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Black Friday editorial cartoon | Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers editorial cartoon takes a look at Black Friday.

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Foreclosure fairness program making a difference | State Rep. Tina Orwall

The 2011 Legislative session was the hardest for me and for most lawmakers, even those who have been…

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Thanksgiving many, many years ago | Dennis Box

I started thinking about food today, probably because of Thanksgiving — the great American food day of the…

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The chocolate milk dilemma | Editorial

About a month ago the Tahoma School District decided to remove chocolate milk from its cafeteria menus. Not…

Cartoon by Fank SHiers

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Frank Shiers’ ‘State Democrats’ Priorties’

A political cartoon from the desk of Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Editorial | It takes a family and a community to educate our youth | Melvin Tate

I could be a great critic of school systems, especially in the light of all the battles we…

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A milestone in the life of Lyla | Editorial

Today, Friday, Nov. 18, marks a significant milestone in my life: my daughter, Lyla, turns 2 years old.

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Life flashed by | Living with Gleigh

I was sitting in the car at the bus stop the other morning with my youngest daughter. She’s…

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The key to improving student achievement in schools | Editorial

This past week the National Assessment of Educational Progress put out its annual report on the achievement levels…

Letters to the Editor

Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council Nov. 7 meeting summary | Letter

On Monday, Nov. 7, the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting. The…

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Maple Valley City councilman reflects on Rachel’s Challenge | Editorial

Rachel’s Challenge, which Black Diamond Elementary is currently participating in through the Enumclaw School District, is a program…

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Looking to Covington residents to help overcome state budget challenges | Guest commentary

Washington, like nearly every other state in the country, is still feeling the economic drag that’s resulted from…

Letters to the Editor

Leslie Hamada best choice for Kent School District board | Letter

This is a state that is 42nd in the nation in high school completion (65.6 percent) and the…

Letters to the Editor

Paul Joos knows health care and is best for Valley Medical Center board | Letter

The governor has announced plans for sweeping budget cuts in K-12 education. These will create some major challenges…

Letters to the Editor

Mary Alice Heuschel top choice for Valley Medical Center board | Letter

The election for commissioner Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center) is underway.

Letters to the Editor

Support Pam McCain for Black Diamond City Council | Letter

I am writing to offer my wholehearted support for Pam McCain, the City Counsel candidate for Black Diamond.

Letters to the Editor

Woodcock would come up with fiscally sound solutions on Maple Valley City Council | Letter

Bill Woodcock for City Council is a name I have been waiting to see on the ballot for…

Letters to the Editor

Support Mhoon for Covington City Council | Letter

Covington City Council elections are on the horizon. Our City Council members are important in the development, progress…

Letters to the Editor

Educators endorse Crowe for Maple Valley City Council | Letter

The Tahoma Education Association is proudly endorsing Karen Crowe for Position No. 5 on the Maple Valley City…

Letters to the Editor

Covington utility tax increase would be unwise | Letter

Recently the Covington City Council has made the decision to go forward and possibly increase the utility tax…