Careful not to follow Sweden’s haste | Brunell

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Careful not to follow Sweden’s haste | Brunell

Sweden and Washington state are very similar. Both have strong “green” movements and are quickly moving to eliminate…

Vote yes on the King County Parks Levy | GUEST OP

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Vote yes on the King County Parks Levy | GUEST OP

Preserve our green spaces to protect public health and well-being

Letters to the Editor

Support our first responders, vote yes on Prop 1

We all depend on the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority to provide emergency medical services and fire protection…

Letters to the Editor

Paying too much

Opening the July 12 edition of the Opinion page, I was surprised to read Mr. Cornfields’ piece (“Yes,…

America’s renewed interest in the moon

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America’s renewed interest in the moon

Today’s space race not only has China and India competition, but private sector investors as well

In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman

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In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman

After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.

Nothing cheesy: Apollo missions brought us more than just the moon

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Nothing cheesy: Apollo missions brought us more than just the moon

America needed something to bring people together. Apollo 11 accomplished that.

2020 Census and the importance of being counted

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2020 Census and the importance of being counted

Census affects everything from government representation to federal funding.

On the road to recovery to ride again | Dinsmore

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On the road to recovery to ride again | Dinsmore

A dad never likes to be awakened by a 6 a.m. message like the one I received on…

China’s mighty migrating mandate

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China’s mighty migrating mandate

Country has to get serious about its trash problem as its fast-paced economy expands

KCLS forges partnerships for broader public benefit

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KCLS forges partnerships for broader public benefit

The King County Library System strives to create meaningful partnerships with other public agencies, private businesses, and nonprofits…

Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes

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Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes

They passed 51 bills to bring in more money. Democrats pushed major tax hikes past a resistant GOP.

COURTESY, Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

Opinion

This year’s biggest election for Democrats isn’t on the ballot

Four women are vying to become the next House speaker. The Democratic caucus will decide in July.

Restoring affordability to a college education is vital to America

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Restoring affordability to a college education is vital to America

Focus needs to be on approaches, which are affordable and effective for students and their families

Letters to the Editor

Is our country safer loaded with guns?

I find it telling that Mr. Malinski’s May 24 letter (“Stricter gun laws do not reduce crime”) left…

Family-owned business backbone of America

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Family-owned business backbone of America

During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood…

Nation sorely lacks positive role models

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Nation sorely lacks positive role models

Our culture has forgotten the importance of role models to future generations

Letters to the Editor

Time to act is now to save our planet

“Time is now to embrace Green New Deal” (June 7, Kent Reporter) gets it right. The international scientific…

Letters to the Editor

A costly effort

Green New Deal, right.

Legislature: History, investigations and new laws

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Legislature: History, investigations and new laws

The 2019 session of the Legislature included controversy, compromise, surprise, new law and more.