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Every public opinion survey taken lately shows that a majority of Americans believe our country is on the wrong track. We are frustrated with COVID-19 and the government’s response, …
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The Chronicle Editorial Board
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2/28/22
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For several years I compiled “From the Files of The Chronicle,” a today-in-history column that was a fascinating scroll and stroll through our community’s history. What a treat it …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/25/22
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One of the more unexpected turns of the pandemic is how it led to a huge surge of tax money into state government.
It was pretty clear from the start that the coronavirus crisis might be a boon to …
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times
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2/24/22
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The Washington Senate last week opted for milquetoast legislation to curb the power of the governor. Rather than adding some balance to the checks on executive power, the legislation would have …
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The Columbian Editorial Board
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2/22/22
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It’s only fitting during the Presidents’ Day celebration to highlight a Mossyrock connection to one of the greatest presidents who ever lived — Abraham Lincoln, who was born …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/21/22
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When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around next month on March 17, the Irish have lots to celebrate. Ireland is still clean and green. Now, it is spending $15 million to bring visitors back.
Irish …
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By Don Brunell
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2/21/22
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An unfortunate theme developed in Olympia over the past decade. The theme is “we know better than you.” The theme presented itself recently in a marathon floor session in the state House …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor / For The Chronicle
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2/21/22
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State lawmakers were right last year to honor the late Billy Frank Jr.'s legacy with a statue in the nation's capitol.
They should follow through by installing a similar statue in Washington's …
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The Seattle Times Editorial Board
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2/21/22
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Washington's state government is awash in cash. As legislators prepare a supplemental budget, we offer a gentle reminder: Just because you have money, that doesn't mean you have to spend it.
On …
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The Columbian Editorial Board
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2/21/22
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Don't get too excited about Tuesday's Senate vote to put a check on the governor's emergency powers.
SB 5909 does very little to change the status quo in Washington state.
That's why the bill …
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The News Tribune Editorial Board
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2/18/22
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Did you have a favorite toy growing up? One that you slept with? Do you still have it? Why do children grow attached to certain toys? What do they mean to children and to us?
The fact is, as …
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2/18/22
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The Legislature is in full swing, and really the only question I have is: What new spending, new agencies or confusing laws and regulations can they come up with in Olympia this year?
I read that …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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2/18/22
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The thought that turned into this week’s column had its beginning one morning a couple of weeks ago.
It was breakfast time, but before eating I wanted to first read the thermometer on my …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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2/16/22
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As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles his nation’s sabers on the Ukrainian border, I keep thinking about the civilians living in the Eastern European country.
Do they see their …
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By Julie McDonald / For the Chronicle
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2/14/22
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Catalytic converter theft is spiking around the state, a trend that shows no sign of abating.
Lawmakers should intervene decisively and back a plan that offers a meaningful response to protect …
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The Seattle Times Editorial Board
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2/14/22
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How about some good news as we continue to climb out of the darkest time of the year?
We’ll start with the story of a crossing guard in Maryland.
Cpl. Annette Goodyear was working her …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/11/22
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One downside to growing older is that when you reach your 80s, and even your 90s, some of the things and methods you remember fondly have disappeared.
If they haven’t done so …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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2/9/22
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For decades, there were higher-wage jobs in the trades that would take adults and recent high school grads without training. The “back in my day” crowd likes to tell of mill jobs that …
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By Bob Mohrbacher
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2/9/22
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A well-received book published last year propelled Chehalis onto a national stage but left it with a black eye.
“Tastes Like War,” a 296-page memoir written by Grace M. Cho, a …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/7/22
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Last year, Gov. Jay Inslee attempted an end run around the legislature by banning natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings via the state’s building codes. It was a bad idea. Now, some …
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By Don Brunell
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2/7/22
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