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    Articles by Richard Elfers
    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Call a spade a spade, and substation attacks...
    By Richard Elfers • January 4, 2023 10:00 am

    Update: two people were recently arrested in these attacks — we may soon learn their motives.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Building tensions in the Democratically-controlled state legislature |...
    By Richard Elfers • December 28, 2022 2:18 pm

    Moderate Democrats and Republicans need to join forces to combat extreme progressivism.

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    Rich Elfers, “In Focus”
    The human brain does not work like a...
    By Richard Elfers • December 21, 2022 11:00 am

    The human brain does not work like a computer!

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    Image via Enumclaw Library Historical Collection
This photo, dated 1912, shows L. Robinson’s tower.
    The history of Boise Creek
    By Richard Elfers • December 20, 2022 10:00 am

    When you travel toward Buckley on 244th Avenue S.E., before you come to State Route 410, you pass where one…

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    The myth of childhood resilience | In Focus
    By Richard Elfers • December 14, 2022 9:50 am

    It’s not automatic, and adults need to help kids on the path toward healing.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Life in China | In Focus
    By Richard Elfers • December 9, 2022 2:00 pm

    Be glad you lived in the United States.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Midterm take-aways: Gen Z and the arms-race of...
    By Richard Elfers • December 1, 2022 9:30 am

    Republicans drove away some of their usual supporters by promoting abortion bans.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    So much progress in so short a time...
    By Richard Elfers • November 24, 2022 11:00 am

    Looking back at spending time with my grandparents on their farm.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    We value individuality, but often fall for emotional...
    By Richard Elfers • November 16, 2022 9:25 am

    Fear is a bigger motivator than pleasure.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    We should vote for a candidate’s merit, not...
    By Richard Elfers • November 10, 2022 11:50 am

    Let’s quit attacking people on the other side of the aisle and start showing what we can bring to the table.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Some visionaries you should listen to | In...
    By Richard Elfers • November 2, 2022 11:00 am

    These are people who are able to see the big picture; heed their words, but recognize their limits.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Political jockeying before the midterms | In Focus
    By Richard Elfers • October 26, 2022 11:00 am

    Republicans are stirring up their base — but the picture they’re painting doesn’t reflect reality.

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    Rich Elfers, “In Focus”
    I support Patty Murray, despite her fear tactics...
    By Richard Elfers • October 5, 2022 1:30 am

    Don’t forget that Republicans scare and lie to their supporters, too.

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