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Watter Matters: A tale of two cycles

When Ann Soule asked me to come off the bench and pinch hit writing this edition of “Water…

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Reflections on another school tragedy

One of the first school shootings in the nation was in 1969 when 16 year-old Brenda Spencer opened…

Reporter’s Notebook: Kids today, still kids tomorrow: A reflection on Toys”R”Us

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Reporter’s Notebook: Kids today, still kids tomorrow: A reflection on Toys”R”Us

As a child of the 1980s, I’ve always been a Toys“R”Us kid.

Guest opinion: Poor salmon returns expected

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Guest opinion: Poor salmon returns expected

As the tribal and state co-managers begin the annual salmon season setting process, the effects of drought and…

Think About It: Fish story

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Think About It: Fish story

Wild Pacific salmon and I have a history. My dad was a commercial fisherman who fished the waters…

How our lawmakers voted — March 14, 2018

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How our lawmakers voted — March 14, 2018

It’s a wrap. The 60-day 2018 regular session of the Legislature ended on schedule just after 10 p.m.…

From the Back Nine: Feelin’ groovy

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From the Back Nine: Feelin’ groovy

I’m writing a novel that has a character named Mrs. Borg. At my writers critique group, some smart…

Letters to the editor — March 7, 2018

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Letters to the editor — March 7, 2018

Library expansion is worthwhile

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Guest opinion: School safety is a collaborative effort

Dear student, parent/guardian, staff and community member,

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How our lawmakers voted — March 7, 2018

Following last Friday’s hurried passage of SB 6617 to exempt themselves from public records disclosure requirements, legislators have…

Olympia could see significant changes in coming year

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Olympia could see significant changes in coming year

Voters will get a chance to really shake up membership in the state Legislature this fall, if they…

Guest opinion: Good manners still count in business

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Guest opinion: Good manners still count in business

Our parents drilled into our heads that saying “please” and “thank you” were not only part of everyday…

Think About It: And, children will lead you

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Think About It: And, children will lead you

“Not again; please … not again. We were having coffee the last morning before our return from what…