Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon, week of June 21, 2013.
Approximately 1.6 to 1.7 million children in the United States are determined to be homeless each year.
Voters last fall approved the statewide Initiative 502 approving private use of the “soft” drug. There’s no use fighting the will of the people, especially when that will is clear cut and the result of a vote.
Frank Shiers, Jr., editorial cartoon, week of June 14, 2013.
As we’ve written before, there’s nothing more important to a community at large than public safety.
Veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to take the plunge into entrepreneurship than people with no active-duty military experience, according to a May 2011 study from the SBA Office of Advocacy.
Congratulations, grads, and good luck in whatever path you choose to begin your next beginning.
Many fathers fail to “man up” and choose to run from this lifetime commitment – physically, emotionally or financially. Dads love to share their passions by teaching us what they know and love.
Frank Shiers, Jr’s editorial cartoon, week of May 31, 2013.
With little or no funding from the federal government, it’s critical for us to find ways to invest and maintain our transportation infrastructure – not only to ensure our safety but to create jobs, retain our businesses, make our ports competitive, and maintain the quality of life vital to the success of Renton and our state.
A proposed fund sweep could not only result in the loss of federal funding, but could also delay the implementation of “Next Generation” 911 by several years.
Frank Shiers Jr editorial cartoon, week of May 24, 2013.
“I know there have been other similar accidents and close calls just like this one on the same stretch of road.”
Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon, week of May 17, 2013.
It bears repeating: Renton is the world. It’s one of the most diverse cities in the state, if not the most diverse. That reflects residents from all manner of backgrounds: racial, social, ethnic and cultural.
Those who don’t love or have a pet, probably can’t understand why May is designated National Pet Month. But those who love pets are thinking “Why not?”
For three years, including this one, the Seattle International Film Festival has brought films from around the globe to the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.
Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon, week of May 3, 2013.
Finally, thanks to the Renton Way – talking things through openly and honestly and compromising when necessary – the city has a plan for a beautiful new library over the Cedar River.
Frank Shiers, Jr. Editorial Cartoon, week of April 26, 2013.