Opinion
Proposed wall along the border dividing a country
The partial government shutdown started on Friday, Dec. 21 at midnight. The issue is over money to build…
Letters to the Editor
Casting a dim shadow over Trump
Regarding the Nov. 30 “Brighter Side of Trump” letter: the policies of Trump and the Republicans have all…
Letters to the Editor
Presenting a view from the right
You should hear from a Trump supporter now and then just to: 1, prove we still exist; 2,…
Opinion
Tax change would bring in more money, but where would it go?
Many Democratic lawmakers may warm to the tax change but not the diversion of dollars
Letters to the Editor
Time is now to support fight against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. More…
Opinion
New idea: Carbon fee for transportation, environmental work
State Sen. Steve Hobbs is hiking solo on what seems an impossible mission.
Letters to the Editor
Online school keeps us sailing
We enrolled our son, Alex, in Washington Virtual Academy in Kindergarten (WAVA) to embrace his independent learning style.…
Opinion
Guns, helmets and soju proposals queued up for 2019 session
In an annual rite, lawmakers are already putting bills in the hopper they want to debate next year.
Opinion
Returning to take on the nonsense and frustration of social media
A few months ago I wrote a column explaining how I was fed up with the negativity on…
Opinion
Good economic news sprinkled with caution | Brunell
The good news is Washington’s revenues continue to grow and projections for the next couple of years appear…
Opinion
Cost, availability of health care poses a primary concern | Brunell
When Congress convenes next year, lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care.
Opinion
Is Inslee about to prep for presidential run?
Can a little known Thoroughbred from the Pacific Northwest capture the 2020 derby of Democratic presidential candidates?
Letters to the Editor
Why not investigate Joe Fain rape accusation?
The last two Auburn Reporters reported about the investigation into the rape accusation against Sen. Joe Fain.
Letters to the Editor
Homelessness requires care, accountability
Responding to Michael Colasurdo’s comments in a letter to the editor, “Stop paying for the homeless and put…
Letters to the Editor
Brighter side of Trump
I agreed with much of a previous letter writer telling us how horrible President Donald Trump is, but…
Letters to the Editor
Are Democrats ready for change?
There’s hardly any point of having a two-party system in theory when both parties are openly dedicated to…
Opinion
Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell
Federal, state lawmakers must not only address wildfire suppression, but prevention