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

Opinion

What does it mean to violate the Hatch Act? | Roegner

The federal law was established in 1939.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos

Opinion

Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Business

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely

Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Opinion

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

Opinion

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…

KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain…

The true meaning of community | Guest editorial

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The true meaning of community | Guest editorial

LWTech president Dr. Amy Morrison reflects on how the COVID-19 outbreak has brought the community together.

Toilet paper as essential? | Column

Opinion

Toilet paper as essential? | Column

A monthly column about mindfulness and mental well-being.

Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted. Here’s what’s been happening on the…

Thank you grocery store clerks

Opinion

Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

Opinion

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

Opinion

Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

We need the governor here to know we’re a priority, not in Olympia or on cable news channels.

Opinion

Trump betrays promise to protect, fight for workers

A guest opinion syndicated by PeaceVoice.

‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

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‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

Clarence Moriwaki shares how we can stand up for each other and not have history repeat itself.

Bellevue College student Vanessa Lora-Garibay speaks on prejudice and discrimination during a rally on campus on Jan. 22. Samantha Pak/staff photo

Opinion

We need to, but how do we talk about race? | Windows and Mirrors

Racism is still an issue in this country. How can we have constructive conversations to move forward and…

Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard

Opinion

Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington.

United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors

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United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors

Local clergy from Eastside United Methodist Churches weigh in on the church’s future regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.