Opinion
McCleary puzzle finally snaps in place | COMMENTARY
One of the last pieces of the budget puzzle snapped into place Tuesday, sealed in Republican support for…
Opinion
Jami Smith ‘right person’ for Renton City Council | LETTER
Jami has the rare combination of high-level business experience, political savvy, a brilliant mind, and a heart for…
Opinion
Legislators, it’s time to be heroes our kids deserve | GUEST COMMENTARY
“It’s time for real, sustainable change that will make an impact for every Washington student.”
Opinion
Legislators still twisting and turning | COMMENTARY
Any day now, Washington state lawmakers will reveal how they solved the McCleary Rubik’s Cube.
Opinion
My goal is to get people thinking
During my training as the political action person for the Sumner Education Association, we were told teachers make…
Opinion
Lessons from city council meetings
“A productive, healthy community is built upon people who care.”
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It’s easier to manage our own realities | COMMENTARY
“There is not much we as individuals can do to either reverse or change these national trends.”
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Teachers union concerned about McCleary | COMMENTARY
“A teachers strike is a last and undesired resort, said union leaders.”
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The solution is hidden in plain sight | COMMENTARY
“Would there be such a raging health care debate in… if we simply took better care of our…
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Whoever-ponies-up-the-most-cash field | COMIC
Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of June 16, 2017.
Opinion
The real facist | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of June 09, 2017.
Opinion
Summer is here | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers, Jr.’s editorial comic, week of June 02, 2017.
Opinion
Discipline is lacking in legislative chambers | COMMENTARY
Washington voters amended the state constitution in 1979 in hopes of bringing discipline to a legislating process run…
Opinion
Summer Reading encourages continued learning and engagement | GUEST COMMENTARY
“Avoiding the “summer slide” is a critical component for educational success.”
Opinion
Trump presidency spurs greater public involvement
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Opinion
Again, discussion comes of shutting down government
The process of shutting down state government is under way, again.