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Should we honor our fathers? What about our ‘dads’? | Tish Gregory

Many fathers fail to “man up” and choose to run from this lifetime commitment – physically, emotionally or…

Letters to the Editor

Missing hummingbirds show up in the Highlands | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Normally we get one or two hummingbirds throughout the year, but this season we’ve been inundated!"

Frank Shiers

Opinion

Get ready parents! | FRAK SHIERS, JR’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr's editorial cartoon, week of May 31, 2013.

Letters to the Editor

Hummingbirds still missing from Victoria Park neighborhood | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"We have seen goldfinches and sparrows but certainly the variety of birds has dropped drastically since this time…

Opinion

Renton, state roads desperately need investment

With little or no funding from the federal government, it’s critical for us to find ways to invest…

Opinion

Senate effort to divert excise tax delays implementation of E-911

A proposed fund sweep could not only result in the loss of federal funding, but could also delay…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic

Opinion

Never Forgotten | FRANK SHIERS, JR

Frank Shiers Jr editorial cartoon, week of May 24, 2013.

Opinion

Three practical solutions to stop jaywalking in the city | COMMENTARY

"I know there have been other similar accidents and close calls just like this one on the same…

Frank Shiers

Opinion

Legislative Summer School | FRANK SHIERS, JR’s view

Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon, week of May 17, 2013.

Opinion

When the world comes to Renton, we see ourselves | EDITOR’S NOTE

It bears repeating: Renton is the world. It’s one of the most diverse cities in the state, if…

Opinion

The death of Tank teaches us important lessons about life | Tish Gregory

Those who don’t love or have a pet, probably can’t understand why May is designated National Pet Month.…

Tickets are still available for SIFF's opening-night screening, gala in Renton

Opinion

When the world comes to Renton, we see ourselves | Editor’s note

For three years, including this one, the Seattle International Film Festival has brought films from around the globe…

Letters to the Editor

Some library gains made but there are still concerns | Letter to the editor

Monday night, April 29, our City Council chose to accept KCLS’ incomplete schematic materials for the 19,500-square-foot building…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon

Opinion

It’s just a little gap, right? | FRANK SHIERS, JR.’s VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon, week of May 3, 2013.

Opinion

Renton comes together to build the library it deserves | OUR VIEW

Finally, thanks to the Renton Way – talking things through openly and honestly and compromising when necessary –…

Frank Sheirs

Opinion

Hug them tight | FRANK SHIERS, JR’S VIEW

Frank Shiers, Jr. Editorial Cartoon, week of April 26, 2013.

Letters to the Editor

Donate organ, save a life for Donate Life Month | Letter to the editor

The month of April rings in Donate Life Month across the nation, a time for each of us…

Letters to the Editor

Three hospital commissioners are not serving us | Letter to the editor

I’m not surprised at Anthony Hemstad’s resignation from the UW Board of Trustees. He and two fellow Valley…

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Opinion

When we’re in danger, remember it’s our police officers who come to help | Mayor Denis Law

I was proud to see several of our police officers participating this weekend in the Seahawks 12K Run.…

Opinion

Classrooms today rarely like those ‘in my day’ | Tish Gregory

“In my day” if you talked in class, it resulted in a slap on the hand with a…