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What’s to blame for the increase in gun violence? | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Joycelyn Cecelia Foss | Obituary

Joycelyn Cecelia Foss | Obituary

Joycelyn Cecelia Foss died of natural causes at age 91 on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Herbert and… Continue reading

Joycelyn Cecelia Foss | Obituary
Joy Louise Block | Obituary

Joy Louise Block | Obituary

In loving memory of Joy Block, born January 5th, 1926, and passed away on January 29th, 2022, at the age of 96 from complications of… Continue reading

Joy Louise Block | Obituary
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Great news! The pandemic is over! | Shiers

Here’s your state cartoon for this week. It’s based on the reporting of Danny Westneat over the weekend in the Seattle Times: “Christopher Murray, head… Continue reading

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo. (WNPA News Service)

State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions

They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school boards meet.

A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo. (WNPA News Service)
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Federal Way, Auburn and the Legislature | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Five day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 27, day Partly cloudy, high 47° Thursday, Jan. 27, night Areas of fog, low 32° Friday, Jan. 28, day Foggy early, then partly… Continue reading

Christa Meyer, residential physical therapist in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, plays Wordle daily. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

What in the world is Wordle? It’s an online game C-R-A-Z-E

Solving the daily five-letter brain teaser in six tries is the latest social media obsession.

Christa Meyer, residential physical therapist in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, plays Wordle daily. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

How chips define the evolving world order | Guest column

Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Why is the janitor teaching math? | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Please vote yes for Kent schools | Letters

Please vote yes for Kent schools “Successfully Preparing All Students for Their Futures” is what the Kent School District does, every day. The community role… Continue reading

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Donald Courtland Pfaff Sr. | Obituary

Donald Courtland Pfaff Sr. | Obituary

Donald Courtland Pfaff Sr. passed December 30, 2021. Born in Sioux City, Iowa to Theodore E. Pfaff and Eva Mae Starkey Pfaff on January 26th,… Continue reading

Donald Courtland Pfaff Sr. | Obituary
Douglas Carl Linstead | Obituary

Douglas Carl Linstead | Obituary

Douglas Carl Linstead of Kent Washington passed away on Jan. 5 in Kent at the age of 90. He was born on June 2nd 1931… Continue reading

Douglas Carl Linstead | Obituary
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Five-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 20 day Cloudy, high 53°, chance of rain 60 percent Thursday, Jan. 20, night Partly cloudy in the evening and more clouds overnight,… Continue reading

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo

Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime

Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo
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Can I have my job back? | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Paul Mitchell Stewart | Obituary

Paul Mitchell Stewart | Obituary

Paul Mitchell Stewart, 84 years of age, took his last breath on January 2, 2022, at Valley General Medical Hospital. He was a resident of… Continue reading

Paul Mitchell Stewart | Obituary
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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.

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