Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Early weeding, pruning will pay dividends in the summer | The Compleat Home Gardener

Get ticket for the Tacoma Home and Garden Show while they last.

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

Can’t even bring this one to water | Shiers

State democrats are stubborn as always.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Elfers correctly educates about school system financial woes

Reader Mark Akers finds himself agreeing with the opinion columnist.

Douglas Mullin

Obituaries

Douglas Mullin

Douglas Mullin died Dec. 31, 2024, at the age of 74.

Dorothy Jensen

Obituaries

Dorothy Jensen

Dorothy Leone Barber Jensen died Jan. 2, 2025, at the age of 93.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Study documents steep, painful decline of Olympia press corps | The Free Press Initiative

There are half the number of reporters covering lawmakers than in 2000.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | Jan. 15

Three trial updates.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The season’s first edition of the Hornet-Hornet girls basketball game took place Jan. 8 in the White River High gymnasium and saw the host team emerge with a 69-31 victory. In this photo, EHS defenders (from left) Kaidyn Johnson, Clare Largent (#5) and Ava Smith look to shut off a passing lane to White River’s Vivian Kingston. The neighboring schools will meet again the evening of February 6 in the NPSL 3A regular season finale.

Sports

Sports Roundup | Jan. 6 – 11

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Opinion

Nearly half of older Americans can’t afford basic needs | Washington State Standard

The next administration wants to slash the social safety net. That would be devastating for seniors like me.

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Health

[Verified Insight] Mitolyn Purple Peel Exploit: What Science Says About Mitochondrial Boosters

In an era where health and wellness take precedence, finding effective weight loss solutions can be overwhelming. With…

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

On the thirteenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… | Shiers

A way to recycle my tree.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal backs the idea of making his position a part of the governor’s cabinet. Reykdal campaign/The Washington State Standard

News

Ferguson and GOP leaders see value in eliminating WA’s elected schools chief

Instead, the position will be part of the governor’s cabinet.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Put a pep in your step with a prepped greenhouse | The Compleat Home Gardener

This is the time to prepare for the year to come.