRY CORNFIELD
March 5 was hump day in the 2015 legislative session, day 53 of 105, after which lawmakers adjourn.…
Opinion
Hope springs eternal | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 27, 2015.
Opinion
Let’s start a movement to change how we talk about poverty | FOR GOOD, FOR EVER
Memes like ‘makers vs the takers’ and being poor is ‘easy’ are degrading and demoralizing. And they prevent…
Opinion
Spring Training: Life begins again | EDITOR’S NOTE
This week marked the beginning of Spring Training for all 30 major league teams. And once again, hope…
Opinion
Presidential primary puts parties in same old quandry | JERRY CORNFIELD
The predicament is that voters desire one thing and the Democratic and Republican parties want something else, leaving…
Opinion
Weathering the weather | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 20, 2015.
Opinion
No love for the gov’s plan | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 13, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
Renton Senior Center full of joyfull activity | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"The Renton staff is cooperative, dedicated and caring. The bands supply lively music at the popular dances every…
Opinion
Eating fish shouldn’t be risky | COMMENTARY
The cancer risk rate, along with the fish consumption rate, are key factors in determining how clean our…
Opinion
Inslee to get a GOP transportation plan, may not like the financing | JERRY CORNFIELD
Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on a multibillion-dollar transportation package and…
Opinion
Yeah, us too | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 6, 2015.
Opinion
Feeling deflated? Keep your eyes on the skies for UFOs | COMMENTARY
"At first I thought he wanted to talk about a problem in his neighborhood or with some goofball…
Opinion
The joy of mentoring | GUEST COMMENTARY
"I mentor because growing up with a single mother, I had a mentor in my early years. I…
Letters to the Editor
We’re on the road to resepcting everyone | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"I also just finished reading the article by Police Chief Milosevich with great interest. I was glad to…
Opinion
Honoring those who ask ‘What can I do to help?’ | FOR GOOD FOR EVER
"If we bestow honor on those who stand tall amongst us, might we inspire others to join their…
Opinion
Moving beyond the gas tax | DON BRUNELL
"But a larger concern is that the debate over fuel taxes distracts us from the real question: what…
Opinion
Game faces | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Jan. 23, 2015.
Opinion
Seahawks step up when it matters to calm Conner and the 12th Man| COMMENTARY
"For the Skager clan, football, and more specifically, the Seahawks, are more than just a game, they are…
Opinion
Race, equity, inclusion matter to Renton Police | GUEST COMMENTARY
"As Renton’s police chief, representing over 150 officers in the Renton Police Department and the nearly 100,000 residents…