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

The Seahawk State | Shiers

We’ll see you at the playoffs!

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I rank Trump’s first year a success

Reader Jon Buss gives the president top marks on most of his running promises.

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Opinion

The revival of the Monroe Doctrine | In Focus

The U.S. government is moving away from protecting other nations.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Elfers did well to quote Proverbs

Reader Kristopher Galvin just wants to add one more thing to the column.

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Opinion

Newspaper family saves Oregon paper | The Free Press Initiative

“The New Era” returns to the ownership of Scott and Miriam Swanson.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: “TDS” better fits president’s supporters, not opponents

Reader Larry Benson argues “Trump Derangement Syndrome” summarizes witch hunts against former President Biden and his staff.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Buckley Snowman, for the annual winter cheer

Reader Shane Riley appreciates the efforts of Kalen Green and Robert Chess.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Birthright citizenship is under attack | In Focus

Will the Supreme Court toss out 158 years of precedent?

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vote “yes” on replacement ESD levies

Reader Andre Koch urges the community to continue investing in its schools.

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

Thanks to Holiday Helping Hands | Shiers

The Plateau Kids Network made sure everyone had a Merry Christmas.

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

Plumbing problems | Shiers

It’s supposed to be the Year of the Horse.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Three audacious predictions — about Elfers

Reader Kristopher Galvin wonders if the Courier-Hearld columnist has written about certain topics.

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Opinion

A challenging year but signs of progress for local news in 2026 | The Free Press Initiative

Newspapers are finding ways of raising digital revenue and be compensated by tech platforms profiting from their work.