With a third of the legislative session nearly gone, lawmakers are starting to focus on matters of most importance. Exactly what are those? With 1,341… Continue reading
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The smartest Jeopardy contestant was beaten by a computer. So was the world’s best chess master. What does this mean for humans? The answer is… Continue reading
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Most of us believe what we want to believe. Our natural tendency is to shy away from views that challenge our own. This is called… Continue reading
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Voting can
bring us together Dear editor, In response to Jerry Cornfield’s editorial “Of ballot errors and boxes” published Jan. 17, 2020. Prior to our… Continue reading
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Majority Democrats realize contentious representative is staying
Let’s just get down to brass tacks — Patriot Front is a vile organization. Maybe you’re not familiar with the group. Remember the 2017 “Unite… Continue reading
Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.
Guest editorial
Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.
I’m astounded and appalled that members of both parties in Congress were weighing whether to vote for impeachment and removal from office of President Trump,… Continue reading
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SNAP and other welfare benefits help working, low-income families while boosting the economy
As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.
We knew it would happen. It’s a wonder it took this long. Tim Eyman, the initiative impresario, political provocateur and human heartburn for a generation,… Continue reading
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I grew up in a Republican home. My family valued honesty, dependability, thrift, and belief in God. I deeply appreciate the virtues my parents taught… Continue reading
It can be more difficult than people first think, according to the Pew Research Center.
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Education on how to find authentic, factual information in today’s digital landscape is a must for future generations
Reader’s child enjoys stories about community Dear editor, I just read “It’s more than bagging groceries” in the Renton Reporter to my kids tonight and… Continue reading
The journalist is a Constitutional Originalist, but the framers’ sole focus wasn’t solely freedom.
Gardening column
By the month of November gardeners and gardening goals have moved indoors. Make this the winter you improve your air quality and mindset by growing… Continue reading
Check out the numbers behind the November 2019 general election.
Gardening column
The last week of October means you’ll be haunted with regret if you don’t take the time to put your garden to bed. This is… Continue reading
