Editorials
Transparency is key to trust in government
As a foundational aspect of open government, the premise bears repeating:
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Real questions asked by real tourists: ‘Can I find Bigfoot?’
WE’VE ALL HEARD the phrase, “There is no such thing as a stupid question.”
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The morning after America turned 250
There are two kinds of people on the morning after the Fourth of July in Ocean Shores: those…
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Birthright citizenship ruling: Fight goes on for fundamental rights
I ran for attorney general to defend the rule of law, not to sue the president.
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PUD Commissioners Corner – holding the line on rates
The Grays Harbor PUD is a public utility, and that means something. You elect the commissioners who set…
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‘Let it be brought forth that in America the law is king’
Dear America: Happy Birthday! There’s a lot of candles on your cake!
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Don’t blow up the house and have a pleasant Fourth
AS WE APPROACH the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States, we do so with a…
Editorials
State’s gas tax goes up and will automatically increase yearly
Washington state’s third-highest-in-the-nation gas tax went up again on July 1.
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Consumers shouldn’t bear costs for Centralia’s TransAlta
The costs of the Trump administration’s absurd, antiquated support for the coal industry are not limited to long-term…
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Celebrating 250 years of no religious kings
On July 4, we will celebrate American independence from kings who ruled over both church and state. Two…