Opinion
New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell
Montana’s legislature took the unusual step of exempting older, less-valued mobile homes from property tax as a way…
Opinion
Democrats doing a victory lap, but other matters remain unfinished
Democratic lawmakers greeted the end of the 2019 legislative session with warm embraces, wide smiles, and for some,…
Opinion
KCLS fosters connections with local governments and library advocates
King County Library System fosters connections with local governments and library advocates to strengthen collaboration, encourage citizen engagement…
Opinion
E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches
The vast majority of e-waste isn’t handled in an environmentally friendly way
Letters to the Editor
Senator’s sorry remarks reflect divided Olympia
Sen. Maureen Walsh’s comment about nurses spending their day playing cards after introducing an amendment requiring an eight-hour…
Opinion
From climate change to health care, Democrats advance governor’s agenda
Jay Inslee looks to be enjoying his best legislative session as governor.
Opinion
More hatchery fish needed
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to strategically release an additional 50 million chinook from…
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…
Letters to the Editor
Really above the law?
Bob Roegner’s article (“Are sheriffs above the law?” Kent Reporter, April 12) posited that sheriffs are acting as…
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
Remember a good friend who went his own way
One of the inevitable costs in aging is watching old friends pass away. Seems to happen more and…
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…
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
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
Darker side of renewables | Brunell
Before our country, in haste, dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts.
Opinion
Sound Transit, politics and Superfund sites
Elected leaders and residents want a landfill as the preferred site, and that raises questions.
Letters to the Editor
Let’s look at a balanced, fair tax code
Washington tax laws are unfair and unproportioned.
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