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Opinion
Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.
Thank Zenger and a strong-willed jury for freedom...
May 10, 2019 1:30 am

“No democracy has existed in the modern world without the existence of a free press. Newspapers and pamphlets allow for…

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Democrats didn’t quite run the entire table
Democrats didn’t quite run the entire table
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • May 8, 2019 12:00 pm

Democratic lawmakers greeted the end of the 2019 legislative session with warm embraces, wide smiles, and for some, irrepressible joy.

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King County and my grassy lawn
King County and my grassy lawn
May 3, 2019 1:30 am

King County and my grassy lawn

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Inslee and Democrats are riding high
Inslee and Democrats are riding high
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • May 3, 2019 1:30 am

Governor’s absenteeism to campaign for president is a big help too.

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Richard Elfers
Seeking real freedom, no matter what the era
By Richard Elfers • May 3, 2019 1:30 am

Each age has a spirit or attitude that dominates over and competes with other worldviews.

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Balancing individual rights and the common good
Balancing individual rights and the common good
By Richard Elfers • April 26, 2019 1:30 am

Which is more important, serving the common good of a society or protecting individual rights? This is a question I…

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The crucial elements to good government
The crucial elements to good government
By Richard Elfers • April 19, 2019 1:30 am

What makes good government? What makes bad government? We all have experienced both types, and some in-between. Good government can…

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Enumclaw: trying to retain original charm while building booms
Enumclaw: trying to retain original charm while building...
By Richard Elfers • April 12, 2019 1:30 am

All Puget Sound areas are growing. In Enumclaw, the question is, how will its original charm be maintain while building booms throughout the city?

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Are sheriffs above the law?
Are sheriffs above the law?
By Bob Roegner • April 9, 2019 1:30 pm

Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office – and enforce the law.

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Fueling educational opportunity in Washington
Fueling educational opportunity in Washington
April 5, 2019 2:18 pm

By Allison Morrell

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Sometimes, the smaller things matter more than the big picture
Sometimes, the smaller things matter more than the...
By Richard Elfers • March 29, 2019 1:30 am

Recently I took a group of senior citizens to tour the Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle. It was impressive to…

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Why not change the name to match the location?
Why not change the name to match the...
March 28, 2019 11:02 am

To Lakeside Industries,

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What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?
What tax raising idea will win out in...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 28, 2019 1:30 am

Democrats, who control the House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.

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Gov. Inslee and the Supreme Court
Gov. Inslee and the Supreme Court
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 24, 2019 10:30 am

In 2015, after another session without procuring a key weapon in his climate change fighting strategy, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee…

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Political parties often bring trouble
Political parties often bring trouble
By Richard Elfers • March 23, 2019 11:30 am

On his way out, George Washington made it clear that political parties have the potential for national harm.

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Addressing concerns, inaccurate statements
Addressing concerns, inaccurate statements
March 15, 2019 1:33 pm

To facilitate fact-based discussion about Lakeside Industries’ application to relocate its Covington asphalt facility to the Industrial-zoned site on state…

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JFK and LBJ, America’s ‘best and brightest’
JFK and LBJ, America’s ‘best and brightest’
By Richard Elfers • March 15, 2019 1:30 am

The year was 1975. I had just received my master’s in history from Pepperdine University in Central L.A. I had…

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Trade issues coalesce Washington’s delegation
Trade issues coalesce Washington’s delegation
By Don C. Brunell • March 12, 2019 1:30 am

Historically, international trade issues have galvanized our state’s congressional delegation. Many wondered if that would still be the case today….

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Lies during the Cuban missile crisis
Lies during the Cuban missile crisis
By Richard Elfers • March 10, 2019 10:30 am

Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy lied about Soviet missile strength to win the 1960 election.

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When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing
When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must...
By Bob Roegner • March 4, 2019 2:45 pm

Microsoft has started the regional dialogue, but will cities rise to the challenge?

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