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‘Tis the season for sustainability | Metzler

Ready or not, the holidays are here. That means it’s time for friends, family, hot chocolate and, of…

Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers

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Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers

The Huskies and Cougars delivered solid college football seasons to earn trips to bowl games this month.

Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP

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Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP

By Reps. Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson

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KCLS unveils Its Best Books for 2017 | GUEST OP

And the envelope, please …

Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT

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Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT

I believe that one of the most misunderstood, and maybe, because of that, the most abused laws of…

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Finding balance in occupational licensing | Brunell

Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only…

Letters to the Editor

Election aftermath: sore losers?

About a week before election day, I emailed Mayor Nancy Backus and told her that I’d already mailed…

Letters to the Editor

Economic collapse: remember ‘08?

Even if you do remember 1993 (“About our business climate today? Remember 1993”, Don Brunell column, Reporter, Nov.…

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A push for a safer Olympia campus | Petri Dish

If you come to the state Capitol and want to see lawmakers in action, there are a few…

Secondary a primary concern | Shiers

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Secondary a primary concern | Shiers

The Seahawks are limping in the pursuit of an NFL playoff berth with an injury-depleted secondary.

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A few thoughts on the word evil | GUEST OP

Spread the word, painful and bitter though it may be for some to hear, nothing about this latest…

Letters to the Editor

Editorial was misleading, insulting

Regarding “America’s monster” (Our Turn editorial, Reporter, Nov. 17):

Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank

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Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank

Frustrated with the lack of progress in salmon recovery – especially Puget Sound chinook – treaty tribes in…

Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

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Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

Plenty is at stake when Washington and Washington State renew the Apple Cup on Saturday (5:30 p.m. FOX…

Letters to the Editor

17, and eager to vote

The voting age should be dropped from 18 years old to 17 – locally and nationwide.

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A right to arm, protect, defend

A gunman recently entered a Texas church and killed numerous helpless people with his semi-auto rifle. A man…

Letters to the Editor

Let’s work, move ahead

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2017 elections.

America’s monster | Our Corner

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America’s monster | Our Corner

Another day, another mass shooting.

Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish

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Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish

A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households…

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About our business climate today? Remember 1993 | Brunell

Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general…