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State schools chief tries to take shame out of NCLB | JERRY CORNFIELD

It’s a dilemma faced in just about every state. But Washington is the only state facing the letter…

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I’ll bet hairball Hal dialed that number… | COMMENTARY

"I was tipped off to the plot when my boneheaded phone made a call, for no apparent reason.…

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IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 | EDITOR’S NOTE

"Please take the time today to read these words. They are what unite us, what we as a…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Times have changed | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of July 4, 2014.

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American independence means reducing foreign dependence | DON BRUNELL

"While much of today’s news deals with America’s decline, there is hope we can stimulate our economy, create…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

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Truth in advertising | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of June 27, 2014.

Opinion

Trying to ‘finesse’ the state’s fish consumption rate | JERRY CORNFIELD

From his first day in office, Inslee and his advisors have searched for the sweet spot of political…

Letters to the Editor

PSE process for powerlines does not reflect neighborhoods | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"PSE and their consultant Enviroissues have purposely manipulated a process that is not fair, accurate, thorough nor transparent."

Letters to the Editor

CVAC is a great program for children | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"In its 51st year, CVAC is one of the reasons that Renton is truly special."

Opinion

Finding wisdom in political ethics in a bag of Doritos | JERRY CORNFIELD

A panel empowered to guide elected leaders along a righteous path is struggling to draw clear ethical boundaries…

Frank Shiers Jr.'s Editorial Comic

Opinion

Not in my backyard… | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s Editorial Comic, week of June 20, 2014.

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic

Opinion

Not the same | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of June 13, 2014.

Letters to the Editor

Don’t wait until it’s too late to think safety in the Highlands | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"City, here’s your sign: kids walking home from school need more that a few stop signs within 100…

Opinion

Community deserves facts, not judgements, about Oso Mudslide | JERRY CORNFIELD

Establishing a commission to examine the causes and consequences of the Oso mudslide is taking longer than Snohomish…

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Opinion

Worth the same? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of June 6, 2014.

Opinion

How to preserve Billy Frank’s legacy | COMMENTARY

"So much has been written and said about the passing of Billy Frank Jr., our great leader and…

Opinion

Darwin says I am in charge, not Yodie the Yorkie | COMMENTARY

"Every time Yodie comes to terrorize me for a week or two, the first thing I do is…

Opinion

The oil tank cars are coming | JERRY CORNFIELD

By the end of next week, Washington will learn how often tank cars of oil siphoned from North…

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News

We owe them better | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 30, 2014.

Opinion

There is no reason for any child to sit on the sidelines | FOR GOOD, FOR EVER

"I’m here to tell you that when it comes to recreation for the physically or mentally challenged, it’s…