Opinion
Are data centers good or bad? It comes down to the cost to local communities | In Focus
“Data centers are economic engines and technical marvels, but they also come with real costs that communities are…
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Washington employers are looking for the exit | Commentary
Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five…
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Audit of homelessness authority should be a wake-up call | Commentary
Where did the money go?
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Deep life lessons surface while watching ‘Frasier’ | Whale’s Tales
I loved the old TV sitcom “Frasier.”
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Let’s make some noise for the love of language | Whale’s Tales
When I was a kid, my father took to calling me, “Gerald McBoing McBoing, the Noisemaking Boy,” after…
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Federal Way’s cookie jar | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers references the story “Legislative wins for Federal Way include keeping money.”
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We learned English in buildings the U.S. bombed | Commentary
On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that a U.S. strike had hit…
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Looking at politics through Lincoln-tinted spectacles | Whale’s Tales
Regular readers of Whale’s Tales may have noticed.
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Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary
If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…
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Fond memories of my favorite seasons spring to mind | Whale’s Tales
My favorite two seasons are spring and fall, each inextricably tied to happy memories.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: President Trump struck while the iron was hot
Reader Kristopher Galvin said the president hit Iran decisively and properly.
Opinion
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…
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No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.
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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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…
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Thank you students, neighbors, for helping Federal Way meet the moment | Commentary
Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched Federal Way meet a moment that tested our values and showed…
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Here’s what I think when someone says ‘Have a nice day’ | Whale’s Tales
Forty years or so ago, as I was thumbing through James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” I happened upon…
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Mark Twain offers insight on latest web of lies | Whale’s Tales
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes,” said American writer and humorist Mark Twain.
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A couple of wishes as we start another year | Whale’s Tales
As I’ve said before in this column, I am not much into making new year’s resolutions.
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Grateful for nurses because they keep us alive | Whale’s Tales
My mother was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years.