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Native American activists rally in Olympia

Native American activists rally in Olympia

The marble walls of the state Capitol reverberated with the roar of drums and voices as… Continue reading

Native American activists rally in Olympia
Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning, watch canceled

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning, watch canceled

A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska early… Continue reading

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning, watch canceled
Hundreds attend 40th annual March For Life on anniversary of Roe v Wade

Hundreds attend 40th annual March For Life on anniversary of Roe v Wade

Under a sea of umbrellas, hundreds of pro-life activists held roses and signs on the steps… Continue reading

Hundreds attend 40th annual March For Life on anniversary of Roe v Wade

LETTER: Liberal columnists need to work harder

It has to be a tedious chore for liberal columnists to dredge up new ways to bash President Donald Trump every week. Catherine Rampell (“Stocks… Continue reading

LETTER: Women can multi-task and volunteer in communities

If people aren’t happy with Washington, D.C. what can they do locally? Historically, we write to our state representatives and we follow up by voting… Continue reading

Once again, lawmakers consider requiring health plans to cover abortions

A bill to expand birth control choices for women is before the Legislature for the fifth… Continue reading

State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes

A bill passed in the state House of Representatives last year offers some hope for people… Continue reading

State Senate panel eyes slate of sexual harassment bills

As lawmakers work on creating a task force meant to stamp out sexual harassment at the… Continue reading

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  • Jan 23, 2018

LETTER: Capital levy proposal thoroughly planned in Port Angeles

I am writing in support of the Port Angeles School District’s capital levy to be voted on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Lately, I have been thinking… Continue reading

Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled

A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Center names new CHRO … and other items

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Center names new CHRO … and other items

Olympic Medical Center named Jennifer Burkhardt as its new chief human resources officer. She replaces Richard Newman, who retired Jan. 9 after… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Olympic Medical Center names new CHRO … and other items

State capital budget misses deadline for affordable housing projects

The state Legislature’s passage of a capital budget Thursday was a day late for affordable housing… Continue reading

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Who do you think is most to blame for the federal government shutdown?… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2018

State bills allowing same-day voter registration, local redistricting move ahead

The state Senate passed several bills aimed at expanding access to voting and promoting minority representation… Continue reading

Judge rules Washington Legislature records are public

The emails, text messages and other records held by Washington state lawmakers are subject to publicdisclosure,… Continue reading

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

The federal government shutdown only partially curbs operations. But the longer the shutdown continues, the more likely its impact… Continue reading

Federal government shutdown: What’s closed, who is affected?

No end in sight of partial federal shutdown

Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed both a $4.2 billion capital budget that pays for construction projects… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Hirst fix bill, which cleared path for capital budget, detailed

Passage of a water-use bill authored by Sen. Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim cleared the… Continue reading