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Teachers union concerned about McCleary

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Teachers union concerned about McCleary

Teachers are gravely concerned that what is getting hammered out behind closed doors in the legislature will seek…

Hidden in plain sight

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Hidden in plain sight

The answer to my problem was hidden in plain sight.

Preparing students for the future

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Preparing students for the future

Spring has finally arrived in the Northwest, and that means graduations are just around the corner.

Waiting is the hardest part | Our Corner

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Waiting is the hardest part | Our Corner

Editor’s note: Bailey Jo Josie interned at the Courier-Herald for several months as part of her graduation requirement…

Trump might spur greater democracy

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Trump might spur greater democracy

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

Talks turn to closing the state government

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Talks turn to closing the state government

The process of shutting down state government is under way, again.

Forest landowners prove cooperation works

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Forest landowners prove cooperation works

Washington state’s largest environmental, wildlife and natural resources agencies recognized large forest landowners

Being on the rough waters of Trump presidency

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Being on the rough waters of Trump presidency

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about…

It’s pretty clear those running Sound Transit aren’t seizing the initiative to ease the financial pain caused by a surge in its car tab fees

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It’s pretty clear those running Sound Transit aren’t seizing the initiative to ease the financial pain caused by a surge in its car tab fees

By Jerry Cornfield

How to stress less in the face of political uncertainty

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How to stress less in the face of political uncertainty

The political climate we are all facing is intense to say the least

Politics needs new blood, and youth is no barrier

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Politics needs new blood, and youth is no barrier

I was honored to address the YMCA Youth Legislature at their opening night session

American needs more welders, fewer philosophers

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American needs more welders, fewer philosophers

“America needs more welders and fewer philosophers,” proclaimed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio

Thank you for donations

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Thank you for donations

The annual mail carriers food drive was a successful day at the Covington Post Office on May 13th

Letter from the Mayor

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Letter from the Mayor

The month of May brings sunshine and plants begin showing off their beautiful blooms

GOP had better take long-term approach

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GOP had better take long-term approach

Donald Trump and the Republicans did it

Legislature made headway on key issues

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Legislature made headway on key issues

The first not-so-special session reached the end of its third week at the Capitol

Generous support continues for the BDCC food bank

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Generous support continues for the BDCC food bank

Thousands of pounds of food came in during March and April from St. Barbara Parish for our food…

Remembering Mike Lowry

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Remembering Mike Lowry

There was nothing pretentious about Mike Lowry. What you saw is what you got!

Representatives have priorities wrong

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Representatives have priorities wrong

We do not want a border wall, paid for with our limited tax dollars

Time to scrap outmoded definition of Arab

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Time to scrap outmoded definition of Arab

When I tread the corridors and walkways of Green River College, I constantly pass women wearing hijabs