Opinion
Editorial: Auditor’s Office tools provide view into government
Good government depends on transparency into its actions. We need to make use of that window.
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Eco-nomics: Facing similar flood threat, two counties respond
A look at Kerr County, Texas, and Snohomish County shows the value of planning for climate resiliency.
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Comment: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health
Several state and local efforts are championing civil discourse. And they’re seeking your help.
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Comment: RFK Jr.’s mRNA vaccine decision most terrifying yet
The HHS secretary used falsehoods to justify ending research funding for breakthrough vaccine tech.
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Forum: Why pick up a penny when it’s only worth a thought?
A dusty penny finds purchase in thoughts of growing up poor, luck and kindness to the next person.
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Eco-nomics: Facing similar flood threat, two counties respond
A look at Kerr County, Texas, and Snohomish County shows the value of planning for climate resiliency.
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Comment: Congress is surrendering its last vestige of power
In bending to the president’s will, Congress may be writing its insignificance in stone.
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Schwab: Just (ignore) the facts, ma’am. Or you’re fired.
When the numbers contradict Trump’s claims or his math, the facts are about to get pink-slipped.
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Ending EPA’s clean air rule will poison environment
On July 29, Lee Zeldin, head of Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced his intent to revoke the…
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Officials won’t stop urban sprawl, like Eastview Village
I support the community members who are appealing the approval of the Eastview Village development (“Community members file…
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Mukilteo’s speed cameras aren’t very friendly
The recent installation of speed cameras in so called “Park Zones” in Mukilteo amounts to nothing more than…
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Comment: A nation divided should practice Lincoln’s empathy
Elected officials and the public should emulate Lincoln’s commitment to compassion and grace.
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Protest violations of liberty for all
In all my years of loving this country I wholeheartedly embrace our diverse population, including the many immigrants…
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Dowd: Someone needs to tell men: Reading books is sexy!
Sitting down with nonfiction provides varied views into life. And women dig guys who read.
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Comment: We can coexist with wolves, bears; we choose to kill them
We overstate the danger and predation and don’t recognize the value they have for ecosystems.
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Welch: It’s our money; we know where, how it’s used best
Voluntary distribution of charity — rather than taxation — supports what is most important to communities.
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Douthat: Conspiracies are real; it’s theories that can be traps
Theories can explain what remains as unexplained, but theories must withstand the facts.