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New lanes on Highway 18 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Could we pull together like the Ukrainians are doing? | Whale’s Tales

The past is like a foreign country — they do things differently there.

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

Congress ignores actual legislation while tackling the superfluous

The CROWN act is over-legislation at its worst.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Despite the opinion page, I won’t deprive myself of community news

I love the responses to the paper’s new ultra-right conservatives.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Smart people don’t need to flaunt it

A conversation between my son and the “Smartest Man in the Room”.

Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

The basics of cryptocurrency | In Focus

Is it the next gold rush?

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

U.S. Senate and Washington Legislature are the races to watch | Roegner

There’s a question hanging in the air: Can a Republican U.S. Senate candidate really win in Washington?

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Don’t unsubscribe because of ultraconservative letters

Take them as an opportunity to show this community has political variety

Leann Blanco, "See. Be. Do."

Opinion

Ways to help move the needle of progress in your community | See. Be. Do.

We must be less performative, and do something concrete to enact change

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The nature and purpose of taxes | In Focus

It’s all about the rewards you’re looking for your politicians to deliver

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Spring Break in King County | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

SoHaPP

Opinion

Aim for more physical movement to keep you healthy | SoHaPP

If you need inspiration, look up local resident Carol Decker.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

A midterm election prediction | In Focus

Which party is winning the arms race of ideas?