Opinion
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…
Opinion
Seeking compromise on data privacy, Dems found controversy
Microsoft, Amazon and Comcast got invited to to help craft language but consumer groups did not
Opinion
There’s enough money to fund Auburn schools without increasing property taxes
By Liv Finne, Washington Policy Center, for the Auburn Reporter
Opinion
Lawmakers need to re-examine budget before adjourning
Before lawmakers wrap up their work in Olympia, they should reexamine their hefty new state spending plan.
Opinion
Woman on 17-day fast to spotlight orcas’ plight
At nearly noon, Lanni Johnson sat in a fold-up beach chair in the chilly shade of the state…
Opinion
Are sheriffs above the law?
Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office…
Letters to the Editor
A thank you to Reichert, Schrier for supporting causes
Great to see former Congressman Reichert honored for his hard and often bipartisan work (“Dave Reichert Day proclaimed…
Letters to the Editor
There are bigger issues than plastic bags
I am glad to hear from last week’s paper that Sen. Mona Das is most proud of her…
Opinion
Libraries are places of connection and community pride
A public library is often considered the heart of the community, providing programs and services that bring people…
Opinion
Inconvenient truth about batteries | Brunell
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material and the…
Opinion
Is a low-carbon fuel standard running out of political gas?
OLYMPIA — If the Democrat-controlled Legislature fails to pass a low-carbon fuel standard this session, Steve Hobbs, one…
Opinion
Embrace the sharing economy for Earth Day
By Hannah Scholes, Waste Management, for the Auburn Reporter
Opinion
Darker side of renewables | Brunell
Before our country, in haste, dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts.
Opinion
Democrats are in charge, but GOP is helping steer the debate
Republicans see their role as fixing or foiling bad bills. Democrats’ tax bills are their new target
Opinion
Teaching, training tomorrow’s leaders, workers
Legislature urged to fully fund our community and technical colleges
Letters to the Editor
Let’s stay on standard time
Daylight saving time should not be year-round in Washington state as proposed by the Senate.
Opinion
Oil companies betting on electric technology | Brunell
Across the pond, London-based BP and Netherlands-headquartered Shell are looking to invest in innovative electric technology which is…
Opinion
Cascade Water Alliance turns 20, continues to run strong
By John Stokes, chair, Cascade Water Alliance, for the Auburn Reporter
Opinion
What tax-raising idea will win out in March budget madness?
Democrats, who control the House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages