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Richard Elfers

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

How you define family can define your world | In Focus

What’s more important - blood or a shared culture?

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Why Washington surpasses Oregon | In Focus

In its early years, the area’s geography and economy will eventually lead to a wealthier staet.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

This presidency has introduced many new words to our cultural lexicon | In Focus

Some have double meanings. Some have no meaning at all.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

American culture, through the eyes of Social Security and J.D. Vance | In Focus

It’s about who you know, not what you know.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Being secure in your beliefs means being able to accept other perspectives

My college-aged grandson wrote a blog about a whale falling from the sky.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

The “secret” war over the midterm elections | In Focus

An accusation is a confession.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

The importance of alliances in foreign affairs | In Focus

President Trump should have allies in the Iran war. Instead, he’s having to go at it alone.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Pros and cons of the new ‘Millionaires Tax’ | In Focus

Washington state has one of the most regressive tax systems in the country. Will this new tax help?

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Who should have nukes in politically-unstable world? | In Focus

It’s a never-ending arms war.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Trump failed to mention his guiding document in his State of the Union

What is Project 2025, and how is it driving this administration?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

How immigration politics affected the EHS walkout | In Focus

National division led to a local assault during an anti-ICE demonstration.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

‘Save American’ Act? More like ‘Save Republicans’ | In Focus

Millions of eligible and already-registered voters would find it far more difficult to vote in the midterms if…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus

Are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence again applicable?