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Briere’s knowledge about city ‘virtually unmatched’ | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Terri is a lifelong resident of Renton and possesses a depth of knowledge about our city that is…

Letters to the Editor

Pavone has the right tools in his ‘backpack’ | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"I have no doubt that Armondo has all the tools to be an excellent city councilman."

Letters to the Editor

Asher, Avery are independent thinkers | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Stuart and Beth have the character and quality to be outstanding council members representing our community."

Opinion

Will Washington be big in Boeing’s jumbo jet future? | DON BRUNELL

Just as Boeing competes head-to-head with Airbus in the jumbo jet market, Washington is competing with South Carolina…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon

Opinion

Screwed | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Oct. 25, 2013.

Opinion

Locations of charter schools becoming clear | JERRY CORNFIELD

We’re learning this week where Washington’s first charter schools may open in 2014 and who may operate them.

Letters to the Editor

Shari Song is an outstanding County Council Candidate | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Shari Song has been a community leader, volunteer and successful business woman (real estate broker) in the area…

Letters to the Editor

Terri Briere has a proven track record | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Terri Briere has been a very thoughtful and reasoned council member taking positions on issues that have ultimately…

Letters to the Editor

Beth Asher is a problem solver | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Beth’s proven track record with the Cedar River Library shows that Beth knows how to get things done…

Opinion

Lonesome Larry has lots of friends | DON BRUNELL

Lonesome Larry isn’t lonesome anymore. It’s time to stop the lawsuits and get on with fish management.

Letters to the Editor

Asher, Avery to provide city with fresh ideas | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Renton needs Both Beth and Stuart on City Council because they understand the importance of shaping our city’s…

Opinion

How long will disgust with D.C. last? Probably not long | JERRY CORNFIELD

In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted last week, six out of 10 people said they would…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic

Opinion

Trick or treat | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Oct. 18. 2013.

Opinion

The playing field has changed, but to the victor goes the 777X

Twelve Democratic and Republican state lawmakers gathered Friday morning in Seattle to continue formulating a strategy for convincing…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

A sign of the times | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Oct. 11, 2013.

Opinion

The new normal of regulatory overreach | DON BRUNELL

News stories about the government shutdown have shined a spotlight on the issue of government overreach.

Opinion

Coal-export terminals a money grab for idustry, a huge bill for the rest of us | GUEST COMMENTARY

"These pro-coal articles are designed to slowly wear away at peoples’ gut instincts and thereby grow support for,…

Opinion

Shutdown profiteers and the road blocks | JEERY CORNFIELD

It’s no surprise Democratic and Republican members of Congress across the country and here in Washington seized on…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon

News

Deeper than it looks | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Oct. 4, 2013.

Opinion

Those five minutes are for Renton city business, not self-promotion | EDITOR’S NOTE

"Protecting the rights of citizens to bring forward issues and concerns at a council meeting is a respected…