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Letter to the Editor: Antifa is a threat, whether you acknowledge it or not

Reader Jon Buss refutes a columnist’s assertion that the grassroots organization is more dangerous than he claims.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Minnesota executive makes the case for local newspapers, in print | The Free Press Initiative

Surveys say average newspaper readership in Minnesota is 86%. They must be doing something right.

The 1.5 mile trail at Nolte State Park is mostly flat, with a steep incline at one point. Still, it’s good for beginners. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

News

WA State Parks schedules free days and New Year hikes

A hike at Nolte State Park is scheduled for Jan. 1.

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Obituaries

Susan Merrifield

Susan Janette (Christensen) Merrifield died Nov. 10, 2025, at the age of 77.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Courier-Herald nails nothingburger Comp Plan issue

Reader Bill Kombol praises the paper for clearing up confusion and fear-mongering caused by Black Diamond activists.

Opinion

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…

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

A bit of a smaller larder right now | Shiers

Plateau Outreach Ministries is receiving fewer food donations from big distributors.

Morey

Obituaries

Patricia Morey

Patricia Marie Morey died Oct. 16, 2025, at the age of 94.

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Obituaries

Robert Parkin

Robert “Rob” Parkin died Oct. 31, 2025, at the age of 72.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

Life

Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you can’t plan for spring | The Compleat Home Gardener

After you rake up your leaves, start planting your tulips and daffodils.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: What is our state doing to prevent more bridge strikes?

Reader Sarah Berryman wants people who damage transportation infrastructure to face real consequences.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: “Disruptive” doesn’t mean “destructive”

Reader Larry Benson clarifies how he thinks national protests will evolve.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Sunnyside up: Northwest publishers staying independent | The Free Press Initiative

Fewer than 15% publishers are independently owned.