Opinion
The great book trade | Brixey
There is a rule at home during the summer that my kids can stay up as late as…
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How to make the most of your vacation | Gustafson
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans do not only work longer and take less time off…
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Summertime baseball memories | Reporter’s Notebook
Talking to Andy Cosgrove about his upcoming career as a catcher for the Huskies reminded me of my…
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Sen. Murray continues call for transparency, accountability at VA
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, delivered remarks at a…
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Foodborne illnesses keep rising, government report finds | Gustafson
Summer is the time for picnics, barbecues and outdoor cooking. Unfortunately, it is also a time when more…
Opinion
Food industry works hard to improve tarnished image | Gustafson
Some leading food and beverage companies have announced new measures to improve their industry’s reputation and win back…
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Diet for a healthier planet | Gustafson
While the exact causes of climate change continue to be disputed, there is general consensus among scientists that…
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Foodborne illnesses keep rising, government report finds | Gustafson
Summer is the time for picnics, barbecues and outdoor cooking. Unfortunately, it is also a time when more…
Opinion
Women must know what to expect from Social Security | Taylor
Everyone needs to be aware of the financial resources they will have available in retirement. But if you’re…
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Don’t just sit and watch, go out and play | Gustafson
Whether you are a diehard fan of football – or, as Americans call it, “soccer” – or not…
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction focuses on improvement | Cornfield
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn doesn’t want to use the word “failing” when talking about Washington’s…
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Griswolds had nothing on us during summer vacation | Reporter notes
Recently students concluded their final days of school and entered into the glorious phase of the year known…
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Gov. Inslee is fishing for a solution | Cornfield
Finesse is a word rarely used to describe Gov. Jay Inslee’s approach to fashioning policy.
Opinion
Sen. Patty Murray’s statement on Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement following the Supreme Court issued its decision in Burwell…
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Rep. Suzan DelBene’s statement on Supreme Court Hobby Lobby ruling
Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that some for-profit corporations can deny coverage of contraception…
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Family Policy Institute of Washington: Supreme Court’s decision upholds religious freedom
The Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW) praised today's decision by the Supreme Court upholding conscience rights and…
Opinion
Help your children develop their historical memory this summer | Ahrens
With Memorial Day having just passed, and July 4th just around the corner, many children can easily mistake…
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A healthy lifestyle protects best against strokes, study finds | Gustafson
Of course, you knew already that you should eat right, exercise regularly, not smoke, and not drink too…
Opinion
Rep. DelBene statement on Supreme Court decision against warrantless searches of cellphones
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court today ruled that police need search warrants to search cellphones.
Opinion
Resources for ‘The Talk’ | Brixey
I was in grade school, riding in the car alone with my mother one evening, when she decided…