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The human cost of the new SNAP requirements | Commentary

Food is not a privilege. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not something you…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Whack-a-mole at Snoqualmie City Hall | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

The city of Snoqualmie recently notified the public that Mike Chambless is no longer working as city administrator.…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

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Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary

Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.

Cartoon by Roy Rand

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Small business owners, small business employees | Cartoon by Roy Rand

This cartoon by Valley native Roy Rand references the story “Valley employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes.”

The Washington State Capitol in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia

In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.

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Letters to the Editor

Tired of hearing how tough it is for business | Letter to the editor

Tired of hearing how tough it is for business

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Consider the assumptions made by your worldview | Whale’s Tales

One of the best books I have ever read, “Debate: Argumentation or Advocacy?,” I first picked up for…

Cartoon by Roy Rand

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Fair weather fans? | Cartoon by Roy Rand

Cartoon by Roy Rand

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Gaslighting, selfishness and other sinister things | Whale’s Tales

I would prefer — as I expect most of you would, too — that the course of human…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Time for us to take another look at Lincoln’s playbook | Whale’s Tales

Hatred of Americans by Americans.

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Letters to the Editor

A note to all Americans | Letter to the editor

A note to all Americans

William Shaw

Business

Telling our stories and bringing us together | Shaw

During these interesting times, the need to highlight what brings us together as a community is even stronger.…