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The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen table issues such as the cost of food, utilities …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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6/27/23
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Reflecting on the state of discourse in our society, I am reminded of the invaluable virtue of engaging in conversations that challenge our perspectives.
In an era where opinions often clash, it …
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By Chad Taylor
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6/27/23
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Richard Stride Commentary: Looking Back at the Fear and Confusion Brought by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski
Ted Kaczynski died by suicide on June 10.
Some may remember him, some may not. I am fascinated by what makes people like Kaczynski turn to killing other human beings. Was he abused as a child? …
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By Richard Stride
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6/27/23
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My wife and I returned recently from a trip to the United Kingdom. The British people were welcoming, helpful and very accommodating, not at all like some other countries we have visited that seemed …
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By Richard Stride
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6/20/23
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China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) …
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By Don C. Brunell
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6/20/23
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This year, the Washington Legislature passed a controversial bill that will allow runaways to evade their parents and stay under state custody if the children are looking for abortions or sex change …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/9/23
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Brace yourself. Your paycheck in July will probably be a little smaller.
That’s when the state will begin collecting premium payments for its long-term care insurance program, called WA …
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By Kris Johnson
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6/6/23
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Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia.
Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.”
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By Richard Stride
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6/6/23
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The deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase our nation’s debt limit was a welcome compromise.
It appears to avert our nation’s …
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By Don Brunell
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5/31/23
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In one of the columns I started to write — prior to my taking a rest from 15 years of writing columns for newspapers — I touched on the topic of artists who found their own way of dealing …
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By Bill Moeller
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5/30/23
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Growing up, I loved the sound of my grandpa’s mantel clock.
It was an old Howard Miller pendulum wind-up clock. The clock key was for both the time and chimes. I can still remember …
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By Richard Stride
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5/30/23
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When I talk to constituents in the 20th Legislative District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions.
This …
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By Peter Abbarno
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5/30/23
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Last year, our Democratic colleagues felt compelled to brag that the Legislature had adjourned on schedule five sessions in a row, with no need to go into overtime. It was presumably an attempt to …
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By John Braun
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5/23/23
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Although New Zealand and Washington are located a half-a-world apart, they have lots in common: beautiful seashores, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes, and vibrant salmon and trout …
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By Don Brunell
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5/23/23
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Salmon extinction is not an option, but harvest management alone is not going to get us to recovery.
In April, the treaty tribes in western Washington and our state co-manager finalized the …
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By Ed Johnstone
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5/16/23
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I recall the debate in the 1980s and ‘90s concerning robots taking over our lives and the world.
Movies like “Terminator” and “The Matrix” didn’t help …
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By Richard Stride
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5/16/23
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Working in education is the most rewarding occupation I could ever imagine.
Nothing brings more pride and joy than the celebration by students when they accomplish new things, meet their goals …
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By Brian Wharton
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5/11/23
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Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state, fruit trees blossom, vibrant tulip fields bloom and colorful lentils carpeted the …
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By Don Brunell
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5/10/23
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Depending on how you measure success, the recently concluded Washington legislative session was either really great, not as terrible as normal or a frustrating combination of progress and setbacks …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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5/3/23
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Republicans came into this year’s legislative session vowing to fix the state’s drug possession law so offenders would have more incentive to enter and complete treatment. We remain …
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By Sen. John Braun
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5/2/23
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