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Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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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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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.

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A run from the state | Shiers

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

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Recent letter about ICE mischaracterized law

Reader Nancy Butler argues the Keep Washington Working Act does not conflict with federal law.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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How immigration politics affected the EHS walkout | In Focus

National division led to a local assault during an anti-ICE demonstration.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I see a Great Depression coming on

Reader Larry Benson argues the Trump administration’s policies will tank America’s economy.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Friendships over politics

Reader Matthew McCully says it’s OK to not understand someone’s political position — but you shouldn’t cancel a…

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Why state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is working to save local news | The Free Press Initiative

Saldaña is now playing a key role supporting Senate Bill 5400, which would help newspapers get compensated by…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

‘Save American’ Act? More like ‘Save Republicans’ | In Focus

Millions of eligible and already-registered voters would find it far more difficult to vote in the midterms if…