Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon: What a difference four dry months make

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Mariners and the rally shoes | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Coughing in King County | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Community members, family and loved ones are key to addiction treatment

Guest column by Patrick Evans and Lisa Rogers, Sound behavioral healthcare

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

Opinion

The truth about trash as an important source of energy | Brunell

If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Inslee’s nightmare before Christmas | Shiers

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency will end by…

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

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Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell

Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…

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

Opinion

We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales

I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…

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

Opinion

Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell

In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Gas-powered car ban in Washington state too? | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

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The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner

Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…

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Sports

Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Opinion

My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale

For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…

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

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Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner

One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…

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Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

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There’s nothing partisan about recognizing the truth | Whale’s Tales

Nobody cares. Nobody is watching.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Opinion

Here’s the supreme irony behind so-called states’ rights | Whale’s Tales

Many crack-brained ideas are riding the winds in this country, noxious seeds bound for the ears of sympathetic…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Who needs a King County extreme heat mitigation plan anyway? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers