The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Which is the best avenue for a strong economy? Republicans want to free themselves of government regulations and taxation. Democrats want to protect the poor and middle class with a safety net. This is the battle we are seeing in the nation’s Capitol right now.
Watching the coverage unfold this past week of the Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent search for the suspects, I can see why so many people in this country are increasingly skeptical of or frustrated with the national news media.
OK, now I want to get in the car and drive down to the Testy Chef right now. Food Lovers Unite!
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers
Over the next few weeks we will begin seeing declarations of candidacy for political office from many brave souls.
This is the way the world is and we have to find a way to live in it. We must find a way to sail our ships and weather the storms individually and collectively. That’s part of growing up. Every generation before us has had to figure it out, too. I think the challenge will be good for us.
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
During the past few days I’ve wondered what happened to the science teachers I had in seventh grade at Highland Middle School in Bellevue.
I don’t know how many times Mom or Dad has forgotten the onion, or cheese, or milk, something! This store is the hippity hop of town from after school until closing time.
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
The subject of telephone party lines came up at the office this week and, of course, I was one of the few old enough to remember them well.
First impressions on some things are hard to erase. Some things such as painting nails, cleaning your room, and cooking.
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
As many readers know, I have a new obsession: running.
I have a riddle for you. What do you need to live that covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface? If you said chocolate milk you seriously need help.
I have had the good fortune to talk to quite a few teachers in the Kent School District this last month. I’ve been visiting buildings and talking about issues that concern educators in their professional lives.
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
The City of Maple Valley’s effort to make it easier to annex the Donut Hole property is in the home stretch.
What we do at the paper is about community. Period.
