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Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked
We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.
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Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.
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Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us
The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…
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Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over
We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.
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Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of dams’ fate
With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.
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Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating kids
With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.
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Editorial: Lawmakers test public’s patience on gun laws
There were more than 24,000 firearm deaths last year, yet state and national lawmakers seem immovable.
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Editorial: Judge’s rebuke of Eyman protects initiative process
Along with a $2.6 million fine, the ruling places restrictions on Eyman’s future initiative campaigns.
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Editorial: Give teachers a cut in line for covid vaccine
It’s worth considering to get kids back in classrooms, but schools can work to open safely for all.
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Editorial: Referendum 90 serves parents’ choice, kids’ health
It assures — at parents’ option — all K-12 students can get age-appropriate sexual health education.
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Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
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Editorial: Keep Wyman as defender of state’s election system
Kim Wyman, a Republican, has helped expand access to voting and improved election security.
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Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
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Editorial: Honor 100 years of suffrage with your ballot
Women’s right to vote was recognized 100 years ago; we need to use the ballots women fought for.
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Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
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Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
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Editorial: What history is owed through our monuments
The decisions regarding whom we honor in our public squares require deliberation and consensus.
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Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us
With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.
