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Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

Why is it so hard for Trump supporters to denounce Jan. 6?

The attempted coup should have united all Americans against fascism. Why didn’t it?

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Letters to the Editor

Mr. Shannon lies with statistics

Aren’t you lucky to be able to hide behind statistics to promote your denial of racism?

Editor Ray Miller-Still

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Grab a brewski with your local newsies

Let’s get to know each other.

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Letters to the Editor

Mr. Shannon is no expert on systemic racism

Personal experience has shown me the extent of systemic racism in the justice system.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

In search of integrity

We’ve all failed at upholding our integrity at one time or another — it’s what we do after…

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

Opinion

Public safety takes centerstage in local elections | Roegner

In Seattle and most suburban cities, the overwhelming message was that the public was scared and wanted to…

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

The ‘Scarlet R’ — what will liberals label as racist next? | The Smartest Man in the Room

Climate change, washing sidewalks, even Mickey Mouse — the list goes on.

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

Opinion

Washington’s secretary of state leaves big shoes to fill | Roegner

Secretary of State Kim Wyman recently announced she will leave her state job to go to work for…

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Letters to the Editor

Council member Smith should resign

His social media history is an embarrassment to Buckley.

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for your support during these difficult times

A note from the family of Lloyd Livernash.

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Letters to the Editor

Defining time for Enumclaw And America

Most of Enumclaw has done well with the mandates coming down from above.

Back in the day... A history column by Rich Elfers.

Opinion

Horses before the age of automobiles | Back in the day…

Diving into the equine history of Enumclaw.

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray serves as Faculty of English at Highline College. Her research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India.

Opinion

What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column

The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…