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

A run from the state | Shiers

Will the last millionaire leaving Seattle please turn out the lights?

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Recent letter about ICE mischaracterized law

Reader Nancy Butler argues the Keep Washington Working Act does not conflict with federal law.

Mae Jared and Sen. Phil Fortunato. Jared was responsible for myriad tasks, like distributing materials throughout the capitol campus, assisting offices, delivering messages, working on the chamber floor, and carrying the flags at the opening of each day’s legislative session. Courtesy photo

News

Glacier Middle School student serves as page for Sen. Phil Fortunato

Mae Jared spent a week learning about the legislative process on Capitol Hill.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Start preparing for spring — if the ground’s not too squishy | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s also a good time to finish pruning roses, ornamental grasses and lavender.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I see a Great Depression coming on

Reader Larry Benson argues the Trump administration’s policies will tank America’s economy.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Friendships over politics

Reader Matthew McCully says it’s OK to not understand someone’s political position — but you shouldn’t cancel a…

Chadwick

Obituaries

Chadwick Fairburn

Chadwick A. “Chad” Fairburn died Feb. 9, 2026, at the age of 54.

The Gateway Concert Band is presenting “Come Dance With Us” on March 22 and 23 at the White River High School. Here’s a photo of last year’s spring concert. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

Follow the yellow brick road and get animated with The Gateway Concert Band

There are two free shows this March at White River High.

Flooding at a Chevron station in Auburn in Dec. 2025. File photo

News

Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

News

Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Why state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is working to save local news | The Free Press Initiative

Saldaña is now playing a key role supporting Senate Bill 5400, which would help newspapers get compensated by…

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Top ten reasons to visit The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival | The Compleat Home Gardener

The best reason of all? You get to enjoy an early spring.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | Oct. 9

One sentencing update and several trial reschedulings.