Opinion
Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell
Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…
Opinion
We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales
I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…
Opinion
The wheels on Auburn’s bus history go ‘round and ‘round | Whale’s Tales
Consider the Sound Transit Station on 23 A Street South Southwest.
Opinion
Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell
In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…
Opinion
Ironies in the current hate-the-mainstream-press moment | Whale’s Tales
Boy, we who make our living with a pen and a notepad in hand have sure dropped in…
Opinion
We must rediscover the lost art of compromise | Whale’s Tales
Believing political parties would be bad for the future of the fledgling United States, some of our Founding…
Opinion
Auburn’s new Santa House | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Remember the Santa House, once a beloved feature of Christmas seasons past in downtown Auburn? The Auburn Cooperative…
Opinion
Searching for truth and obnoxiousness within ourselves | Whale’s Tales
I see it as one of those self evident truths about the human race.
Opinion
Wandering and pondering in your local cemetery | Whale’s Tales
I like to wander through cemeteries.
Opinion
The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner
Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…
Opinion
Writer confesses to deep, dark secret | Whale’s Tales
With grammar and language, clarity matters.
Opinion
My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale
For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…
Opinion
Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner
One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…
Opinion
There’s nothing partisan about recognizing the truth | Whale’s Tales
Nobody cares. Nobody is watching.