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Petty Hutt of Gig Harbor holds a sign that reads “We Stand With Matt Shea,” as she attends a rally Jan. 13 at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Throw in the towel on Matt Shea

Majority Democrats realize contentious representative is staying

White nationalism comes to Renton

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White nationalism comes to Renton

Let’s just get down to brass tacks — Patriot Front is a vile organization.

Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

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Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

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Republicans chose political power over the Constitution

I’m astounded and appalled that members of both parties in Congress were weighing whether to vote for impeachment…

The people who use SNAP are already working

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The people who use SNAP are already working

SNAP and other welfare benefits help working, low-income families while boosting the economy

From left, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., announce they are pushing ahead with two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — charging he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine, at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.

Guest Opinion: Eyman’s run an election wildcard for 2020

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Guest Opinion: Eyman’s run an election wildcard for 2020

We knew it would happen.

Growing up as a Republican

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Growing up as a Republican

I grew up in a Republican home. My family valued honesty, dependability, thrift, and belief in God. I…

Discerning fact from opinion

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Discerning fact from opinion

It can be more difficult than people first think, according to the Pew Research Center.

Why we need media literacy classes now, more than ever

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Why we need media literacy classes now, more than ever

Education on how to find authentic, factual information in today’s digital landscape is a must for future generations

Letters to the editor for the week of Nov. 15

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor for the week of Nov. 15

Reader’s child enjoys stories about community

George Will and ‘conservative sensibilities’

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George Will and ‘conservative sensibilities’

The journalist is a Constitutional Originalist, but the framers’ sole focus wasn’t solely freedom.

Container math: Divide your roots to multiply your plants

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Container math: Divide your roots to multiply your plants

By the month of November gardeners and gardening goals have moved indoors. Make this the winter you improve…

No cost to vote, but million spent to influence it

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No cost to vote, but million spent to influence it

Check out the numbers behind the November 2019 general election.

Time to complete some fall chores with winter looming

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Time to complete some fall chores with winter looming

The last week of October means you’ll be haunted with regret if you don’t take the time to…

Letters to the editor for the week of Oct. 25

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Letters to the editor for the week of Oct. 25

Reader says Alberson supports community

George Will and ‘conservative sensibilities’

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George Will and ‘conservative sensibilities’

In 1986, the Wall Street Journal called him, “perhaps the most powerful journalist in America.” George Will is…

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Which veggies to keep, and which to compost

The third week of October is a good time to dig in and plant more spring-blooming bulbs. You…

Limp competitive (boring?) election season in Olympia

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Limp competitive (boring?) election season in Olympia

OLYMPIA — Nine of the most powerful political jobs in Washington state will be filled by voters in…