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Easter already? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of April 3, 2015.

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A vital Chamber, a vital City | CHAMBER CHAT

"The Renton Chamber is here to be the vital link, leveraging the talents and resources of our members…

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High participation at the polls can only help America | COMMENTARY

"Elections are run by multi-million dollar PACs and laws are passed by deep-pocketed lobbyists. Money runs the American…

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Seattle minimum wage law confuses franchises with large businesses | DON BRUNELL

The new law classifies Seattle’s 600 franchisees – who operate 1,700 franchise locations and employ 19,000 workers –…

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Plenty of ways to volunteer in Renton | FOR GOOD FOR EVER

There are probably as many different ways an individual can volunteer as there are individual skills and interests.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Madness | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 27, 2015.

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Lights, Camera, Senate: SB6027 will help keep the cameras rolling in Renton and Washington | GUEST COMMENTARY

"Economic analysis shows that our state receives $10 of economic benefits for every $1 invested. But beyond economic…

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Riddle me this, WSDOT | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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

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State legislature must take action to ease congestion through Renton | GUEST COMMENTARY

We are truly at a crossroads with a transportation system that is our lifeblood. Our choice is to…

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Protect your kidneys from life’s hard punches | GUEST COMMENTARY

March is National Kidney Month, a time to think about two amazing organs that could fit into the…

Letters to the Editor

Coulon going to the dogs? | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"It is posted as a no-dog park, yet the signs are ignored and Coulon is quickly becoming a…

News

Inslee, Boeing mum on bill targeting 777 tax break | JERRY CORNFIELD

Today, a law that saves Boeing $8.7 billion in tax payments is under legislative attack in Olympia, and…

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Washington headed for water warfare? | DON BRUNELL

California is in the midst of a fierce water war, a conflict that holds lessons for us in…

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Mellow out, man | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 13, 2015.

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Hey, you asked… | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

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

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Newspapers will last because there will always be stories to tell | COMMENTARY

"I believe newspapers will be around because of the story. The form a newspaper will take I don’t…

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Surprisingly, lawmakers got something done by session’s ‘hump day’ | JERRY CORNFIELD

March 5 was hump day in the 2015 legislative session, day 53 of 105, after which lawmakers adjourn.…

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Hope springs eternal | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Feb. 27, 2015.

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Let’s start a movement to change how we talk about poverty | FOR GOOD, FOR EVER

Memes like ‘makers vs the takers’ and being poor is ‘easy’ are degrading and demoralizing. And they prevent…

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Spring Training: Life begins again | EDITOR’S NOTE

This week marked the beginning of Spring Training for all 30 major league teams. And once again, hope…