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A lot of great things coming to Maple Valley this summer | Kris Hill

Driving to the office the other day on my tediously long eight minute commute from the south end…

The Reporter's editorial cartoon for the week of April 13.

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Editorial Cartoon of the Week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

This week's editorial cartoon for the Reporter newspaper.

Letters to the Editor

A compromise is the way to go in the Legislature, sooner rather than later | Letter

At the heart of the matter are significant structural reforms that must be addressed if our state’s financial…

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Incident at Kentlake shows how important, yet how tough, the gun talk can be for parents | Editorial

I never quite know what to think when I learn another kid got caught with a gun at…

Letters to the Editor

Please don’t allow parking in the meadow at Lake Wilderness during fishing derby | Letter

Given the current budget crunch new parking should not be a priority, especially if the parking is only…

Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial cartoon of the week.

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Need for open government greater than ever | Guest commentary

A few days from now, South King County residents can participate in a free public forum about open…

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A home for Real Life Church | Editorial

Steve Murray has never wavered from his vision to provide Real Life Church a home. With the acceptance…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for donations during Hunger Action Week in Black Diamond | Letter

The United Way of King County organized a call to action in mid-March for local communities. Over 1500…

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It’s always rainy in Seattle, etc. | Editorial

When it comes to weather, Western Washington is like the 28-year-old guy who’s on his 10th year of…

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Pacific Raceways should go full throttle | Editorial

In today’s competitive business climate, it’s full-throttle to win customers. And like auto racing, it’s keep up or…

Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Tyler Friesen

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma Junior High cartoonist Tyler Friesen

Comic strip of the week by Tahoma Junior High cartoonist Tyler Friesen

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Bipartisanship and civility | Editorial

Bipartisanship and civility are two terms that get thrown around a lot when discussing politics. Consequently, I’ve heard…

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Irresponsible budgets hurt education | Guest commentary

Two weeks ago we joined a bipartisan majority of state senators to present a long-term sustainable budget that…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for a wonderful breakfast at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center | Letter

Maple Valley Community Center Annual Benefit Breakfast Event Celebrates Community:Enjoying a St. Patrick’s Day theme on March 15,…

Opinion

Learning to pick your battles | Editorial

As the middle child of three boys, I was always in a state of warfare with one of…

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A little more change here | Editorial

Change is the only constant. So, let me tell you about the latest change around here: we have…

Editorial cartoon from the desk of Frank Shiers

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Frank Shiers, Jr. gives his view of the upcoming special session in Olympia.