Richard Elfers
Do you feel that, like the COVID-19 pandemic, insane behavior is spreading like a plague? I do. Whether I look at the political right or… Continue reading
Inside Politics
The question for King County residents is more complicated than it appears.
Inside Politics
Races underway across state and King County.
Richard Elfers
The pandemic has revealed President Trump’s weaknesses like never before.
Guest column
Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs. And all across the state, Washington employers are leading by example in the fight to stop the… Continue reading
Guest column
Far too few people remember the 1972 Seattle billboard: “Would the last person who leaves Seattle please turn out the lights?” The reference was to… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Based on comments from elected officials and police, the Black Lives Matter movement is picking up political momentum just in time for the 2021-2022 budget… Continue reading
Guest column
There’s so much happening in our country.
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
The decisions regarding whom we honor in our public squares require deliberation and consensus.
Inside Politics
Inquests frequently unfold against a backdrop of sadness and drama: Family members’ shock at the sudden loss of a loved one at the hands of… Continue reading
Guest column
What really matters is the desire to find.
With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.
Inside Politics
Our country is at a defining moment in our search for true equality. Another murder of a Black man at the hands of a white… Continue reading
Moving forward, the Auburn Reporter will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of Black people. It has long been the practice… Continue reading
Guest column
What really matters is the desire to find.
“Don’t make me come down there.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet Saturday, after viewing video of New York City residents squeezing… Continue reading
Guest editorial
Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port of Seattle pledge to stand with communities.
Inside Politics
Despite spending most of my life in government and politics and working with some of the best, I still judge a politician by what they… Continue reading
When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed our world.
