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Locals and newcomers alike may disagree about how much drizzle and gray skies they want in the Pacific Northwest, but when it comes to how our government works, I think the great majority of us would …
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Ellen Hiatt / Washington Newspaper Publishers Association.
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3/19/25
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I have known that I wanted to be a librarian since the age of 9. Even before that, my life was one surrounded by books and literature.
My mother always said that she used to read to me …
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3/17/25
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Washington is a sanctuary state.
Washington state is one of many that allow illegals driver’s licenses. Driver’s license signatures are used as verification for voter ID. It's …
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3/17/25
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This week, Clark County was on the verge of stepping back from a disastrous decision that would send millions of our tax dollars to Portland via TriMet and light rail — something the majority …
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3/17/25
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Clark County Citizens United Inc. wants the public to know what is really at stake when the Friends of Clark County (FOCC) sues the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the proposed …
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3/17/25
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The most important issues I hear about daily from constituents in Southwest Washington and across our state are affordability and crime. Families are struggling with the rising cost of living — …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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3/16/25
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Being on the minority side in the state Senate means playing defense against a lot of bad pieces of legislation, but there are times when we can still take satisfaction in a job well done.
One …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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3/14/25
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Washington families feel the strain of rising costs on everything from housing to gas to groceries. Inflation has already driven up prices, yet lawmakers in Olympia continue pushing policies that …
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Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus chair
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3/10/25
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At $80,500, the median annual state-employee salary in Washington is higher than the median annual private-sector pay in 38 of our state’s 39 counties.
People often seem surprised when …
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Sen. John Braun
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3/10/25
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As lawmakers head into the final half of the legislative session, they have some big decisions to make. Do they take a middle road and keep costs under control, or do they increase taxes and add new …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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3/10/25
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It seems like legislative Democrats are always coming up with reasons for wanting to let people out of prison sooner.
One of the latest examples is Senate Bill 5266, which is on deck for a vote …
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Commentary by Sen John Braun, R-Centralia
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3/7/25
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Any battle over tariffs between the United States and Canada, China, and Mexico is concerning, but if it escalates, it will hit Washington farmers particularly hard. Avoiding that possibility should …
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By Don Brunell
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3/5/25
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A Feb. 17 article, “Gluesenkamp-Perez, Newhouse invite new Secretary of Transportation to visit I-5 Bridge,” failed to mention the growing cost of the I-5 Bridge plan, currently estimated …
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3/3/25
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Considering what is happening in our country, David’s words in Psalms 37 seem surprisingly fitting: “Do not fret because of evildoers … Trust in the Lord, and do good: Dwell in the …
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3/3/25
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While making “our” new limited government, and replacing the government workers with AI, you should be aware that the government also includes the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress and even …
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3/3/25
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I am deeply grateful for the community’s support in passing both of our school district levy propositions. Over the next three years, these funds will directly strengthen:
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3/3/25
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At $80,500, the median annual state-employee salary in Washington is higher than the median annual private-sector pay in 38 of our state’s 39 counties.
People often seem surprised when …
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2/28/25
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Washington families feel the strain of rising costs on everything from housing to gas to groceries. Inflation has already driven up prices, yet lawmakers in Olympia continue pushing policies that …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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2/28/25
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The Trump administration’s decision to fire more than 4,400 civil servants, including 3,400 U.S. Forest Service and 1,000 National Park Service employees, is appalling and dangerous. The men …
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2/27/25
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Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. House Bill 1921 and Senate Bill 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax (VMT) of 2.6 cents per mile in response to an …
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By Sam Cardwell / Mountain States Policy Center
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2/26/25
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