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Better luck this year, Eyman
Better luck this year, Eyman
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • January 11, 2018 3:50 pm

2017 was a stinky year for Tim Eyman. It ended with a thud last week when he confessed to not collecting enough signatures to get onto the ballot a measure that would reduce car tab fees and kneecap Sound Transit.

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For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • January 11, 2018 1:30 am

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

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Culture, politics shape race relations
Culture, politics shape race relations
January 10, 2018 11:46 am

“The central conservative truth is that it is culture, not politics, that determines the success of a society. The central…

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Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’
Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • January 10, 2018 1:30 am

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

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Grateful for eight months at head of county library system
Grateful for eight months at head of county...
January 3, 2018 11:34 am

What a busy and eventful year this has been. As I write my last column as interim director, it is…

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Inslee dealt a clean-air defeat
Inslee dealt a clean-air defeat
December 27, 2017 11:52 am

Twenty-seven months ago Gov. Jay Inslee set out to curb emission of carbon pollutants through a sweeping rewrite of the…

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Counties gear up for fight with state
Counties gear up for fight with state
December 22, 2017 12:33 pm

Elected leaders of Washington’s 39 counties are fed up with lawmakers and governors telling them what to do without providing…

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Fake news or bad reporting?
Fake news or bad reporting?
By Ray Miller-Still • December 21, 2017 12:40 pm

This has not been a good month for reporting. But one wrong fact does not fake news make.

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Political turmoil can make nations stronger
Political turmoil can make nations stronger
December 20, 2017 1:57 pm

Finish this sentence: “What doesn’t kill you___________.”

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U.S., Russia agree on Middle East situation
U.S., Russia agree on Middle East situation
December 14, 2017 12:34 pm

Since Russia helped Syria’s Bashar al-Assad stay in power and helped to defeat ISIS, are Russia and the U.S. at…

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Donald Trump supporters’ attitude still the same
Donald Trump supporters’ attitude still the same
December 7, 2017 1:30 am

“Support Trump? Sure,” she said. “I like him.”

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Firearms to change at state Capitol
Firearms to change at state Capitol
By Jerry Cornfield • December 6, 2017 3:00 pm

If you come to the state Capitol and want to see lawmakers in action, there are a few rules to…

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King County Library best books of 2017
King County Library best books of 2017
December 1, 2017 2:08 pm

And the envelope, please… Continuing an end-of-year tradition that dates back more than 15 years, the King County Library System…

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Seek a sense of security, purpose in our lives
Seek a sense of security, purpose in our...
November 29, 2017 1:04 pm

Are we seeing history repeat itself?

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Trickle-down equation may not add up
Trickle-down equation may not add up
November 23, 2017 10:30 am

A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households though not…

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North neighbors keep close eye U.S.
North neighbors keep close eye U.S.
November 22, 2017 12:35 pm

How much do you know about Canada? If you’re like most Americans, not much.

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A monster of our own making
A monster of our own making
By Ray Miller-Still • November 15, 2017 3:07 pm

Another day, another mass shooting.

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To my sea sisters and families of veterans
To my sea sisters and families of veterans
By Carrie Rodriguez • November 8, 2017 11:46 am

As my Navy recruiter waited in his car with the engine running at the top of our driveway, I stood…

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Vote Val Paganelli to the Tahoma School Board | Letter to the Editor
Vote Val Paganelli to the Tahoma School Board...
November 6, 2017 12:35 pm

As a long time Maple Valley resident, of more than 20 years, I have never felt inclined to throw my…

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Paganelli best candidate for Tahoma School Board | Letter to the Editor
Paganelli best candidate for Tahoma School Board |...
November 6, 2017 9:00 am

I met Val Paganelli this summer through the Greater Maple Valley Networking Association, a local business networking group.

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