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Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident, who’s drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Zombies like brains… and straight-ticket voting | Shiers

To learn more about chronic wasting disease (zombie deer disease), click here.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Trump is the real leader we need

Reader Jon Buss urges you to vote for the former president in the general election.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiatve"

Opinion

Americans hunger for decent local news coverage | The Free Press Initiative

Why are we so focused on national politics? Because there’s no local news to consume.

Catherine Alfano, Enumclaw Middle School

Opinion

Foggy goggles and fun times at the Enumclaw pool | Places of Identity

A personal essay written by Enumclaw Middle School student Catherine Alfano.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident, who’s 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 a bacteria, not a bird | Shiers

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise.

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is a former chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

Opinion

An unforgettable Olympic moment | Faith & Values

A few thoughts about Eric Liddell and the Sabbath.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Remember, the GOP killed a border bill

Reader Larry Benson responds to a back-and-forth about illegal immigration.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Hierarchy or equality — which will we lean toward this November? | In Focus

We need authority and equality, but we could easily topple into an autocracy this November.

Guest columnist Greg Asimakoupoulos is a former chaplain at Covenant Living at the Shores in Mercer Island.

Opinion

Never underestimate the power of the past | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Yes, our past experiences contribute to our current blessings.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Wanting to secure our borders is not “weak”, “xenophobic”

Reader Ailene Armstrong says there is a reason why immigration is one of America’s top concerns.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Some male tendencies are baffling | In Focus

I just can’t wrap my head around our love for sports and our obsession with sex.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident, who’s drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

A bouncing housing market | Shiers

What goes up, must go down, then up, then down…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Time is running out to stand up against American fascism

Reader Larry Benson thanks several other letter writers from last week.