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Removing Snake River dams is unwise | Brunell

There are dams that should come down and those that shouldn’t.

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Trump watch: investigate, don’t impeach him

I believe in investigating Trump. Congress must do this, but I don’t think he should be impeached. It…

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Leadership and homelessness

The KOMO special “Seattle is Dying” validates the homeless crisis. … ”Whether you believe addiction is a disease…

Burgers and fries or trains and rails?

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Burgers and fries or trains and rails?

A Sound Transit committee recently removed the Lowe’s/Dick’s site from consideration for a light rail maintenance facility.

Washington’s big tax bump | Brunell

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Washington’s big tax bump | Brunell

With the dust settling from the 2019 legislative session, the focus is assessing the impacts on taxpayers and…

State, feds splash and clash over Washington’s water quality

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State, feds splash and clash over Washington’s water quality

President Donald Trump is ready to give Washington the clean water rules its leaders requested.

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Start your waste reduction journey

Most Americans throw away about 4.5 gallons of stuff every single day. That’s a whole lot of garbage.

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Interim House speaker takes on challenges of a tough seat

The Frank Chopp era is over.

New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell

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New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell

Montana’s legislature took the unusual step of exempting older, less-valued mobile homes from property tax as a way…

Democrats doing a victory lap, but other matters remain unfinished

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Democrats doing a victory lap, but other matters remain unfinished

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

KCLS fosters connections with local governments and library advocates

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KCLS fosters connections with local governments and library advocates

King County Library System fosters connections with local governments and library advocates to strengthen collaboration, encourage citizen engagement…

E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches

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E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches

The vast majority of e-waste isn’t handled in an environmentally friendly way

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Senator’s sorry remarks reflect divided Olympia

Sen. Maureen Walsh’s comment about nurses spending their day playing cards after introducing an amendment requiring an eight-hour…

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Budget needs to be prioritized

I agree with Councilmember Largo Wales concerning city budgeting (“Financial situation not dire, but does need help,” Auburn…

Gov. Jay Inslee. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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From climate change to health care, Democrats advance governor’s agenda

Jay Inslee looks to be enjoying his best legislative session as governor.

More hatchery fish needed

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More hatchery fish needed

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to strategically release an additional 50 million chinook from…

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Montana woman recognized among Fortune’s greatest world leaders

Imagine sitting home and learning Fortune Magazine just listed you among the world’s greatest leaders? That’s exactly what…

Seeking compromise on data privacy, Dems found controversy

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Seeking compromise on data privacy, Dems found controversy

Microsoft, Amazon and Comcast got invited to to help craft language but consumer groups did not

There’s enough money to fund Auburn schools without increasing property taxes

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There’s enough money to fund Auburn schools without increasing property taxes

By Liv Finne, Washington Policy Center, for the Auburn Reporter

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Really above the law?

Really above the law?