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The Electoral College and voter suppression | In Focus

Why did the Founders of the Constitution create the Electoral College?

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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Happy cryptid hunting | Shiers

Washington is said to be home to many mythical creatures.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Are you a traditional conservative or a MAGA supporter?

Reader Kimmer Duncan says the rare bipartisan support of VP Kamala Harris should mean something to voters.

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Washington news organizations creating Olympia bureau | The Free Press Initiative

The new organization is state-funded, but with transparency guardrails to retain public trust.

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Letter to the Editor: Want to crack down on crime? Vote for Reichert

Reader Jon Buss argues WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson has prosecuted police instead of criminals.

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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Who’s afraid of little old me? | Shiers

Roosters are more than just food.

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A two milligram dose of fentanyl powder (on pencil tip) is a lethal amount for most people.

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Lessons to be learned from the opioid crisis | In Focus

America has a long history of opioid use.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

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Google largely gets its way in California news deal | The Free Press Initiative

The current deal is a Bandaid where a turniquet is needed.

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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Ballyhoo bombardment | Shiers

Perhaps mute the TV when ads come on…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Grandparents are a link to the past; grandkids are the path to a legacy | In Focus

If you want to pass on your values to the next generation, start with your youngest relatives.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: America has bigger issues than selfish abortions

Reader Mark Akers asks why “a woman’s right to choose” ranks higher than illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Democrats are ignoring America’s real issues

Reader Debra Taylor responds in favor of a previous letter about abortion.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Washington wants natural gas option — approve I-2066 | In Focus

The opposition could barely raise funds.