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Opinion

Letter: Was our righteous anger distasteful?

I am writing in response to the letter submitted by Mr. Amburgy regarding the actions outside of Planned…

Opinion

Letter: Inspired?

We currently have a leader that uses personal attacks, insults, and name calling when not pleased with someone…

Letters

Letter: Trump’s war funding is strip-mining the American people

Recently, our President’s war budget was funded for the first time in history at one trillion dollars.

Ninebark Amber Jubilee in Summer. (Sunnyside Nursery)

Life

The Golfing Gardener: Modern Ninebarks for foliage and flower

The glorious season of spring has sprung, officially signaling the annual awakening of all things gardening. We all…

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Monday, March 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches from the sideline as the Bulldogs face the Texas Longhorns in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Moda Center in Portland on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (Sean Meagher / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Is it ever going to happen for Mark Few at Gonzaga?

Twenty-seven times, Mark Few has led the Gonzaga Bulldogs into the NCAA Tournament, and 27 times it has…

An example of a Blue Envelope from a program in Boulder, Colorado. (Graphic courtesy of the Boulder Police Department)

Northwest

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism.

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The Washington state Capitol on Nov. 11.

Northwest

Environment, climate bills passed and failed in legislative session

With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at least…

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, March 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Letter: Cosplaying King of the World is affecting the world

During the St. Patty’s Day visit in the Oval Office, Donald started going off on all the NATO…

Opinion

It’s a free country — for 21 percent of the world

Even as long-reigning autocrats such as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are removed from…

Opinion

Forum: Shame on the those protecting vile, disgusting sexual abusers

The Dow. Immigration. Venezuela. The Olympics. The Big Ballroom. Greenland. Democrats. Iran. All of these and more are…

Opinion

Forum: I hate to admit it, but the MAGA crowd was correct!

As it turns out, Donald Trump is brilliant!

Opinion

Letter: Haven’t we learned yet that nation-building doesn’t work?

While I am proud to say I never voted for Trump, there were some things he said that…

Opinion

So, the worm turns? Not at all.

The National Center for Atmospheric Research, established by the people in 1960 has done it’s work, and metaphorically,…

Sports

Boling: Davis Fogle may be most important piece for Zags

PORTLAND — At least Gonzaga avoided the upset bug that was going around the NCAA Tournament on its…

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few (right) stands next to guards Tyon Grant-Foster (#7) and Jalen Warley (#8) as the Bulldogs face the Oregon Ducks in a mens college basketball at Moda Center in Portland on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Sports

Gonzaga overcomes early, late pushes from Kennesaw State

Mar. 19—PORTLAND — Emmanuel Innocenti tilted his head back and exhaled.

Opinion

New income tax risks losing business, targeting lower earners

A newly passed income tax on high earners represents a major shift in Washington’s tax structure and raises…

Opinion

Schwab: If you wanna know, how he screws up so, it’s in the shoes.

Trump’s conduct proves how dangerous his incompetence is, and Congressional Republicans continue to three-monkey our path to doom.

Letters

Letter: The true cost of a $4.99 chicken

I have just finished reading the article written by reporter Andrea Brown entitled “Cluck Yeah!” in the March…