Opinion
North Korea strategy is failing | RICH ELFERS
Since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, North Korea has used a strategy of “ferocious, weak, and…
Opinion
How the Kims leveraged North Korea’s shortcomings into power (and why it might no longer work) | Politics in Focus
Since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, North Korea has used a strategy of “ferocious, weak, and…
Opinion
Creativity essential to make Enumclaw Expo Center a success
On Oct. 30, 2006, the King County Council deeded the Enumclaw Fairgrounds to the city of Enumclaw. King…
Opinion
Enumclaw protected against sprawl | Rich Elfers
Think about what you feel as you drive east on state Route 410 and head up the hill…
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Is development worth losing greenspace? | Politics in Focus
Think about what you feel as you drive east on state Route 410 Enumclaw and head up the…
Opinion
Growing divide hurts capitalism | RICH ELFERS
Which is the best avenue for a strong economy? Republicans want to free themselves of government regulations and…
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Balancing capitalism and the social safety net | Politics in Focus
Which is the best avenue for a strong economy? Republicans want to free themselves of government regulations and…
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Political power struggle always in play | RICH ELFERS
How much power does any U.S. president have in affecting domestic issues versus the power he can exercise…
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The limits of executive power | Politics in Focus
How much power does any U.S. president have in affecting domestic issues versus the power he can exercise…
Opinion
Cultural attitudes set low-performing American students behind the curve | Politics in Focus
How does teaching international high school students differ from teaching Americans of the same age? I retired from…
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Educated parenting the key to educated children | Rich Elfers
Would you like to know how to have a child who does well in school? According to an…
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For-profit medical industry bleeding patients dry | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Time Magazine’s March 4 cover notes that a 1.5 cent acetaminophen tablet costs 10,000 times that much in…
Opinion
Placing blame for health costs | Rich Elfers
Time Magazine’s March 4 cover notes that a 1.5 cent acetaminophen tablet costs 10,000 times that much in…