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Slowing the spread of news deserts: An update on local news ventures visited in 2023 | The Free Press Initiative

A few examples of how independent news in Washington is staying strong.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I am excited to vote for the new community center

Reader Julie Holbrook opines about the state of the local senior center and the need for a space…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The U.S. controls economic chokepoints to spy on other countries | In Focus

Has America abused the strength of the dollar?

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Letter to the Editor: If Republicans control the government, we’ll lose our social safety nets

Reader Larry Benson argues that while Republicans might be tough on crime, they would also take away institutions…

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Letter to the Editor: The right wants more criminal accountability – except at the top

Reader Gene Clegg posits that our leaders’ unwillingness to promote morality is affecting the rest of the country.

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Letter to the Editor: It should be about character, not color

Reader George Terhaar evokes MLK Jr. in regard to former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s resignation.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

Opinion

Free Press roundup: A ‘bloodbath’ of news layoffs but also impactful stories in 2023 | The Free Press Initiative

There were nearly 2,700 layoffs last year, on top of two-thirds of newspaper newsroom jobs having been lost…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon

State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The importance of developing relationships | In Focus

It took me decades to follow the advice of my mother - you can start sooner.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

Opinion

Canadian publisher on Google deal boosting newsrooms | The Free Press Initiative

The Online News Act is expected to give newspapers in Canada a “fighting chance”.

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: A big thank you from the Senior Center

Senior Center Manager Melissa Holt thanks Enumclaw for its support.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

Opinion

WA’s news fellowship draws heavy interest, highlights need | The Free Press Initiative

Washington State University’s Murrow School will be placing eight journalists into local newsrooms.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Democrats to blame for King County’s crime rate

Reader Jon Buss contends Democrats are more interested in protecting criminals than law-abiding citizens.