Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency
DON BRUNELL
Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes and fees on taxpayers; however, it comes back to bite them hard when people… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
Nine of the most powerful political jobs in Washington state will be filled by voters in 2020. We’re talking governor, attorney general, secretary of state,… Continue reading
GUEST EDITORIAL
While we addressed a number of important issues with our member state associations at section meetings the past month, perhaps none of the topics are… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
The GOP wants a Democratic senator held to account for accusations which an investigation found to be false
GUEST EDITORIAL
By Liv Finne, Washington Policy Center, for the Auburn Reporter Teachers are still using the “whole language” method to teach reading, a method rejected two… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars
BOOK NOOK
If asked for a show of hands in tech-savvy King County, many would know what the term “artificial intelligence” means. But some may not. Also… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
As backers of I-1000 gear up, a legal spat involving others is casting a shadow on their efforts.
GUEST EDITORIAL
By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director When the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey was released by the National Federation of State High School… Continue reading
DON BRUNELL
Traditionally, media coverage of the Paris Air Show focuses on the battle between Boeing and Airbus over market share for newer large commercial jets. However,… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
King County Library System is committed to inclusion – the idea that public libraries belong to everyone. It is one of our core values and… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
Governor skipped a meeting about tax breaks, he said, Boeing squeezed out of the state.
GUEST OP
By Karissa Niehoff and Mick Hoffman, for the Reporter Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in Washington has reached epidemic proportion. When more… Continue reading
Treaty tribes are encouraged by fish passage improvement projects in the Puget Sound region and other projects that will open access to many miles of… Continue reading
DON BRUNELL
A few years ago on Labor Day, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee presented a compelling commentary on the need for employers and employees to set… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
OLYMPIA — When Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a 12-word sentence in the transportation budget in May, he knew what he was doing was without precedent… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in 2020
DON BRUNELL
While drones are coming of age in firefighting, they are also establishing a foothold in restoring fire-scorched forests. Firefighting drones grabbed the spotlight last April… Continue reading
JERRY CORNFIELD
OLYMPIA – If you’ve lost count of how many new and higher taxes state lawmakers passed this year, it was 12. And voters will get… Continue reading
