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Who’s trying to buy your vote in Feb. election? | Guest opinion
Guest op-ed
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In search of the weirdest names on the map | Whale’s Tales
I have always been fascinated by the titles we Americans have bestowed on our towns and cities over…
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The manipulation behind the term ‘carbon footprint’ | Whale’s Tales
“Carbon footprint” was the crowning achievement of an advertising campaign.
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A warning about people who can’t laugh at themselves | Whale’s Tales
Tony – not his real name – was a gifted writer.
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Taking a closer look at our evolving blame game | Whale’s Tales
I was listening to the radio on the way in to work the other day when I caught…
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A gentle reminder to remember the cost of freedom | Whale’s Tales
Before we put the veterans back on the shelf until the next observance, I think it’s worthwhile to…
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Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.
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The highs and lows of my second round of chemotherapy | Whale’s Tales
“We did not expect you to make it,” doc says.
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Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column
When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…
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Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
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Here’s a column for anyone who loves their dog | Whale’s Tales
It is plain to me in looking at dogs small and large that a decent share of them…
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Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.
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Please protect your children from BS spreaders | Whale’s Tales
Among the most useful things I studied in college were debate, and deceptive messaging in advertising.
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Service to America could eliminate student debt | Brunell
With students returning to college campuses, it is time to consider other ways for them to pay for…
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Collaboration, communication and the facts are critical | Guest column
By Carmen Rivera, Guest column
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Open your eyes and avoid the stains of prejudice | Whale’s Tales
I have been thinking lately about all the people who by some dark mechanism have managed to willfully…
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For the love of horses | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
To help bring in more money each year, Serenity Equine Rescue is holding a fundraiser benefit called “Hearts…
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Sad sunset in Renton | Cartoon
The Kiwanis Club of Renton will be closing its operations in October 2023 after 93 years. (Cartoon by…