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Trump administration tariffs on Canadian newsprint have created additional hardships for newspapers, large and small, and won’t be good in the long run for U.S. paper mills. (Thinkstock.com)

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Editorial: Protect jobs at newspapers and paper mills

A newsprint tariff is a threat to newspapers but also jeopardizes mill workers it seeks to protect.

Trump’s behavior means the world cannot trust the U.S.

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Trump’s behavior means the world cannot trust the U.S.

‘The U.S. became involved in the Vietnam War precisely because it feared the implications for its containment policy…

State may have a meaningful presidential primary in 2020

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State may have a meaningful presidential primary in 2020

Washington may have a meaningful presidential primary in 2020.

Four cornerstones of arguing irrationally

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Four cornerstones of arguing irrationally

Should a photo ID be required to be able to vote?

Please mind the (wage) gap

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Please mind the (wage) gap

Women first started entering the workforce in large numbers during World War II, with the need for workers…

Court resets playing field

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Court resets playing field

For many people in this country — an estimated 10 million that identify as LBGTQ, as well as…

KSD should think twice when cutting AVID program

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KSD should think twice when cutting AVID program

My name is Catryce Thompson and I am a senior at Kentwood High School in Covington. During my…

Signs of progress in ending sexual violence

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Signs of progress in ending sexual violence

The conversation surrounding sexual violence has grown louder in recent months as more and more women, men and…

There a way to blend values, reinvent our society?

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There a way to blend values, reinvent our society?

‘The most common basis of resistance to change is the fear that with your new learning will come…

Public record battle brings in a mediator

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Public record battle brings in a mediator

A bunch of folks at the William D. Ruckelshaus Center are waiting to help bring about detente in…

Summer — and the pure joy of summer reading — is finally here

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Summer — and the pure joy of summer reading — is finally here

Summer time. What welcome words!

Major Supreme Court decisions are coming in June

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Major Supreme Court decisions are coming in June

Some major landmark Supreme Court Cases will be decided by June. “All …of these cases have the potential…

What will Gov. Inslee do in 2020?

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What will Gov. Inslee do in 2020?

The political machinery of Jay Inslee is in pretty much full operation these days.

Spoilers ahead: Season two did not disappoint

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Spoilers ahead: Season two did not disappoint

Diving into the new episodes of the Netflix hit.

BDCC has secret helpers|Thank you letter

Letters to the Editor

BDCC has secret helpers|Thank you letter

BDCC has secret helpers

Redirect the money, keep trail as is

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Redirect the money, keep trail as is

Redirect the money, keep trail as is

U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade wars

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U.S. isn’t the only nation flirting with trade wars

Did you know there is an internal trade war brewing in Canada? It’s between Alberta and British Columbia…

Eyman risks retirement funds on car tab initiative

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Eyman risks retirement funds on car tab initiative

Tim Eyman is so convinced his latest initiative attack on car tabs is a winner, he’s tapping the…

Voting habits tied to feelings of personal security

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Voting habits tied to feelings of personal security

Why have we seen a worldwide shift toward authoritarianism? A quick glance across the globe sees leaders becoming…

Young adults need to plan for an uncertain future

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Young adults need to plan for an uncertain future

Teenagers and young adults, we love you, but we are letting you down.