Opinion
Comment: Founders empowered Congree to support accurate news
The Post Office Act of 1790’s intent was to spread reliable information. The same goes for the media…
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Comment: Federal cuts to wildfire crews may hit at worst time
Conditions may increase the threat of wildfires just as the U.S. Forest Service is bracing for budget cuts.
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Comment: Navalny’s death only deepens resolve of Putin’s foes
Even in losing elections, Navalny and others have shown that opposition to Putin is effective.
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Comment: Charity scandal shows Providence ignoring its mission
Ordered to forgive $157 million it charged the poor, the hospital system needs better oversight of officials.
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Comment: Wildfire problem is matter of fuel load, not climate
By limiting the harvest of timber in the state we allowed the forests’ fuel load to grow; and…
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Comment: Street seating in Snohomish needs to get permit or go
With the pandemic emergency over, the city can’t allow street seating to remain unless permitted.
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Comment: Presidential primary launches state’s election season
With ballots in the mail, here’s what to know and how to prepare for making your choice for…
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Comment: Primaries offers chance to judge vote-by-mail’s success
So far, state caucuses and primaries have seen low turnout. Will mailed ballots see higher participation?
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Comment: Fraud decision will do real damage to Trump’s empire
A “complete lack of contrition and remorse” will cost Trump $500 million and control of his business.
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Comment: Electric vehicles took long road to consumer buy-in
They lost out to gas engines at the start, and didn’t find popularity until meeting consumer preferences.
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Comment: U.S. short 3 million workers amid immigration fight
As the U.S. population ages we face a growing workforce shortage, especially in home health care.
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Comment: Josef Stalin had his Tucker Carlson puppet, too
Carlson, in interviewing Putin, couldn’t hold his subject to account and instead bowed to credulity.
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Comment: Federal law making heart medications affordable
Celebrate American Heart Month by staying healthy with exercise and taking medications as recommended.
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Comment: Court will ignore Constitution to keep Trump on ballot
Last week’s discussion showed justices are ready to look past the 14th Amendment’s clear meaning.
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Comment: Four things that keep Congress from immigration fix
The last major immigration reforms passed nearly 40 years ago. Here’s what complicates reforms.
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Comment: Legislation could harm a recycling success story
Pulp and paper workers support recycling efforts, but are wary of a one-size-fits-all recycling bill.
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Eco-nomics: Climate assessment a roadmap out of climate crisis
The most recent national report confirms the threats but details the steps ahead to prepare and move ahead.
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Forum: Looking for a late resolution? How about volunteering?
If you’re already skipping regular trips to the gym, volunteering offers many of the same benefits.
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Comment: Congress’ competency joins a political endangered list
The November election offers a chance to rid House and Senate of members who refuse to work across…
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Comment: Confronting climate crisis isn’t just about the grandkids
We’re seeing its effects now on older adults, who might have assumed the worst wouldn’t hit for decades.