Opinion
Editorial: Public lands, parks fund again faces termination
The Land and Water Conservation Fund will go dark if not reauthorized by Congress before Sept. 30.
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Editorial: FDA right to act quickly on teen e-cigarette use
Seeing an ‘epidemic,’ the FDA has given makers 60 days to show they can keep them out of…
Opinion
Editorial: Secure funding for light rail that voters approved
Lawmakers can consider an adjustment to the ST3 tax package, but full funding of the project is key.
Opinion
Editorial: Trade disputes’ effects rolling in on prices, jobs
Talks continue with Canada, but as China and the U.S. swap tariffs, economic impacts loom.
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Editorial: Support your local festival — and have fun
Some community festivals are struggling financially and need the help of businesses and residents.
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Editorial: Students need an annual checkup on their loans
Congress is considering annual counseling for college students on their loans and how to repay them.
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Editorial: Quiz candidates on health access and coverage
When a candidate rings your doorbell, be ready with some questions on how to ensure care for all.
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Editorial: Clearing the path to careers in skilled trades
A new program would improve access for students to learn skills needed for apprenticeships and jobs.
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Editorial: Arming teachers won’t make students safer
A federal school grant program should not be used to buy guns and train teachers to confront gunmen.
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Editorial: Lawmakers’ shortcut creates headaches for many
Even the state justices are foggy on how to proceed with a measure on police use of deadly…
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Editorial: Legislators left details of teacher pay to others
Lawmakers’ school funding solution has complicated pay negotiations between teachers and districts.
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Editorial: Lawmaker shouldn’t work alongside ‘dirty’ news media
There are better choices among Republicans who should serve on a Public Records Act task force.
Opinion
Editorial: Monitors would keep a closer eye on our volcano
Seismic and GPS monitors at Glacier Peak would provide better warning of a disastrous eruption.
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Editorial: Press lawmakers to comply with Public Records Act
As a task force on legislators’ duties to the law begins work, voters can demand they honor the…
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Editorial: Northwest smoky summers shouldn’t be the new normal
Wildfires get the blame, but it’s folly to deny the role of climate change in increasingly foul air.
Opinion
Editorial: Keep protection of agency’s payday loan rule
About 3 in 4 Americans support limits on predatory loans; the CFPB should keep those rules in place.
Opinion
Editorial: At last, some better numbers for ballot returns
Interest in congressional races is a likely factor, but free ballot postage may have helped, too.
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Editorial: If Trump can tweet, players can kneel
The president and others can choose to ignore players who kneel or consider what they have to say.
Opinion
Editorial: The message from an orca mother
A killer whale’s multi-day vigil for her dead calf should spur greater action to save the Salish Sea.
Opinion
Editorial: Parks grant program needs full funding from state
Lawmakers need to hear public support for a program that provides funds for parks, trails and more.