Most of the 2.5 million annual Alamo visitors focus on the epic 1836 battle in which a small band of brave Texans was eventually overrun… Continue reading
REPORTER EDITORIAL
Much of the talk about tariffs and trade wars has centered on the Trump administration’s decision to pursue increased taxes on some international supplies of… Continue reading
By Trudi Inslee/For the Reporter The Reproductive Parity Act, SB 6219, is a barrier-breaking bill several years in the making. The RPA is just one… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
State finds money to back public education, meet the mandate for now
One of the country’s finest college basketball programs, Gonzaga prepares for another visit to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, while Washington and Washington State remain… Continue reading
In the 1950s, America’s “Big Three” automakers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) were the pacesetters for our industrial dominance. They had the skilled workers, the… Continue reading
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THE PETRI DISH
Property tax, car tabs remain a burden
This St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the Irish have lots to celebrate. Ireland is cleaner, greener and more prosperous. Ireland is an island nation roughly… Continue reading
As the tribal and state co-managers begin the annual salmon season setting process, the effects of drought and poor ocean conditions over the past few… Continue reading
Ichiro Suzuki is back with the Mariners after the club signed the 44-year-old, free agent outfielder to a one-year deal. The iconic Mariner adds depth… Continue reading
Every spring, King County Library System presents its annual report to the board of trustees. Our year in review is a compilation of stories, statistics,… Continue reading
Kent needs additional police officers to put it in line with other local cities
Editor’s note: This is the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association position statement written by Sandy Stokes The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is deeply disturbed by the… Continue reading
It was hard to get excited about the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but give the South Koreans credit for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to pull the… Continue reading
Funny how things change around here in the turn of a calendar year. Back on Feb. 16, 2017, I wrote in this space: “This may… Continue reading
Do good military commanders make good education leaders? That is a question Montana’s Higher Education Commission will answer in the coming years. However, if the… Continue reading
State considering additional taxes
In Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing lawmakers to enact a new tax on carbon gas emissions before the legislature adjourns on March 8. Inslee… Continue reading
“And will the real Donald Trump please stand up?” These famous words originated from the old game show, “To Tell the Truth,” which aired beginning… Continue reading
