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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

A run from the state | Shiers

Will the last millionaire leaving Seattle please turn out the lights?

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Recent letter about ICE mischaracterized law

Reader Nancy Butler argues the Keep Washington Working Act does not conflict with federal law.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

How immigration politics affected the EHS walkout | In Focus

National division led to a local assault during an anti-ICE demonstration.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I see a Great Depression coming on

Reader Larry Benson argues the Trump administration’s policies will tank America’s economy.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Friendships over politics

Reader Matthew McCully says it’s OK to not understand someone’s political position — but you shouldn’t cancel a…

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Why state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña is working to save local news | The Free Press Initiative

Saldaña is now playing a key role supporting Senate Bill 5400, which would help newspapers get compensated by…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

‘Save American’ Act? More like ‘Save Republicans’ | In Focus

Millions of eligible and already-registered voters would find it far more difficult to vote in the midterms if…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus

Are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence again applicable?

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

A bold new plan for state news fellowship: Cover every county | The Free Press Initiative

A new model will place a reporter in Washington’s 39 counties to cover civic news.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vote “yes” on Prop. 1, 2, and attract a good superintendent

Reader Nancy Merrill says renewing the levies will support more than just students.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Support career and tech education and pass renewal levies

Long-time ESD educator Bob Kilmer urges the community to continue school district programs.

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

Mixed messages | Shiers

Perhaps the Plateau should focus on its students, and not the feds.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vote yes on Prop. 1, 2 to keep our schools strong

Reader Graham Bartlett points out the replacement levies make up more than 16% of the Enumclaw School District’s…