Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Letters to the Editor

Electric cars not a real solution to climate change

In fact, making those batteries are a big contributor to climate change.

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Letters to the Editor

On fireworks, pets, and anmesty

Prepare for Independence Day now.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The urban / rural divide | In Focus

Here are some of the biggest differences between large cities and towns like Enumclaw.

David Cannon, "The Right Stuff"

Opinion

You might be a conservative if… | The Right Stuff

If you’re stuck on the proverbial fence, here are some thoughts to help you decide which side you…

In Japan, an image of a beaked mermaid named Amabie is said to protect against plagues and illness, making the cute mythical creature a symbol of hope during the pandemic.

Opinion

Reverse culture shock: What it was like returning to the U.S. mid-pandemic | Guest Columnist

It was both community effort and luck that my Japanese community staved off COVID. What I found when…

Police lines set up outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Public domain photo courtesy of VOA/Wikipedia)

Opinion

The search for common ground in our national gun conversation | Whale

Late last month, a small Texas city joined an ever-expanding list of cities and sites that none of…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Public needs to hear and see both candidates for King County prosecutor | Roegner

There are bigger races than the race for King County prosecutor, such as U.S. Senate or Congress, and…

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Letters to the Editor

Enumclaw needs more pickleball courts

The local sports group has more than 250 members, and we need more space to play.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

New look for 2022 grads | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

Police reform has gone too far, and it’s making our communities less safe | The Smartest Man in the Room

Good men and women are leaving their departments.

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Letters to the Editor

A perfect example of irony

Commentary on Nancy Crampton Brophy’s conviction.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

3 ways to help prevent mass shootings that don’t threaten the 2nd Amendment | In Focus

These are simple measures most people can get behind.