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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The difference between Obama and Trump deportations

Reader Butch Reynolds compares and contrasts the two presidents’ records on deportations.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Every accusation is an admission

Reader Robert Mitchell says Republicans have accused Democrats of everything they are doing now.

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Northwest

New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Tom Sauvageau and Kerry Solmonsen

Business

S-Corp vs. LLC: Which one is right for me? | Business Banter

Kerry and Tom discuss business taxes on the state and federal level.

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News

KC Sheriff’s Office restores deputy staffing levels

Six positions have been restored in the North precinct, and eight in the Southeast.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Good trouble and bad trouble

Reader Larry Benson compares the American Revolution to now.

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Obituaries

Nicole VanHoof

Nicole “Nikkie” Marie VanHoof died July 17, 2025, at the age of 44.

In addition to encouraging neighbors to meet neighbors during National Night Out, many first responders (like the Buckley Police and Fire Departments) host events so you can meet police officers and firefighters. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

Use National Night Out to connect with your neighbors

This is a way to rise above the political and social polarization of the times.

Chuck Lybeck

Obituaries

Chuck Lybeck

A service for Chuck Lybeck is scheduled for Aug. 2.

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Opinion

King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

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

Bridge to Tera-Wilkeson? | Shiers

When one bridge means everything to a town.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

More ‘musical chairs’ as Spokane newspaper closes press | The Free Press Initiative

The press also affects 43 other customers, including regional daily and weekly newspapers, magazines and mailers.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Water water everywhere — but only for the plants that need it | The Compleat Home Gardener

Some need a lot. Some need little. Don’t confuse the two.