While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, local pharmacists… Continue reading
By Mónica Mendoza-Castrejón Guest Column If you’re a community member here in Kent who’s thinking of running for public office, you’ll be told a variation… Continue reading
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I recently witnessed an interaction between a homeowner trying to deal with having his green bin container picked up by Waste Management. The driver of… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the above” strategy that expands our energy options… Continue reading
From cartoonist Frank Shiers: You probably know that I worked at KIRO Radio for 17 years with Dori, among others. His conservative-leaning opinions were certainly… Continue reading
My brother, Jack, and I were jabbering on Christmas Eve about all the things we’ve done in our lives that we improbably survived. Many of… Continue reading
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The United Nations announced Nov. 8 that the world had just welcomed its 8 billionth human passenger. As Earth’s human population keeps growing, we need… Continue reading
One of the important lessons the dawning of each new year has taught me is the futility of making New Year’s resolutions. My track record… Continue reading
The holiday season is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on veterans’ graves across America help to ease… Continue reading
Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.
The good news is, despite higher prices, inflation and safety concerns, more Christmas shoppers are browsing online as well as making in-store purchases. The National… Continue reading
Looking today at the North Auburn home in which I grew up fills me with wonder. As in, I wonder how in the heck we… Continue reading
Many sweeping generalizations stalk our land today, making no distinctions between diverse people and institutions, but lumping them into one steaming mass. Of course, we… Continue reading
Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women in our armed forces or… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
