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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Why wouldn’t you vaccinate to save loved ones?...
    By Bob Roegner • July 16, 2021 5:30 am

    Many Americans continue to be hesitant to get the COVID vaccine, even though President Joe Biden has been given high…

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Cities can help solve the homelessness challenge |...
    By Bob Roegner • July 9, 2021 12:30 pm

    Each one of the cities outside Seattle faces the same problems Seattle has faced when it comes to homelessness because…

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Politics of homelessness have taken a nasty turn...
    By Bob Roegner • July 6, 2021 8:26 am

    A common stereotype is that homeless people are all hooked on drugs — but sometimes a job loss, death in…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over
    By The Herald Editorial Board • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

    We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Races for Congress will include a few twists...
    By Bob Roegner • June 25, 2021 5:30 am

    A few weeks ago, we looked at local races for King County government, along with cities, school boards and special…

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Thoughts and prayers just aren’t enough | Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • June 18, 2021 5:30 am

    The violence must stop. And our elected officials have the ability to stop it.

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    Jesse Franklin is board president of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and an attorney at Schlemlein Fick & Franklin, PLLC.
    Prioritizing sexual assault cases amid King County court...
    By (double-click to edit) • June 15, 2021 2:20 pm

    Guest column

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    City and school board races highlight local elections...
    By Bob Roegner • June 11, 2021 5:30 am

    A record 646 candidates in King County cities have filed for local offices.

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    King County Council elections could be more exciting...
    By Bob Roegner • June 4, 2021 5:30 am

    In most King County election races, the incumbent has all of the advantages, and the races are rarely competitive. But…

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    Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service
    Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of...
    By The Herald Editorial Board • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating...
    By The Herald Editorial Board • May 22, 2021 1:30 am

    With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Needle exchange program: Compassion vs. intolerance | Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • May 4, 2021 12:15 pm

    One of the more creative methods for treating drug users is the Seattle-King County Public Health’s needle exchange program, which…

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    Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.
    Rethinking a natural gas ban in Washington state...
    By Don C. Brunell • April 30, 2021 5:30 am

    Sometimes being first isn’t good.

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    Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.
    Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath...
    April 9, 2021 3:30 pm

    In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a gorgon whose…

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    Thoughts on police reform and public trust |...
    February 12, 2021 10:30 am

    By Steven D. Strachan, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    A legislative session like no other we’ve seen...
    By Bob Roegner • January 1, 2021 3:45 pm

    In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all the House…

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Time to predict November’s election winners | Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • October 30, 2020 9:30 am

    A look at statewide offices in Washington.

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate...
    By Seattle Weekly • September 29, 2020 12:45 pm

    Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    Republican’s write-in campaign highlights post-primary intrigue | Roegner
    By Bob Roegner • September 18, 2020 5:00 am

    Can former Bothell mayor beat two Democrats for lieutenant governor post?

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    Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
    What does it mean to violate the Hatch...
    By Bob Roegner • September 12, 2020 5:00 am

    The federal law was established in 1939.

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