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

Opinion

Not much changed from what we knew on election night | Roegner

This column was due before the election was certified. However, not much changed from what we knew on…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

Taking our neighboring nations for granted

Pride and arrogance can make us vulnerable to a fall.

Carol Spell, "Education, Appreciation and Action"

Opinion

There is always a need for more purposeful education

We all have a need for purpose.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Systemic racism doesn’t need racist laws to exist

And where is Mr. Shannon doing his research?

David Cannon, “The Right Stuff”

Opinion

Delving deep into COVID numbers | The Right Stuff

Get out in the sun, eat healthy, get married, live life — and weigh the risks of COVID…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell

Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…

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

Opinion

Why is it so hard for Trump supporters to denounce Jan. 6?

The attempted coup should have united all Americans against fascism. Why didn’t it?

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Mr. Shannon lies with statistics

Aren’t you lucky to be able to hide behind statistics to promote your denial of racism?

Editor Ray Miller-Still

Opinion

Grab a brewski with your local newsies

Let’s get to know each other.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Mr. Shannon is no expert on systemic racism

Personal experience has shown me the extent of systemic racism in the justice system.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

In search of integrity

We’ve all failed at upholding our integrity at one time or another — it’s what we do after…

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

Opinion

Public safety takes centerstage in local elections | Roegner

In Seattle and most suburban cities, the overwhelming message was that the public was scared and wanted to…

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

The ‘Scarlet R’ — what will liberals label as racist next? | The Smartest Man in the Room

Climate change, washing sidewalks, even Mickey Mouse — the list goes on.