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Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

Looking at why BLM is considered evil in conservative circles

Those who see the BLM movement as evil are often the same ones who supported the Jan. 6…

The face of downtown Buckley was shaped by two fires that resulted in most buildings featuring brick construction. The fires also are one reason that Buckley didn't grow as rapidly as neighboring Enumclaw.

Opinion

Buckley was once larger than Enumclaw. There are three reasons why that is no longer true.

Reliance on logging and mining, as well as two fires in the 1890s, challenged Buckley’s growth

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Letters to the Editor

Avoiding the worst fate for America

Investing in American education, innovation and infrastructure will help us avoid a dark future

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Politics of homelessness have taken a nasty turn | Roegner

A common stereotype is that homeless people are all hooked on drugs — but sometimes a job loss,…

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Letters to the Editor

Conspiracy theorists should consider careers in fiction writing

Count me as an amused moderate

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over

We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.

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Letters to the Editor

Correcting the record on police shootings

Frequent letter writer should cite his sources before making big claims

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Letters to the Editor

Cannon should back up his arguments

David Cannon seems to be auditioning for Tucker Carlson’s job

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Letters to the Editor

Critical race theory inflames rather than solves racism

Americans must stop dividing themselves up by race

Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

Understanding Palestine and Israel | In Focus |

History, faith and politics intertwine in this century-old dispute

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Races for Congress will include a few twists | Roegner

A few weeks ago, we looked at local races for King County government, along with cities, school boards…

Jeff Antonelis-Lapp, “All Things Mount Rainier”

Opinion

Exploring Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail | All Things Mount Rainier |

93 miles of beauty, opportunity and challenge await

Rich Elfers

Opinion

Narratives in politics | In Focus |

We need the ability to discern – and it’s a skill sadly lacking these days