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Across the country, raising the minimum wage continues to be a topic of conversation. Some claim that raising the minimum wage to $20 would help both low-income employees as well as employers. Though …
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By Sam Cardwell / Mountain States Policy Center
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12/10/25
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The community-driven movement to “DeFlock Olympia” has secured a significant win in the fight against AI-driven surveillance. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, after weeks of sustained and …
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12/9/25
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One of the most consequential decisions made by the Yelm City Council in 2025 was the sale of the city’s approximately 640-acre property to Blue Fern Development, Northwest, LLC. Because of the …
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12/9/25
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All across our state, every day, employers make big, positive differences in their communities. We see that in the people they employ, the products and services they produce, and in more impressive …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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12/8/25
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On the surface, a pair of murders in our state nearly two months ago don’t have anything in common except for each occurring in mid-October and resulting in the arrest of a young man.
One …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/5/25
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I recently read Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier’s post-mortem on the defeat of Proposition 1 in Olympia, in which he framed the loss as a rejection of poorly drafted policy.
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By Rob Richards
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12/5/25
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When accountability comes due, Democrats in the Legislature immediately run and point to something other than their own policies. They can run, but we should not let them hide from their failures.
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By state Reps. Peter Abbarno and Travis Couture
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12/3/25
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In the days since Olympia voters rejected Proposition 1, a tidy explanation has been circulating among the initiative’s proponents: renter-heavy precincts voted yes, homeowner-heavy precincts …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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12/1/25
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Our state’s Democratic legislators have a long list of tax dreams. It’s safe to say a state income tax is at the top of their list, even though Washington voters have repeatedly said no …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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11/26/25
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Most people think of governing in terms of ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies, and big public announcements. Those moments matter, but they’re the easy part. The harder work, the …
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Wayne Fournier / Thurston County Commissioner
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11/25/25
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“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” — Matthew 25:40
Mark McHugh …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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11/21/25
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Most of us want inexpensive, quality food.
Some people just want cheap food, regardless of the quality.
I am an advocate for eating quality food, grown as locally as possible.
I …
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By Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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11/19/25
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The Washington Forest Practices Board’s recent approval of the rule requiring buffers along streams is another devastating hit to Washington’s rural timber-reliant counties, and one they …
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By Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet
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11/18/25
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A while back, I wrote a column about the First Cavalry from Winston County, Alabama. In it, I mentioned two rare books — “Tories of the Hills” by Thomas and “The Free State of …
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Richard Stride / For The Nisqually Valley News
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11/18/25
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Sometimes leadership isn’t about budgets or policies. Sometimes it’s about creating stories that make a town unforgettable. Why Peacocks? Every small town has its lore. Tenino has the …
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By Wayne Fournier
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11/18/25
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If you have ever wondered how many warning flares Washington policymakers need before they stop piling new taxes on employers, the answer is always, “At least one more.”
An …
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By Amber Gunn / Mountain States Policy Center
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11/18/25
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I have spoken many times about the importance of giving people a second chance to get on a better path. It usually comes up when the topic is our state’s management of juvenile offenders. I …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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11/17/25
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I spent far too long contemplating how to begin this conversation, and in doing so, I realized that my hesitation stemmed from an overwhelming sense of helplessness. That feeling can quickly spiral …
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11/12/25
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Presumptive laws provide a safety net for individuals working in hazardous conditions, ensuring health coverage and compensation in the event of disease.
In America, more than 65% of the entire …
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Commentary by Jordan Cade
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11/12/25
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As we prepare to reconvene in Olympia in early January, now is the time for families, small businesses and communities to make their voices heard. The choices made this session will shape your …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno / R - Chehalis
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11/11/25
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