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The future simply borrows from the past
The future simply borrows from the past
By Richard Elfers • December 6, 2018 12:32 pm

“History is always unfinished in the sense that the future always uses the past in new ways.”

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Five stars, best books and King County Libraries’ commitment to intellectual freedom
Five stars, best books and King County Libraries’...
By Lisa Rosenblum • December 5, 2018 12:25 pm

Library Journal recently announced its 2018 Star Libraries as rated by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services.

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What would you give up for world peace?
What would you give up for world peace?
By Richard Elfers • November 30, 2018 10:23 am

Would you give up your smart phone in exchange for world peace? That’s the question I asked my high school…

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State revenue is unprecedented, but it’s still not enough
State revenue is unprecedented, but it’s still not...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • November 29, 2018 12:41 pm

Fifty billion dollars.

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The Black Diamond community is a very giving place
The Black Diamond community is a very giving...
November 28, 2018 12:53 pm

The time of year is the time to give

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Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday
November 21, 2018 10:27 am

Your vote may already be cast and counted in this year’s election. Your wallet, however, contains another valuable “vote” this…

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‘Logical fallacies’ help each of us defend our arguments
‘Logical fallacies’ help each of us defend our...
By Richard Elfers • November 20, 2018 2:39 pm

What are logical fallacies? Ross Weisman’s article, “Is Your Reasoning Sound? A Look at Logical Fallacies,” published at Smerconish.com, gives…

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Trump helped erase voter complacency
Trump helped erase voter complacency
By Richard Elfers • November 15, 2018 10:04 am

The Nov. 6 midterms set a record number for voters: An estimated 113 million came out to the polls, or…

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Midterm winners and losers
Midterm winners and losers
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • November 14, 2018 11:18 am

A surge in voter interest, a swell in the ranks of Democratic state lawmakers and a spendy bunch of contests…

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‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov. 6
‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov....
By Richard Elfers • November 8, 2018 10:43 am

By the time you read this, you will either be in celebration or in mourning. You will have found out…

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Thank you for another successful book sale
Thank you for another successful book sale
November 7, 2018 9:51 am

The Maple Valley Library Guild wishes to thank the community for its support during our October book and media sale….

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Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes
Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes
By Richard Elfers • November 2, 2018 12:27 pm

As a youth in my late teens, I joined a strict religious cult and spent seven years of my life…

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KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round
KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round
By Lisa Rosenblum • November 1, 2018 1:11 pm

The first Tuesday in November is Election Day—a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice in determining…

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I’m voting for Bill Ramos this election
I’m voting for Bill Ramos this election
October 31, 2018 12:06 pm

I have been following the race for the 5th Legislative District since before the primaries and noticed the ad placed…

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‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding...
By Richard Elfers • October 27, 2018 11:39 am

The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.

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I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves your vote
I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves...
October 26, 2018 11:32 am

Sen. Joe Fain has been and continues to be an active member of our community. During his tenure, he has…

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Great Support Keeps the Black Diamond Community Center Going Strong
Great Support Keeps the Black Diamond Community Center...
October 25, 2018 10:28 am

The Black Diamond Community Center’s 27th annual fundraising Dinner Auction, held Oct. 6, was a great success. All money made…

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Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes
Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • October 24, 2018 2:11 pm

Writing the next state budget is going to be a taxing experience.

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I-1631 raises the gas tax, a lot
I-1631 raises the gas tax, a lot
October 18, 2018 10:21 am

Misleadingly titled the “Carbon Emissions Fee Measure,” Initiative 1631 will actually eventually cost taxpayers in Washington state nearly $1,000 extra…

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False rape allegations are not the problem to address
False rape allegations are not the problem to...
By Ray Miller-Still • October 17, 2018 12:23 pm

Our president said it’s a very scary time to be a man in America right now.

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