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Allow the principles of democracy to work

I fear that democracy as we know it, the one that allows all opinions an opportunity to be…

Letters to the Editor

Schrier represents what is best for us

It has been a long time since the 8th Congressional District has had someone in Congress who has…

It’s time to get clear on recycling | Metzler

Opinion

It’s time to get clear on recycling | Metzler

The recycling world is changing. Global restrictions and policies are prompting questions about what’s recyclable and what it’s…

Initiative 1634 would ban discriminatory local taxes of food items

Opinion

Initiative 1634 would ban discriminatory local taxes of food items

Measure would prevent new local food taxes

Opinion

Boeing’s venture into hypersonic jetliners

Last spring, Boeing revealed its proposed hypersonic passenger airliner, which would fly much higher and faster than the…

These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

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These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

A special commission will soon decide salaries for state officeholders, including the governor

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Homeless camps harming Green River and its habitat

Last Saturday, my youngest granddaughter and I packed a lunch and went to the Green River to watch…

Gov. Jay Inslee. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Opinion

He’s not on the ballot, but Inslee is campaigning like it

Republicans may find votes in making the election a referendum of the Democratic governor’s agenda

Avoiding trouble tweeting

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Avoiding trouble tweeting

Think hard before posting an angry, irresponsible or accusatory message

What’s really going on at King County Solid Waste?

Opinion

What’s really going on at King County Solid Waste?

Deliberate misrepresentation of facts and opportunities?

Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts

Opinion

Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts

“In this era of post-truth politics, it’s easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire”…

Opinion

Lampson beating odds for family-owned businesses

They are the backbone of the American economy

Move forward on water quality standards

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Move forward on water quality standards

In an unfortunate reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to reconsider our state’s new water quality…

Letters to the Editor

Auburn schools: District health proposal involves gender identification K-12

I would like to make the public aware of upcoming school community meetings to make parents aware of…

Letters to the Editor

2018 elections: Dino Rossi owes an apology

The Sept. 7 issue of the Auburn Reporter included a letter by Martin Metz that demanded an apology…

Even with postage paid, voters couldn’t send ballots on time

Opinion

Even with postage paid, voters couldn’t send ballots on time

While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the Postal Service for delivering them

Opinion

Words of wisdom from the WM Recycle Corps | Metzler

The end of the summer is bittersweet for many reasons. At Waste Management, it’s time to say goodbye…

Much needed dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom | Brunell

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Much needed dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom | Brunell

With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things…

Their I-940 made the ballot, but not the version they prefer

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Their I-940 made the ballot, but not the version they prefer

A much-divided state Supreme Court blew up an unusual compromise when it concluded that Initiative 940, which would…

’18 election: Rossi more equipped to work in Congress

Letters to the Editor

’18 election: Rossi more equipped to work in Congress

If you want a strong leader in Congress who is a business owner and is also an experienced…