Opinion
Editorial: Boost funding to help more foster kids graduate
A program that has quickly increased graduation rates for youths in foster care should be expanded.
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Editorial: State should recommit to electric vehicle fleets
But more discussion is needed on how to help local governments make the transition to electric cars.
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Editorial: FAA, U.S. aviation needn’t be hostage in shutdowns
Legislation in Congress would keep air traffic controllers and others on the job — and paid.
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Editorial: Auto-enroll IRA can help more save for retirement
Legislation would sign up those whose employers don’t offer a savings plan but allow them to opt out.
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Editorial: Bill falls short holding lawmakers to records act
It fails because it tries to make a distinction between state lawmakers and other public officials.
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Editorial: Hope for public lands in Senate package of bills
Among the bills is permanent renewal of the Land and Water Conservation Fund that expired last year.
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Editorial: End personal exemption for measles vaccine
The exemption has aided an outbreak of measles in Clark County, one that endangers children.
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Editorial: Extend ‘right to repair’ to phones, other devices
A bill would allow independent repair shops to make affordable repairs to phones, tablets and more.
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Editorial: Plan now on how best to use opioid settlements
Any financial settlement will need to avoid the mistakes made after the deal with Big Tobacco.
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Editorial: Act keeps Social Security solvent, boosts benefits
The Social Security 2100 Act would make sure full benefits could be paid for at least 75 years.
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Editorial: Increase state grant funding for parks, wildlands
The state wildlife and recreation program provides vital funding for parks and the environment.
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Editorial: Bill would allow the composting of human remains
Washington State University used six donated bodies to evaluate the procedure. It takes about 30 days.
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Editorial: McCoy bill would aid voting rights of Indians
The Native American Voting Rights Act would improve access to registration and voting.
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Editorial: Help county food banks meet need during shutdown
Furloughed workers are now using food banks, and uncertainty over food stamps has increased need.
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Editorial: Keep debate going on ‘Son of Connecting Washington’
A proposal by Sen. Steve Hobbs for $16.3 billion in transportation work deserves more discussion.
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Editorial: County council’s bipartisanship an example for D.C.
Recent work by county officials reflects a renewed effort toward collaboration, regardless of party.
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Editorial: Shutdown’s impacts are hitting hard and broadly
For now, President Trump is on the hook for the blame, but Congress can’t allow this to continue.
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Editorial: Congress must join appeal to defend the ACA
A judge has declared Obamacare unconstitutional, threatening protections for millions of Americans.
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Editorial: Everett teacher led students in free-speech fight
Kay Powers, who died this month, showed the need for a law protecting student journalists’ rights.
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Editorial: Let’s take a close look now at paying by mile
Doing away with the gas tax will require accustoming drivers to devices that log their mileage.