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Think About It: The sound of silence
At first, I thought the greyness I felt was January, the dead of winter, the greyness of the…
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Guest opinion: Student debt draining retired income
Lots is written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents…
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Water Matters: Circles and cycles, part II
Last month the topic of this column wasn’t water, but recycling. I gave in to my fascination and…
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On civility and power: Part III
In exploring the relationship between civility and power, this series has sought to explain why we must reject…
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From the Back Nine: Yes, I am afraid of ghosts
If you use social media or trend-speak, you are probably familiar with the concept of “ghosting.” It’s when…
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Guest opinion: Washington farmers need tariff relief
The good news is Washington’s cherry crop is projected to be as good as 2018; however, absent tariff…
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New law on police use of deadly force was three years in the making
Legislators about to pass a bill that will permit officers to kill only in ‘good faith’
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House passes law enforcement, legislative conduct measures in first floor votes of session
By Franz Wiechers-Gregory
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Clallam Democrats kick off 2019 membership drive
On Jan. 16, Clallam County Democrats kicked off their 2019 membership drive with a goal of 500 members.
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Think About It: Lucy has the football
Most of us remember the comic “Peanuts” created by Charles M. Schultz (1922-2000). For those that don’t, and…
Opinion
How our lawmakers voted
State lawmakers took their first recorded votes of this year’s session in the House of Representatives on Jan.…
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Aging Successfully: Healthy activities for the whole person
A friend who was a psychiatrist told the story of a convent in the Midwest where the nuns…
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Governor’s tax proposal, use of force by police are among top issues for committee action in early days of legislative session
Following the Jan. 14 opening of the 2019 legislative session and Gov. Jay Inslee’s State of the State…