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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.

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In one ear… | Shiers

What’s the point of having big ears if you don’t listen?

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Captain America would be proud of EHS students

Reader Stanley McKie says the famed superhero wants the next generation to voice their opinions and engaged with…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Who should have nukes in politically-unstable world? | In Focus

It’s a never-ending arms war.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Being ‘liberal’ is more than just being ‘left’

Reader Larry Benson refutes a recent letter labeling “liberalism” as a mental disorder.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Iran war highlights local news decline and necessity | The Free Press Initiative

War coverage is thin while misinformation runs rampant.

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

Too little, too late, too wet | Shiers

A little effort then would have saved a lot of Enumclaw residents’ pain now.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Trump failed to mention his guiding document in his State of the Union

What is Project 2025, and how is it driving this administration?

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Correlation is not causation in ‘fewer shootings’ article

Reader Kristopher Galvin argues there are different reason than end of the pandemic for why shootings have decreased.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, EPD, for not putting up with protest nonsense

Reader Jon Buss also says the Enumclaw School District should investigate if any staff were involved in the…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Businesses shouldn’t advertise politics

Reader Rik Bjurstrom says he’s tired of the way businesses try to get attention.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Other states making progress on saving local journalism | The Free Press Initiative

Washington flounders while state like New Mexico, Illinois, and New York are making progress.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Friendships over politics? Maybe in normal times

Reader Larry Benson says there are good reasons to cut off ties these days.

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 run from the state | Shiers

Will the last millionaire leaving Seattle please turn out the lights?