Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

The curse of fame | In Focus

Both the left and right have stripped Kyle Rittenhouse of his humanity—and turned him into a symbol.

Sean Su (left), a first-generation Taiwanese American activist, was born to Taiwanese immigrants who escaped to the U.S. in the 1980s. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Understanding the Taiwanese perspective | Guest column

Being Asian in America is a complex experience primarily because the term “Asian” singularizes and organizes a cacophonic…

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

Opinion

Speculation on who might run in 2022 elections | Roegner

If you’re not planning to run for office in 2022, you can enjoy the holidays with your family.

Frank Shiers cartoon

Opinion

This year, it’s not about what he steals … | Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers cartoon

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Letters to the Editor

A message for outgoing and incoming elected officials

A thank you to those that have served, and a welcome to those just starting their service.

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Letters to the Editor

Anti-mask mandates, racial bigotry borders on insanity

The silent majority needs to make their voices heard.

David Cannon, "The Right Stuff"

Opinion

Financial woes and rising gas prices | The Right Stuff

Let’s talk about my cousin, “Joe”, and his budgeting issues.

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

Opinion

Our recovery hinges on people returning to work | Brunell

To “Build Back America,” people must return to work.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Enumclaw citizens deserve better water quality

We re-elected the mayor, now it is time for him to do something for us.

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

Opinion

Message to Sound Transit: Not in my backyard | Roegner

It is easy to oppose something you don’t like – particularly if it is expensive – but also…

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

Opinion

The difficulty of making big decisions | In Focus

Heavy is the head the wears the crown, from the school board to the Supreme Court.

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Letters to the Editor

School boards should support mask mandates

I applaud those who support the mandate and push back on the ignorance of those who don’t.

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

Media pushes false narrative of Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse was not guilty, but when it comes to irresponsible and false reporting, the media is.