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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: An all-encompassing response to Page 4

Reader Larry Benson has comments about the entire opinion page of March 18.

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary

Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Travel troubles | Shiers

Who wants convenience in an airport?

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.

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Business

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

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News

Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.

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The accolades keep coming for White River High’s Maggee Schmitz. Last week, the Hornet junior was included on the Class 3A all-state basketball team posted by Varsity Washington. This honor follows recognition from the North Puget Sound League 3A, where she is a two-time Player of the Year (after making the all-league first team as a freshman).

Sports

Sports Roundup | March 27 – 21

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

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News

WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…

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Obituaries

Eileen Smith

Eileen Marie (Baker) Smith died March 4, 2026, at the age of 84.

The Plateau Outreach Ministries' food bank was revamped and re-opened two years ago; here's a photo from its open house on Feb. 12, 2024. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

Stretch your food dollars with programs that can help | Public Health Insider

Need help affording groceries? Learn how to use SNAP, WIC, and local food banks.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

From snowfall fun to rainy day blues | Shiers

All things must end — except Washington’s rainfall.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Displays of emotion are politically ineffective

Reader Jerome Loran says students should understand justice before getting involved in politics.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

Life

Hype up your spring garden with these hydrangeas | The Compleat Home Gardener

And it’s time to shape those shrubs.