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John Lovick (left) and April Berg

Opinion

Editorial: Lovick, Berg deserve House seats for 44th district

Both Democrats offer resumes with applicable experience and thoughtful leadership.

Opinion

Comment: No more presidential debates? I’m OK with that

Trump’s refusal — for the moment — to accept a virtual debate won’t be a big loss to…

Washington gubernatorial candidates Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, left, and Loren Culp, a Republican, right, are shown on a monitor in a video control room at the studios of TVW, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, in Olympia, Wash., as they take part in a debate. Due to concerns over COVID-19, each candidate took part in the debate from individual rooms separate from moderators. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Local News

Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

Northwest

Watch the debate: Gov. Jay Inslee vs. challenger Loren Culp

The candidates for Washington governor faced off for the only time before the Nov. 3 election.

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Opinion

Editorial: Wagoner, Joens, Eslick for 39th district

District voters would serve themselves best with a ticket split among two Republicans and a Democrat.

Local News

Water damage limits access to Darrington post office

Mail can be collected and retail transactions can be completed between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

Local News

Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

Opinion

Comment: Truth, as much as Trump’s health, is now at stake

Especially now, White House reporters must push to verify claims regarding the president’s health.

Denny Heck (left) and Marko Liias

Opinion

Editorial: Denny Heck best qualified as lieutenant governor

Either Heck or Marko Liias would serve ably, but the out-going congressman offers a deeper resume.

Opinion

Comment: Trump and GOP have an antiquated view of surburbs

The suburbs and surburban women have long been powerful forces, but they’re far more diverse now.

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Opinion

Editorial: Sells, Wicks, Robinson for 38th Legislative Dist.

Rep. Mike Sells has provided strong leadership on education and workplace issues.

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Opinion

Editorial: Price Johnson, Homola, Paul for 10th District seats

Each of the three candidates offer experience valuable to district residents and the Legislature.

Opinion

Comment: Older voters side with Biden; it’s not about Covid

His poll marks with those 65 and older were strong even before the pandemic struck.

Opinion

Comment: If Tuesday’s debacle can’t be fixed, cancel debates

A repeat of the debate, with the moderator unable to maintain control, can’t be tolerated.

Opinion

Comment: Insults characterized a debate mostly of lowlights

Tuesday’s debate isn’t likely to have changed many voters’ minds; it certainly turned most stomachs.

Mindi Wirth, who heads a group called Parents for Safe Schools that is seeking to overturn a sex education requirement for public schools, poses for a photo Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Lynnwood, Wash. Democrats in the famously liberal state say they want to protect young people from sexual abuse, diseases and infections. But the increasingly outnumbered and aggrieved Republicans have taken issue with the content of the standards as they rally for local control. The resulting referendum on the November ballot marks the first time in the country that such a decision on sex ed will be decided by voters. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Northwest

Sex ed mandate sparks bitter Washington state ballot fight

The referendum marks the first time in the U.S. that such a decision will be decided by voters.

Editorial: Reykdal best choice to head state’s schools office

Opinion

Editorial: Reykdal best choice to head state’s schools office

The former teacher and community college board official has led the office during a challenging term.

Opinion

Commentary: Vote as if your health depends upon it; it does

To protect their health care and coverage, voters must inform themselves and cast their ballots.

Opinion

Comment: For a change, a three-word chant is aimed at Trump

The chorus of “Vote Him Out” was patriotism disguised as rudeness, a call for actual law and order.

Editorial: Larsen’s experience, acumen needed in 2nd District

Opinion

Editorial: Larsen’s experience, acumen needed in 2nd District

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen has been a leader on Covid, the economy, transportation and military issues.