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Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked
We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.
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Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.
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Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us
The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…
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Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over
We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.
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Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of dams’ fate
With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.
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Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating kids
With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.
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Editorial: Judge’s rebuke of Eyman protects initiative process
Along with a $2.6 million fine, the ruling places restrictions on Eyman’s future initiative campaigns.
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Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
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Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
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Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
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Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
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Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us
With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.
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Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee
Danielle Chastaine takes over as the new editor of the Renton / Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
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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.