Wire Service

LETTER: Nass raise

Concerning the Feb. 26 article “Nass raise is approved at 3 percent.” Doug Nass, general manager of the PUD, gets a cost of living raise… Continue reading

LETTER: Opposes socialism

Democratic socialism is an oxymoron, like a square circle. Democracy is power held by the people while socialism is power held by the state. They’re… Continue reading

Have you ever attended a Seattle Sounders game?

Have you ever attended a Seattle Sounders game?… Continue reading

  • Feb 29, 2020
Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report

Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report

A long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on the… Continue reading

Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report

LETTER: A voice in support of MAT clinic

I’m writing in total support of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s proposal to build a medication assisted treatment center in Sequim. If the treatment center were… Continue reading

LETTER: An economy for all

If you believe tweets about the perfect economy, I have a bridge I will sell you. It’s a profit boom for the wealthy 1 percent,… Continue reading

LETTER: Relief in reach for some

Look around you. Obesity is epidemic. We are a people hooked on sugar and carbohydrates, on fats simple and complex. God bless Big Food, the… Continue reading

Do you regularly do any volunteer work?

Do you regularly do any volunteer work?… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2020

LETTER: Blames Bernie Sanders support on teachers

I blame this Bernie Sanders phenomenon on our teachers, and our educational leaders that set curriculum. Anyone graduating from high school should be very acquainted… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Second Amendment

Responding to the letter “Gun control” on Feb. 12 commenting on a previous letter “Stand up for rights,” that asserts “We have limits on the… Continue reading

M’s Crawford put in the time

M’s Crawford put in the time

Offseason training regimen helped shortstop gain weight

M’s Crawford put in the time
Russell Wilson against labor proposal

Russell Wilson against labor proposal

Conventional wisdom among those who follow the NFL is that its players are likely to approve a… Continue reading

Russell Wilson against labor proposal
Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

Tiny bits of broken-down plastic smaller than a fraction of a grain of rice are turning up… Continue reading

Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

What is your interest level in the XFL’s Seattle Dragons?

What is your interest level in the XFL's Seattle Dragons?… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2020

Delays increase in Washington’s paid family leave program

Volume of applications means processing can take up to 10 weeks

Efforts to expel Rep. Matt Shea from Legislature stymied

Efforts to expel a controversial state representative from the state Legislature are likely over after no Republicans would sign a… Continue reading

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

A disputed effort to help native bighorn sheep in Grand Teton National Park was scheduled to… Continue reading

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Do you think the state Legislature should spend more money to combat homelessness?

Do you think the state Legislature should spend more money to combat homelessness?… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2020
Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations

Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations

A judge has ruled that initiative promoter Tim Eyman illegally failed to report more than $766,000 in… Continue reading

Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations