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Americans’ evolving relationship with local news, in charts | The Free Press Initiative

People generally trust local news — but they’re not reading it.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell

On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: It’s obvious why women choose the bear over a man

Reader Larry Benson says a woman is beaten or sexually assaulted in the U.S.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Councilmember out of touch with economic reality

Reader Suzanne Osborne argues this was the wrong time to attempt a bond for a community center.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

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Pew: Most Americans value local news, but few are paying | The Free Press Initiative

Does it matter that people trust local news more than national news if they don’t read it?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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No one person knows the truth | In Focus

The truth should be like the scientific method - tested again and again and again.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Searching for a lost ring

Reader Margit Detrick recently lost her silver wedding ring.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Enumclaw must continue to “protect children,” but the signs are doing us harm

Enumclaw Councilmember Tom Sauvageau says it’s time to take down the signs around town.

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

Blue district, red city, and a little green ‘round the gills | Shiers

Enumclaw has left the 31st Legislative District, and is now in the 5th.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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How China, Russia, and Republicans may be feeding off each other | In Focus

Established dictatorships seem to be rubbing off on conservative elected officials.

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is a former chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

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Easter Sunday (Take 2): The Wounded Lion | Faith Values

We don’t have to celebrate the resurrection just once a year.

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Letter to the Editor: Biden tried to take control of the border; MAGA stopped him

Reader Eugene Clegg says conservatives had a chance to control immigration, but President Trump blew it up.

Rich Elfers, In Focus

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Government budget costs put the mentally ill on the street, exacerbating homelessness | In Focus

Both Republicans and Democrats have been contributing to the homeless problem over the last few decades.