Opinion
China’s sword policy cutting deep into recycling | Brunell
Earlier this month, China launched its “national sword” policy which bans many recyclable materials it traditionally imported. Meanwhile,…
Opinion
What’s the tab? | Shiers
The cost to renew your car tabs in our state remains excessively high and funding public transit projects.
Letters to the Editor
Losing a building filled with memories
Watching the tragic destruction of an historic building on Main Street was heart wrenching.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
Opinion
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
Opinion
Recycling resolutions for a greener 2018 | Metzler
It’s the most optimistic time of the year. The gyms are packed, classes are at capacity, and we’re…
Opinion
Reflecting on the old and ringing in the New Year | KCLS
What a busy and eventful year this has been. As I write my last column as interim director,…
Opinion
Time for railroads to implement positive track | Brunell
While the investigation continues into the deadly Amtrak derailment near DuPont, the clock continues to tick on the…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s keep our internet open, neutral
With the City proactively investing in providing broadband access to Auburn residents (Auburn Reporter, Dec. 15) I want…
Letters to the Editor
Some regulations worth keeping
A constant refrain bleated from Republicans has been ”excessive government regulation” of business. Let’s examine the validity of…
Letters to the Editor
State way behind in financing our students’ futures
Columnist Jerry Cornfield asserts that “the economy generates billions of extra dollars for the state’s coffers while still…
Opinion
Let’s have a serious discussion about safety | Sen. Fortunato
The presiding officer in the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, recently indicated that he would implement a…
Opinion
Hawks ask for help | Shiers
The injury-depleted Seahawks are in desperate help to make the NFC playoffs.
Opinion
Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
Opinion
Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank
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Opinion
Laying a million Wreaths Across America | Brunell
Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for…
Opinion
Counties vow to fight state to get things done | Petri Dish
Elected leaders of Washington’s 39 counties are fed up with lawmakers and governors telling them what to do…