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  • Oct 12, 2016
Different experiences provide contrast in state auditor’s race

Different experiences provide contrast in state auditor’s race

Mark Miloscia is a state senator with a background in conducting audits. Pat McCarthy runs one of Washington’s biggest county governments.

Different experiences provide contrast in state auditor’s race
Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

Survivors and family members settled with the state of Washington and a timber company over the deadly March 22, 2014, landslide.

Families reach $60 million in Oso landslide settlements

LETTER: Humanely help cats through spay-neuter practices

In support of Oct. 16 as National Feral Cat Day, practice TNR (trap, neuter, return) to reduce feral cat populations.

LETTER: Let’s harken back to our heritage as an American agenda

The American Dream has been supplanted by partisan politics and divisiveness.

LETTER: Trump does not have the temperament to be president

The Republican presidential candidate would pose a danger to not only the U.S. but the world.

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee

The incumbent’s Republican challenger is former Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant.

Washington voters to decide whether to re-elect Gov. Inslee
Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief

Democrat Hilary Franz, an environmental attorney, and Republican Steve McLaughlin, a retired Navy commander, are running to be public lands commissioner.

Two vying to become Washington’s next public lands chief
Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax

Initiative 732 sponsors say residents have a moral responsibility to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses say the tax will drive up fuel and energy costs.

Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax
Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse

The order calls for efforts to prevent overdose deaths, including expanding access to naloxone, a medication used to counter overdose effects.

Gov. Inslee issues order on fight against opioid abuse
Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

Pro side says removing big money from politics will even the playing field. Opponents worry about limiting First Amendment.

Initiative 735 backers seek constitutional amendment saying all are equal

LETTER: There’s no comparison in comparing the two presidential candidates

Hillary Clinton is far and above the more honest and hard-working of the two.

LETTER: Vote for Initiative 732 to help save birds and thus the planet

The measure on a carbon tax would help deter burning fossil fuels, the main contributor to climate change.

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  • Oct 9, 2016
NFL ROUNDUP: Kick, pick boost help Lions give Eagles first loss

NFL ROUNDUP: Kick, pick boost help Lions give Eagles first loss

Vikings blow out Texans to stay unbeaten

NFL ROUNDUP: Kick, pick boost help Lions give Eagles first loss
Huskies win over Ducks a pinnacle moment

Huskies win over Ducks a pinnacle moment

UW’s 70-21 win encapsulates 12 years of pent-up frustration

Huskies win over Ducks a pinnacle moment

LETTER: Don’t be suckered in by the character assassinations of Hillary Clinton

The GOP has spent close to $80 million investigating the Clintons and coming up with nothing.

LETTER: Don’t enslave yourself; vote Republican

The Democrats are hoping a carbon tax will bring Mother Nature to heel.

LETTER: How can Hillary claim to care about American children?

Her policies encourage illegal immigrants and refugees to take our jobs for a lower wage while illegally benefiting from the system.

LETTER: I predict Trump will pull out of the race by mid-October

The Republican presidential nominee loses in the Electoral College race as opposed to the popular vote and will refuse to concede a loss to Hillary Clinton.