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Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes

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Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes

As a youth in my late teens, I joined a strict religious cult and spent seven years of…

KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round

Opinion

KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round

The first Tuesday in November is Election Day—a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice…

I’m voting for Bill Ramos this election

Letters to the Editor

I’m voting for Bill Ramos this election

I have been following the race for the 5th Legislative District since before the primaries and noticed the…

‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump

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‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump

The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.

I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves your vote

Letters to the Editor

I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves your vote

Sen. Joe Fain has been and continues to be an active member of our community. During his tenure,…

Great Support Keeps the Black Diamond Community Center Going Strong

Letters to the Editor

Great Support Keeps the Black Diamond Community Center Going Strong

The Black Diamond Community Center’s 27th annual fundraising Dinner Auction, held Oct. 6, was a great success. All…

Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes

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Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes

Writing the next state budget is going to be a taxing experience.

I-1631 raises the gas tax, a lot

Letters to the Editor

I-1631 raises the gas tax, a lot

Misleadingly titled the “Carbon Emissions Fee Measure,” Initiative 1631 will actually eventually cost taxpayers in Washington state nearly…

False rape allegations are not the problem to address

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False rape allegations are not the problem to address

Our president said it’s a very scary time to be a man in America right now.

These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

Opinion

These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

Are the 147 members of the Legislature in line for a raise?

Kavanaugh hearings and the general election

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Kavanaugh hearings and the general election

Politicians can only hope they have made the right choices and that their constituents vote them in/back into…

‘Keep in mind what is ultimately at stake’

Letters to the Editor

‘Keep in mind what is ultimately at stake’

A recent letter writer expressed surprise that a Democratic PAC is spending money locally to oppose Dino Rossi…

Think twice before voting in November

Letters to the Editor

Think twice before voting in November

In the interest of fair play (and equal time) it is time to stand up and repudiate “Dr.”…

City council proposes sales tax increase on ballot

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City council proposes sales tax increase on ballot

We all know that roads in Covington are not in the best shape. With the rapid growth we’ve…

Every election uses political warfare tactics

Opinion

Every election uses political warfare tactics

Even non-partisan city council races feel the heat.

Now is the time to support the Land and Water Fund

Letters to the Editor

Now is the time to support the Land and Water Fund

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is one of America’s most successful conservation programs. Established in 1964,…

School is back in session, let KCLS help

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School is back in session, let KCLS help

It is fall and a busy time for teachers, students and parents.

Inslee campaigning like he’s on the ballot

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Inslee campaigning like he’s on the ballot

Republicans may find votes in making the election a referendum of the Democratic governor’s agenda.

Thank you city of Covington

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Thank you city of Covington

Well done, city crews, on street flooding

Living in the age of the political double-standard

Opinion

Living in the age of the political double-standard

The partisan political divide is growing as the November midterm elections approach.