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King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

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

Bridge to Tera-Wilkeson? | Shiers

When one bridge means everything to a town.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

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More ‘musical chairs’ as Spokane newspaper closes press | The Free Press Initiative

The press also affects 43 other customers, including regional daily and weekly newspapers, magazines and mailers.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Gas prices vs. income taxes — which is better? | In Focus

I’m sick of high gas prices. Somehow, flying is worse.

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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

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

‘Tis the (fire) season | Shiers

The weather outside can sure be frightful.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

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Political kingmakers as co-owners of The Stranger | The Free Press Initiative

How will that play out?

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

Not for sale | Shiers

And that’s final.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Gun violence, not immigrants, is the real threat to homeland security

Reader Stanley McKie wonders why Republicans are silent on gun violence, even when they’re victims.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Will Trump’s aggressive diplomatic style benefit America? | In Focus

We are seeing Trump’s “Art of the Deal” on an international level.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Deporter-in-Chief? That’s Obama, not Trump

Reader George Terhaar calls Democrats hypocrites for their reaction to recent deportations.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Vulgar discourse comes from changing values, uncertainty | In Focus

What’s moral or immoral changes with the times.

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

It’s still Independence Day on the Plateau | Shiers

Enumclaw, Buckley, and Black Diamond allow fireworks. Not King County.