Opinion
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COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…
FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS
Reader would like to see memorial created
Gun too far
Captain Michael Dahl went too far.
Better identification
When a person is arrested, you are entitled to know who the police take into custody, who they think committed a crime and how our justice system works.
No sunshine
Say 'thank you' to a farmer for National Ag Day
GUEST EDITORIAL
Unions shield bad teachers from layoffs
GUEST EDITORIAL
Foundation for good salmon plan
GUEST EDITORIAL
Water smart or dumb people?
Unions due
Gov. Chris Gregoire once told a crowded room of newspaper publishers and editors she could not avert giving state employees raises and bonuses because of labor contracts.
'No' vote?
We want soldiers' votes to count. They are risking their lives and bodies for our freedoms and democracy.
Could collective bargaining protests happen here?
Lost funds
There's no shortage of ideas for how to cut federal government spending, as members of the new Congress quickly found out since proceeding in January.
Pirate hunting
It has been six years since pirates from the war-torn, lawless African nation of Somalia took control of the high seas off the coast of East Africa, and in that time 30 ships have been captured and more than 660 pe…
Worthless card
Airline passengers expect a degree of inconvenience to make sure flights are safe from terrorist attack. But a line was crossed for a woman in Seattle recently, causing her to change modes of travel.
RELIGION IN SCHOOL
This letter is in response to last week's letter written by high school student Kassandra Wareham, who asked if religion is legal in public schools. The short answer to Miss Wareham's question is yes. It would be i…