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Editor’s note: Last week, Cowlitz Tribe General Council Chairman Bill Iyall issued the following statement in celebration of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s 25th anniversary of federal … more
Editor’s note: U.S. House Blue Dog Democrats Coalition members Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Rep. Jared Golden, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Rep. Lou Correa, and Rep. Adam Gray wrote the following … more
Sad to say, the leaders of our Democratic Party seem to only care about their hate for President Trump, at the expense of the good of our country. They can’t see the good of making our … more
I would like to reply to the letter of Jan. 29 from Jade Cady of Mossyrock. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines don’t work. He also says they should be tested and the results made … more
As I drove home on this snowy Thursday, one of the memorable sights was of a booth off Rush Road, covered with snow, selling roses and beautiful bouquets for Valentine’s Day.  It was … more
As this year’s legislative session got underway, Democratic budget leaders were talking like they had already given up on the idea of overcoming state government’s multibillion-dollar … more
During the 1992 presidential campaign, then candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, … more
A bill that many of us believe will do exactly the opposite of its title was given a green light from the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday. House Bill 1123, titled “Ensuring access … more
Elon Musk, the South African-born founder of Tesla Motors and of SpaceX, and now chief adviser and agent provocateur at Mar-a-Lago, has made manifest his ambition to one day fly to Mars. But the … more
I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging them to vote for climate action at this spring’s shareholder meetings for the major … more
Before he died in 1929, South Thurston County pioneer John Rogers James wrote about crossing the Oregon Trail from Racine, Wisconsin, with his family in 1851 and, after a year in Oregon, settling on … more
As a husband, father and representative of Washington’s 20th Legislative District, I hear from families daily about how hard it is to make ends meet. Unfortunately, working families face the … more
I'd like to point out false information in your recent news story "Fake kids, real charges: Washington state lawmakers push additional oversight for net nanny stings." The Center Square reported … more
If you asked the average American how much of their hard-earned tax dollars go overseas, most wouldn't know the answer. Even fewer would know who decides where that money goes. The reality is … more
Once again, conflicts and personalities at the Lewis County Courthouse are in the news. A couple years ago, Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza threw a fit during a commissioners meeting and left … more
Washington is a state of innovation and beauty, with unique advantages — but also with high costs to do business. Every new law, rule and tax layers on further costs, making it harder for … more
Between 2010 and 2023, the 65-and-older population in Washington increased by more than 40%. In 18 of our 39 counties, at least 25% of the population was at least 65 when the 2020 census was taken; … more
I am concerned at the callous disregard for human life that is being exhibited and even applauded by the leadership of our nation. Does our nation’s leadership not understand that shutting … more
Change that economically benefits United States citizens can happen, but only if we the people become clear on who the real enemy has become. The enemy is not immigrants or transgender people, as … more
Let’s get rid of all the distracting details that muddy up the subject. Personal note: The Ronald Reagan International Airport is in Virginia, not in D.C. But I am moved by George … more
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