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Free Press roundup: A ‘bloodbath’ of news layoffs but also impactful stories in 2023 | The Free Press Initiative

There were nearly 2,700 layoffs last year, on top of two-thirds of newspaper newsroom jobs having been lost…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon

State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The importance of developing relationships | In Focus

It took me decades to follow the advice of my mother - you can start sooner.

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Canadian publisher on Google deal boosting newsrooms | The Free Press Initiative

The Online News Act is expected to give newspapers in Canada a “fighting chance”.

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: A big thank you from the Senior Center

Senior Center Manager Melissa Holt thanks Enumclaw for its support.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

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WA’s news fellowship draws heavy interest, highlights need | The Free Press Initiative

Washington State University’s Murrow School will be placing eight journalists into local newsrooms.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Democrats to blame for King County’s crime rate

Reader Jon Buss contends Democrats are more interested in protecting criminals than law-abiding citizens.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

New labor rule hopes to curb how franchises game the system | In Focus

We should expect more unionized workplaces at McDonalds in the near future.

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Santa doesn’t drive a Kia | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

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The manipulation behind the term ‘carbon footprint’ | Whale’s Tales

“Carbon footprint” was the crowning achievement of an advertising campaign.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Local Danish Sisterhood loves the trolls

Reader Sandra Nelson is hoping the local Hygge Lodge can visit all of King County’s trolls next year.

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NewsGuild warms to Journalism Competition and Preservation Act | The Free Press Initiative

Local news is still trusted by their communities — and the JCPA can help those newsrooms thrive.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The Hamas attack was only the latest miscalculation in a long-running pattern | In Focus

All nations have made these mistakes at one point or another, but some don’t seem to learn.