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Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on marijuana | Letter

The passage of I-502 changes nothing in public schools in Washington state. Certain drugs, including marijuana, continue to…

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Advocacy paid off for Lake Sawyer Residents | Letter to the Editor

I would like to publicly acknowledge the amazing efforts of several individuals who have worked smartly and selflessly…

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My farewell address to you | TJ Martinell

I must state with great sadness that this will be my final issue, and consequently my final editorial,…

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Black Diamond Community Center gives thanks to supporters | Letter

As the year 2012 comes to an end, the Black Diamond Community Center has a food bank full…

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One thing we can agree on about government | Lee H. Hamiltion

We are locked in a seemingly permanent debate over the proper size and scope of government. It was…

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The city of Maple Valley amazes, but not amuses its residents | Letter

Once again our Maple Valley city govt. has amazed, but not amused us.

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Braving the masses to shop | Editorial

Those of us who live out here in Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond or even Hobart or…

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Reflections on Newtown | Editorial

I assume most of you have read about what happened in Newtown, Conn., by now, due in no…

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Comic strip by Tyler Friesen

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student Tyler Friesen

Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student Tyler Friesen

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Yes, I personally know Santa Claus | Editorial

Every Christmas there is one debate that should never exist. At this time of the year, something which…

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student Tyler Friesen

Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student Tyler Friesen

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Bipartisanship possible in Washington State Senate | Guest commentary

Imagine picking up your local newspaper to find this story: “Today lawmakers from both political parties agreed to…

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Graphic 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.

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Best Christmas pageants, ever | Editorial

‘Tis the season for Christmas pageants, those wonderfully awkward times in the holiday season when children are caroused…