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COMMENTARY: Finding inspiration in local politics

When I don’t live in my fictional America in which we follow the rule of “Let Bartlet be…

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

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So much in me, good and bad, I trace back to my old man | Whale’s Tales

This Sunday, like many folks across this nation will do and each in their own way, I will…

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

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The importance of independence in police investigations | Roegner

There have been many people of color harmed by police officers. While all are investigated, one of the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial: Determination defined Class of 2022

As the Class of 2022 prepares to embark on brand new adventures, we hope they keep with them…

GB

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Green Brief: Living on an ‘island of habitat’

Vashon’s “habitat” status is a critical asset to Puget Sound’s varied ecosystems, especially when combined with its 50…

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COMMENTARY: Thinking about agriculture in an expansive and inclusive way

We do not want to remain trapped in those colonial constructs that could not see the varied and…

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COMMENTARY: An invitation to all to join in a celebration of life

The virus that carries the title COVID-19 has essentially taken two years from us in the sense that…

Police lines set up outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Public domain photo courtesy of VOA/Wikipedia)

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The search for common ground in our national gun conversation | Whale

Late last month, a small Texas city joined an ever-expanding list of cities and sites that none of…

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

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Public needs to hear and see both candidates for King County prosecutor | Roegner

There are bigger races than the race for King County prosecutor, such as U.S. Senate or Congress, and…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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New look for 2022 grads | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial: The Vashon Promise gets its first test

Those who have waited the longest for educational justice should not have to wait any longer.

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COMMENTARY: Vashon Schools Foundation is working to close the gap

Since learning, last month, of the Vashon Island School District’s projected budget shortfall for the 2022-2023 school year,…