America has always been the land of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard and seek a better life for their families. But today, their success is demonized.
Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial comic, week of Jan. 10, 2014.
“As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Boldt decision (United States vs. Washington) this year, the tribal and state natural resources co-managers met recently to re-dedicate ourselves to the principles of co-management.”
Mayor Denis Law looks back on 2013 and ahead to 2014.
Frank Shiers Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Jan. 3, 2014.
The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. A shiny new year lies ahead, full of promise.
Alas, 2013 left a ration of questions to be answered in the course of 2014. Here is a sampling. (Feel free to email me your predictive answers.)
During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving — not just giving gifts but donating our time and money to charities and community programs.
Columnist Carolyn Ossorio tours a new afterschool program in the Talbot Hill neighborhood.
Frank Shiers Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Dec. 20, 2013.
This time of year, we’re reminded that, with all our frailties, we human beings are a pretty generous lot.
A preview of coming attractions and distractions for lawmakers next year can be found in the pile of legislation awaiting them when they return to Olympia in January.
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon, week of Dec. 13, 2013.
America’s 28 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating two out of every three net new private sector jobs, and we all have a role in helping small businesses succeed.
The one constant in these two extremes has been a high demand for electricity. In suffocating heat or freezing cold, ample power supplies are literally a matter of life or death.
Have you heard of the Ethanol Shuffle? One step forward, two steps back.
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Dec. 6, 2013.
“StandUP-America first came to Renton because a City Council member is on a board at King County and represents issues all King County residents face.”
Frank Shiers Jr.’s editorial comic, week of Nov. 29, 2013.
Association Health Plans were approved under Gov. Mike Lowry in 1995 as a way to help small employers provide high quality, more affordable health coverage for their workers.
