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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.

Opinion

Stripping down the power of the people | Shiers

A Democratic bill would make it harder for citizens to file initiatives.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

The news is trying, the industry’s limping but great journalism continues | The Free Press Initiative

Layoffs and consolidations continue as the government becomes increasing anti-First Amendment.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Revenge is a cycle of pain. Forgiveness moves us forward | In Focus

Turns out, “getting even” isn’t as sweet as you may think.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Government should be smaller. But not like this

Reader Tom Hassenaur criticizes a local billboard’s message.

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

Relief is a hot air balloon | Shiers

A thank you to everyone who helped local students.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: “Constitutional crisis” is just the buzzword of the day

Reader Jerome Loran says Democrats are manufacturing a crisis.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

WA journalism bill update, Longview paper resumes after cyberattack | The Free Press Initiative

Washington state lost 28% of its local newspapers in the last 20 years. The state must take action.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: DOGE can’t be trusted

Reader Donna Smith says there’s no transparency in the new Department of Government Efficiency.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: There is no “scam” — just good business

Reader M. James Conway refutes an earlier submission and argues everything is going to plan in the new…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Stop catastrophic shut down of foreign aid

Reader Amber Walker argues freezing USAID and other foreign aid funds makes America a weaker country.

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Letter to the Editor: Con man in chief is getting scammed

Reader Robert Mitchell wonders is Musk is swindling President Trump.

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 very crummy Valentine | Shiers

Washington state Democrats don’t collaborate.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Our country needs to embrace infinite thinking | In Focus

We can no longer afford to think in “win/lose” terms.