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Another way to look at loss, grief and life | Whale’s Tales
Scene: late summer 1974. Olympic Peninsula, Lake Sutherland campground.
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Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus
Are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence again applicable?
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Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales
The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much…
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…
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Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales
Thousands of people took to the streets in several South King County cities Oct. 18 to protest the…
Letters to the Editor
Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely
Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…
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Extend MLK Jr. Way to honor his vision | Commentary
From Seattle to across South King County communities
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Where cultures intertwine, community thrives | Guest column
Earlier this month, Indian American Community Services (IACS) gathered with neighbors, faith leaders, and community partners for a…
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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
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Kent Partnership is leading on gun violence reduction
Kent is making strides to reduce gun violence in our neighborhoods, in part thanks to a new partnership…
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Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column
Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.
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Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column
Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.
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Principles and ideas that are worth standing by | Whale’s Tales
In a recent Whale’s Tales, I criticized the present administration in Washington, D.C. — not for its goals,…
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A little political lesson from Wile E. Coyote | Whale’s Tales
In a series of rules that Wile E. Coyote’s creator, Chuck Jones, laid down in 1948 to guide…
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LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell
The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century.…
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Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the…
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Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales
I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at…
Letters to the Editor
Principals urge you to vote yes for Kent School District levy | Letters
Editor’s note: This is a revised letter.
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Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell
On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our…