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Phoebe Bridgers Reunion Tour. Courtesy of Marymoor Park Concerts.

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Phoebe Bridgers melts crowd at Marymoor Park Concert Series

“Did anyone bring their dads to this concert?” the American indie rock singer asked the crowd on Aug.…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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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…

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Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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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…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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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…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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There’s nothing partisan about recognizing the truth | Whale’s Tales

Nobody cares. Nobody is watching.

Courtesy of Monica Padineant.

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Help Your Grads Start Financially Smart

By Monica Padineant, For the Reporter

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Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Here’s the supreme irony behind so-called states’ rights | Whale’s Tales

Many crack-brained ideas are riding the winds in this country, noxious seeds bound for the ears of sympathetic…

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.

Opinion

Learning surveillance and the metaverse: Do you mind being watched? | Guest column

Ever wondered what helps us learn, the mind or the body?

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Jan. 6 investigation fallout reaches Washington state politics | Roegner

The reaction to the public airing of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, from the investigation into the…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Inslee won’t be on the ballot this year, but he’ll be the target | Roegner

The last time Gov. Jay Inslee ran for re-election was in 2020, and he defeated Republican Loren Culp…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell

Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…

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Fireworks or gas prices? | Shiers

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To prevent future violence, we need to learn what’s in us | Whale’s Tales

Fresh pools of blood, tears and fury.

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Opinion

Let freedom ring | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

What are lawmakers doing to stop gun violence? | Roegner

A gunman recently massacred 19 children and two teachers with a legally-obtained AR-15-style rifle at Robb Elementary School…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Tell these politicians about the value of hydropower | Brunell

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray, both Democrats, issued a draft report that estimates that breaching the…