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What to do for Stilly Valley and who can do it
Clearly, thankfully, the Stillaguamish Valley and its communities from Darrington to Arlington have not been forgotten in the…
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What’s behind L&I increases
Business owners don’t want to see their rates increase; the question is whether they can plan well for…
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After bipartisan deals, Congress reverts to form on budget
Two steps forward, one step back. For Congress, that’s progress.
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Students, watch your yakking
The posts on Yik Yak, an anonymous social media smartphone app, were without question racist and threatening.
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Provide details on tax breaks
We’re getting our first look at the specifics of the tax breaks provided to Boeing, courtesy of the…
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Taking concussions seriously
Without Washington State’s star quarterback Luke Falk playing, the annual Apple Cup competition was a lopsided win for…
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Label genetically modified salmon
Salmon hold sacred status in the Pacific Northwest, literally for the people of the region’s Indian nations. But…
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Who left room for initiatives?
Initiative promoter Tim Eyman was dishing up ice cream in the state capitol earlier this month, a chiding…
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Reasons to shop on Saturday
Despite announcements by several retailers that are bucking the trend of stores opening on Thanksgiving for the start…
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Wildfire reforms still needed
This is how persistent wildfires can be: It was only last week — mid-November — that a wildfire…
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Get to know thy neighbor
The recent storm that created so much damage, and left thousands of people without power, followed by the…
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Medal honors two from state with integrity
There are names better known nationally among this year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announced earlier…
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A poor grade on governance
With a D-plus circled in red, it’s not a report card that will go up on the fridge,…
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Fantasy sports a game of skill? Don’t bet on it
Residents of Washington state have to sit on the sidelines when they see the ubiquitous ads on television…
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Bring organic ag degree here
The demand for healthy food is not a fad; it is an ever-growing consumer mandate. The New York…
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Threat to a fund that works
Credit U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, with resuming the discussion on renewal of the Land and Water Conservation…
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Listen to vets to honor them
On Veterans Day, how should we honor those who served in uniform?