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LETTER: Voices of Faith Vote No on WA 2117
October 31, 2024 1:10 a.m.

LETTER: Voices of Faith Vote No on WA 2117

We, the Lutheran bishops of Washington State urge voters to vote “No” on Initiative 2117, which would repeal our state’s Climate Commitment Act.

LETTER: Go to the source
October 31, 2024 1:15 a.m.

LETTER: Go to the source

The TV ads that promote WA Cares leave out pertinent information and tell actual lies about it. For instance, Initiative 2124 only makes the program optional instead of its current mandatory status. Secondly, a person has to WORK several years and pay in the tax in order to collect a dime. Here are the eligibility requirements straight from the WA Cares site:

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Civic engagement is more than voting
November 7, 2024 1 a.m.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Civic engagement is more than voting

As I write this, my team and I are monitoring state, local and federal elections and the polls are sill open. There’s some crazy stuff on the national outlets’ websites and enough vitriol on social media to make the entirety of the cold war look like a disagreement on where to get dinner.

LETTER: Appreciating Ian Bivona
November 7, 2024 2:15 a.m.

LETTER: Appreciating Ian Bivona

Dear Editor, Just wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much we appreciate Ian Bivona covering girls high school sports

COLUMN: Let’s hope Boeing labor agreement marks start of a new phase of manufacturing growth
November 12, 2024 1:10 a.m.

COLUMN: Let’s hope Boeing labor agreement marks start of a new phase of manufacturing growth

Shortly before the vote that ended the Machinist’s strike against Boeing, an unprecedented group of 53 manufacturing association and state chamber of commerce leaders from 42 states signed on to a joint letter urging both sides in the dispute to get back to the bargaining table an find a way to end it.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A double thank you
November 14, 2024 1:25 a.m.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: A double thank you

I was pleasantly surprised Monday morning while driving in to work. As I turned right onto East Broadway in Moses Lake, I was greeted by an array of American flags. I thought perhaps it was just the ag businesses in that area, but our nation’s banner fluttered in the wind from the time I got off of SR 17 until I made it to the office.

COLUMN: MEDIA LITERACY: Plain language
November 21, 2024 2:10 a.m.

COLUMN: MEDIA LITERACY: Plain language

When it comes to the news, a reporter should not be telling you how to feel. You know that. Journalists know that. In today’s world though, what we know and what happens – especially regarding national politics – aren’t as synonymous as we’d all like.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: We’ve got a lot to be grateful for
November 27, 2024 3:30 a.m.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: We’ve got a lot to be grateful for

The rain is coming down this week and snow seems to be teasing us from just over the horizon. Eventually, we’ll have a winter wonderland and the red-nosed specter of Christmas swinging through for some holly jolly and some milk and cookies. But first - Thanksgiving.

COLUMN: Students are tuned out at school. Here's how we change that.
December 5, 2024 1:40 a.m.

COLUMN: Students are tuned out at school. Here's how we change that.

Across the country, teachers and administrators are working to address two major challenges: learning loss and student engagement.

COLUMN: Columbia River Treaty - Only paying for the actual benefits
December 9, 2024 1:05 a.m.

COLUMN: Columbia River Treaty - Only paying for the actual benefits

You may have likely heard that Grant, Chelan and Douglas PUDs jointly filed a lawsuit in June against the federal government over our collective contribution of hydroelectric energy and capacity we must send to Canada per the Columbia River Treaty.