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D.C. is not Renton and should change team name and mascot | EDITOR’S NOTE

"Make the change, Washington, D.C., football team. You are not Renton and your team name does not honor…

Frank Shiers editorial comic

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Smile! | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers editorial comic, week of Sept. 19, 2014.

Letters to the Editor

City of Renton doing plenty to help the city’s homeless | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"I would challenge the notion that the city takes a 'hands-off approach to homelessness.'"

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Opps, wrong slide | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 12, 2014

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State candidate benefit from cash given to others | JERRY CORNFIELD

Since May, nearly $2.8 million has been collected by the Democratic and Republican caucuses in the state House…

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Partnering for success | DON BRUNELL

Good leaders bury the hatchet and find ways to work together. As a team they do amazing things.

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City’s camera systems help police keep us safe | GUEST COMMENTARY

"I believe these surveillance systems, along with our in-car recording capabilities, help us deter criminal activity, solve crimes,…

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An open letter on construction noise | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"I live adjacent to this construction site in a residential area and would like to request that the…

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State’s wealthy backing gun control measure | JERRY CORNFIELD

Two years after their money helped make charter schools possible, the Ballmers, the Gateses and the Nick Hanauers…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Can we just fail them instead? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 5, 2014.

Letters to the Editor

Ode to the Seahawks Football Night | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"The Time clock is ticking down I grit my teeth with all my might Something big is about…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

End of summer excitement | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 29, 2014.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Perspective | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 29, 2014.

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Renton community steps up for quality education | FOR GOOD FOR EVER

"The good news is that with the improving economy, the Renton School District won’t have to cut its…

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We’re energized to start a new school year | GUEST COMMENTARY

"We believe that all of our students can learn at high levels and we value enriched learning opportunities…

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Pity the poor streamers and the environmental double standard | DON BRUNELL

There appears to be a double standard when it comes to the environmental impacts of renewable power.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Who grades the graders? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Aug. 22, 2014.

Letters to the Editor

Keep our honey bees healthy, happy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Please choose an alternative to chemical weed control. There are propane weed torches that are super effective that…

Letters to the Editor

We need to take the stigma out of depression | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"As a Renton resident, I understand the anguish of severe depression."

Opinion

Strong employement numbers, but warning lights ahead | DON BRUNELL

The good news is Washington is separating itself from the national jobless rate. In July, an average 6.2…