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Congresswoman can try to influence Speaker Johnson Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Tree farms reduce greenhouse gases

As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts go unrecognized. The... — Updated 3/13/2024

 

Keep public records open to the public

Public records must remain open and accessible A special report urges the mobilization of civic leaders, organizations, businesses and all residents to work together to save the state’s Public Records Act. The report is available... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Dam compact words matter

Let’s take a few words that should be on the minds of all Eastern Washingtonians concerned over efforts to breach Snake River dams — agreement, restoration and sovereign, to... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

World's Worst Disasters

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Air Quality

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House Bill 2114, rent control, appears to have died in the Washington State Senate

House Bill 2114, otherwise known as rent control, that passed the Washington State House of Representatives February 13 on a party line vote, appears to have died in the Senate and... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

Let Washingtonians be heard

It is with a mix of encouragement and disappointment that the Senate majority leader says four of the six citizen initiatives to the Legislature “might” have public hearings scheduled before the end of the 2024 session. But... — Updated 2/29/2024

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Cleansing sewage essential to water

In Washington, this year we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years... — Updated 2/22/2024

 

Facing the facts about the damage caused by one-party control

It was my honor this year to deliver the opposing party's response to the "state of the state" address from the governor. In his final such speech to the Senate and House of... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Jeff Holy    Opinion

State needs more law officers

There was a time many years ago when our state was generally safe and did not have a serious crime problem. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, that was then and this is now. Washington is among the nation’s leaders in several... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Mary Dye    Opinion

California too costly for our economy

Several days ago, the Wall Street Journal issued a report about California’s “soaring electricity rates.” Average residential rates for investor-owned utility customers have surged by 72% to 127% over the past 10 years.... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Matt Boehnke    Opinion

Charting a Sustainable Energy Future

As Washington stands at a pivotal moment in shaping its energy future, it becomes increasingly clear that adopting sensible, forward-thinking solutions is crucial for a reliable,... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Joe Schmick    Opinion

Take 'Gotcha!' out of records requests

When state voters adopted the state's Public Records Act in 1972, they wanted to make sure state, county and city governments operate openly and are transparent to the people. They... — Updated 2/14/2024

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Recycling EV batteries a huge effort

Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material. The situation is likely to get worse as the world shifts to lithium... — Updated 2/8/2024

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

State parks failing at Palouse Falls, Lyons

Two years ago, Washington State Parks bureaucrats in Tumwater hatched a plan to address so-called "overcrowding" at Palouse Falls. The plan was to close and relocate the campground... — Updated 1/31/2024

 

Watch your language on climate change

As climate disruption becomes more evident, more people are empowered to advocate for climate mitigation. This advocacy is positive, but climate advocates must choose their words carefully for their message to be most effective.... — Updated 1/31/2024

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Expose dam plan to reality

The $33 billion secret Snake River Dam plan that President Biden and friends cooked up in the White House basement needs to be exposed to the light of day and thoroughly aired by... — Updated 1/17/2024

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Military money is Golden Egg

Aesop’s fable warns against killing the goose laying golden eggs. The tale’s origins date to 600 B.C. and tells of the greedy farmer who foolishly killed the prized goose to... — Updated 1/12/2024

 

Legislative priorities this year

Monday featured opening-day ceremonies in the Senate and House chambers, followed by a joint legislative session in the House chamber on Tuesday for Gov. (Jay) Inslee’s final... — Updated 1/12/2024

 

Breaching dams isn't the answer

Monumental Dam has a concrete fish ladder. Its lock works for barge. Rather than breach the dam – or others on the Lower Snake River – how about using a tunnel-boring machine to notch an on the side an additional zig-zag fish... — Updated 1/12/2024

 

Reintroduce bill to ban dwarf-tossing

Persons who have dwarfism (also referred to as “little people”) frequently experience employment discrimination. Although they can perform any job task well – often needing only a stool – employers frequently reject them... — Updated 1/12/2024

 

You should cover Hudson's presidential bid

I am writing to express my concern regarding the lack of attention given to non-partisan candidate Anthony Hudson in your coverage of the presidential race. As a blue-collar man with a message that has resonated with over 60... — Updated 1/3/2024

 
 By Todd Myers    Opinion

Natural gas code violates state law

Washington’s State Building Code Council has once again adopted rules designed to eliminate natural gas energy for new residential and commercial construction. The original propos... — Updated 1/3/2024

 
 By Jason Mercier    Opinion

A policy wish list for Santa, lawmakers

With shopping behind us, it is time o turn to Santa for those final Christmas presents on our wish list. After comparing the options and reviewing the data on which ones will help... — Updated 1/3/2024

 

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