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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

Can’t even bring this one to water | Shiers

State democrats are stubborn as always.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Elfers correctly educates about school system financial woes

Reader Mark Akers finds himself agreeing with the opinion columnist.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Study documents steep, painful decline of Olympia press corps | The Free Press Initiative

There are half the number of reporters covering lawmakers than in 2000.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

America is always self-correcting | In Focus

It may take a while, but we will eventually embrace truth again.

Opinion

Nearly half of older Americans can’t afford basic needs | Washington State Standard

The next administration wants to slash the social safety net. That would be devastating for seniors like me.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

A few thoughts on those ‘cultural elites’ | Whale’s Tales

It stuns me how often we are guilty of doing the very thing we complain about and despise…

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

On the thirteenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… | Shiers

A way to recycle my tree.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

America’s caste system is under threat | In Focus

White Americans will become the minority in 2042.

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

A new year, a lighter wallet | Shiers

It’s hard to raise a glass to expensive groceries.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The spirit of community is alive and well in Enumclaw

A local woman wants to thank the strangers who sent her kind cards and gifts this Christmas.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

QA: Canada news leader on getting Google to pay what it owes

Google is paying news platforms $100 million in Canada, a lifesaver for small and rural agencies.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Why are public schools so cash-strapped? | In Focus

The reasons are myriad, from declining enrollment rates to distrust in institutions.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Don’t poo-lute other people’s trash cans with your pet waste

Reader George Terhaar recounts his smelly experience with other people’s dog poop.