Return Alaska to Russia? A month ago, such lunacy wasn’t newsworthy. But after Russia shockingly invaded Ukraine, anything is possible. The assault on Ukraine has… Continue reading
Cartoon
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
It is a July day in 1969, and I am with my family at Lake Surprise. I have just finished first grade in Mrs. Foster’s… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Was it only four years ago that 14 students and three staff members were gunned down at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida? Everytime… Continue reading
Cartoon
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
To say that anything is possible is to condition the sinister, pitfall corollary that nothing is ridiculous. So you told me, dad. All I can… Continue reading
Jayendrina Singha Ray
The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically different space per se, but one that,… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Mask mandates continue to fall in several other states like New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and will also change in California and Oregon… Continue reading
Commentary
Common sense respectful behavior and decorum in our society has broken down into angry undercurrents with unreconciled grievances everywhere. It does not help that a… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
Those who know me know me know I’m a bit of a stickler about language. Not so much about the grammar, although of course that… Continue reading
By The Herald Editorial Board Reform of the state’s tax system wasn’t at the top of the to-do list for this session of the Washington… Continue reading
Money matters
The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the S&P500 declined about 12.5% on an intraday… Continue reading
Cartoon
Cartoon by Frank Shiers.… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Boeing is the largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world. The company has been loyal to its employees, and Boeing Employee Credit Union is still… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Here’s your state cartoon for this week. It’s based on the reporting of Danny Westneat over the weekend in the Seattle Times: “Christopher Murray, head… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
As one small part of the often derided “legacy media,” I am aware that what I am about to say won’t find sympathy with many… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Politically speaking, it was an exciting week recently when King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced that his current term would be his last. It’s a… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
