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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…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Weathering the weather | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 20, 2015.

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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…

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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…

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Yeah, us too | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 6, 2015.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Game faces | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Jan. 23, 2015.

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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…

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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…

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High cost of college tuition not good for nation’s vitality | DON BRUNELL

Whether you agree with them or not, the fact is the traditional college education on a university campus…

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Renton’s lesson from Ferguson: Still work to do | EDITOR’S NOTE

This week in the Renton Reporter, we are wrapping up a three-part series from reporter Tracey Compton titled…

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Focused and ready | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Jan. 16, 2015.

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Gov. Inslee wants to start conversation about big ideas | JERRY CORNFIELD

Gov. Jay Inslee says he is approaching the upcoming session of the Legislature “very differently” than he did…

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Just like last year… | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Jan. 2, 2015.