Governments can only spend

Letters to the Editor

Governments can only spend

All the government’s money comes from the hardworking private business owner.

Former empires looking for more on a world stage

Opinion

Former empires looking for more on a world stage

A look at Turkey, Iran, and China.

Stop looking for bigotry under every rock

Letters to the Editor

Stop looking for bigotry under every rock

There are some real flaws and holes in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Generalizations only divide us more

Letters to the Editor

Generalizations only divide us more

We should be more nuanced than placing people into two political boxes.

Wearing the American flag isn’t racist, but it’s not respectful, either

Letters to the Editor

Wearing the American flag isn’t racist, but it’s not respectful, either

U.S. Code says the flag shouldn’t be worn.

Systemic racism is a broken promise | The Thing About Hope

Opinion

Systemic racism is a broken promise | The Thing About Hope

And being comfortable simply isn’t good enough anymore.

Systemic racism is real, whether you believe it or not

Letters to the Editor

Systemic racism is real, whether you believe it or not

It’s a pattern, not one isolated event.

I won’t shop where businesses don’t enforce masks

Letters to the Editor

I won’t shop where businesses don’t enforce masks

I, too, am disappointed in Enumclaw’s business community’s response to the pandemic.

Mail delivery failing

Letters to the Editor

Mail delivery failing

Even overseas, I’ve gotten better mail service.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

The definition of family

Opinion

The definition of family

Both the Democratic and Republican conventions showcased what each party views as a “family”.

Students talking about racism a ‘wake up call’

Letters to the Editor

Students talking about racism a ‘wake up call’

I thought out little town was in a different place when it came to race.

Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act IV

Opinion

Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act IV

This time, we take a look at “King Lear”.