Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

In search of fairness, morals and good sportsmanship | Whale’s Tales

Ah, the Golden Rule.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

If you’re right, and you know it, then read this | Whale’s Tales

As the poet Theodore Roethke once wrote: “In a dark time the eye begins to see…”

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales

I have said and done many things of which I am not proud. That is, I am no…

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Letters to the Editor

Perplexed by decision at Kent Senior Center | Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales

Perhaps my brain injected a bit of humor to cover the shock. But I felt the gut punch.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon

State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Santa doesn’t drive a Kia | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.

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Opinion

Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column

When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…

Jesus Edwardo Sanchez makes mezcal and tequila. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

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

Opinion

Here’s a column for anyone who loves their dog | Whale’s Tales

It is plain to me in looking at dogs small and large that a decent share of them…

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

Opinion

Please protect your children from BS spreaders | Whale’s Tales

Among the most useful things I studied in college were debate, and deceptive messaging in advertising.

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Letters to the Editor

It’s time to change Kent’s City Council elections to districts | Guest column

If you were asked who your city councilmembers are, would you have an answer?

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

Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell

Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Mariners get red hot | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Opinion

Organized thoughts about my second fight with cancer | Whale’s Tales

It is 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

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Opinion

Approve Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy | Guest column

Karen Lee, a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Plymouth Housing, shares why King County voters should vote…

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

Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell

The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is…

Pictured on the left in the green wig and costume is Anita. The person in red is Cade. (Courtesy photos)

Opinion

From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

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Opinion

New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column

By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center