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State Legislature made headway on some key issues
Negotiations on the funding and operations of public schools were occurring on most weekdays, not weekends, and there…
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Scrap outmoded definition of Arab
When I tread the corridors and walkways of Green River College, I constantly pass women wearing hijabs (Muslim…
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Tax returns and presidential candidates
Some Democratic lawmakers want to know if they can legally keep President Donald Trump’s name off the ballot…
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Hope for the best with Trump’s learning curve
“If people perceive themselves to be in the domain of gains, they tend to avoid taking risks, fearing…
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Bill would make it easier on voters
In the stack of bills awaiting Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature is what one supporter described as the…
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Operating in different realities
We all live simultaneously in three realities, states theoretical physicist Max Tegmark in his book, “Our Mathematical Universe”.…
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Who’s to blame for another special session?
Another special session is upon us. Truthfully, it’s been going on for awhile among those in the fraternity…
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Major parties lack trust, competence
When sizing up someone, which trait is more important? Trusting that person, or knowing that person is competent?…
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A tiny little squiggle of ink
Ah the Oxford comma. It’s just a tiny little squiggle of ink, but there’s an endless debate over…
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House Democrats may have found a solution
After years of futility in targeting the wealthy, House Democrats may have divined an approach to achieve some…
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If our leaders simply accepted blame
“The BUCK STOPS here” was a sign that sat on President Harry Truman’s desk. The meaning of this…
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Challenge to support Rainier Foothills
The Courier-Herald’s article about the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation’s annual giving campaign has generated questions and concern from…
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The simple truth: nagging never ends
Once upon a time, I was a kid who lived at home and was tired of having adults…