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Gates likely glad his job is done | Rich Elfers
Robert M. Gates is probably the only secretary of defense who can claim to have had a “honeymoon”…
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Cash still flowing to pockets of a few | Rich Elfers
This is Apple’s eight-word business plan found on the back of your iPhone.
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Enumclaw Welcome Center a twisted tale | Rich Elfers
Enumclaw City Administrator Chris Searcy recalled in his May 27, 2014, staff report that it was the year…
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Expect sparks to fly in the 31st district races | Rich Elfers
Watch for sparks to fly in the Cathy Dahlquist/Pam Roach state Senate battle. The campaign will be long,…
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Not sharing the wealth in D.C. | Rich Elfers
The last time I visited Washington D.C., was in the 1980s. On my most recent visit a few…
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China at the crossroads: Part 2 | Rich Elfers
“Reform is China’s second revolution,” and “To get rich is glorious.” These are words from China’s communist leader,…
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Hazards of unfettered power | Rich Elfers
“Every man did what was right in his own eyes” is a quote from the book of Judges…
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Seas will rise, costs will to up | Rich Elfers
In 2012, something amazing happened: Republicans and Democrats came together during a bitter election-year campaign and fixed the…
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We need help to face our elephants | Rich Elfers
Is there an issue in your life, in your job or in your family that you are ignoring?…
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Sometimes government works | Rich Elfers
Carol Smith, resident of Enumclaw, was called to be in Arlington, Wash., at 6 a.m. on March 28…
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Enumclaw City Council risking PSE relationship
In 1626, Native Americans sold Manhattan Island to the Dutch for $24 worth of beads. Today, Manhattan’s assets…
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New technology under the hood | Rich Elfers
A funny thing happened to me on my way to an oil change.
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Your personal data is shopped around | Rich Elfers
Most of you are familiar with Edward Snowden, the government employee who stole thousands of secret files from…