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Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Here’s the supreme irony behind so-called states’ rights | Whale’s Tales
Many crack-brained ideas are riding the winds in this country, noxious seeds bound for the ears of sympathetic…
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Learning surveillance and the metaverse: Do you mind being watched? | Guest column
Ever wondered what helps us learn, the mind or the body?
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Jan. 6 investigation fallout reaches Washington state politics | Roegner
The reaction to the public airing of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, from the investigation into the…
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Inslee won’t be on the ballot this year, but he’ll be the target | Roegner
The last time Gov. Jay Inslee ran for re-election was in 2020, and he defeated Republican Loren Culp…
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Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell
Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…
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To prevent future violence, we need to learn what’s in us | Whale’s Tales
Fresh pools of blood, tears and fury.
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What are lawmakers doing to stop gun violence? | Roegner
A gunman recently massacred 19 children and two teachers with a legally-obtained AR-15-style rifle at Robb Elementary School…
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Consider the ‘home row of freedom’ on Independence Day | Greg Asimakoupoulos
I’ve had a fascination with typewriters since I was 3 years old. I used to sit at my…
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Tell these politicians about the value of hydropower | Brunell
Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray, both Democrats, issued a draft report that estimates that breaching the…