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Seattle Times Opinion
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WA Cares: Educate yourself and vote no on I-2124
In “New poll sees if WA cares about payroll tax to fund WA Cares program” [July 23, Local News], The Seattle Times cited a poll that was favorable to Initiative 2124. However, I’m inclined to agree with the spokesperson from the No On I-2124 campaign, who pointed out that those polled weren’t given all the […] |
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For too many kids, books are uncool and unread
The most obvious reason for the decline is the onslaught of on-screen alternatives, ever at nearly every child’s fingertips. |
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To whoever torched my Little Free Library: Get off my lawn
This Green Lake resident is worried about the bigger picture as minor vandalism gave way to arson toward his Little Free Library, endangering his home. |
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Gun violence: Educate youth with the facts
Re: “Seattle, King County, community leaders launch plan to combat gun violence” [July 10, Local News]: We were delighted to hear King County Executive Dow Constantine call for “long-term change” to confront our community’s crisis of firearm violence. By age 18 the average American has witnessed an average of 200,000 violent acts on TV alone […] |
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Kamala Harris: Party skips getting support of its members
Re: “How Kamala Harris took command of the Democratic Party in 48 hours” [July 24, Nation & World]: The Democratic Party is supposed to be democratic. In consolidating support behind Vice President Kamala Harris so quickly, the party skipped getting the support of its own members. Primaries have a purpose — they ensure accountability to […] |
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Joe Biden: An example for future generations
Re: “Biden steps aside as candidate, endorses Harris for president” [July 22, A1]: I would like to thank President Joe Biden for making what must have been the most difficult decision of his political career. I am sad for the president. He is a good and decent man, and deserved the opportunity to finish the […] |
Washington State News
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Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) held out of practice again
(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
The Pittsburgh Steelers exercised caution with quarterback Russell Wilson on Friday, holding him out of practice for a second straight day as he nurses a slight calf injury.
Wilson told reporters at training camp in Latrobe, Pa., that he "tweaked" his calf during a sled-push drill earlier this week.
"The good news is that I feel good," Wilson told reporters. "We'll get the
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Columbian Newspaper
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Lewis River Bridge construction causing heavy traffic on I-5 south near Woodland
Construction work is causing heavy traffic on southbound Interstate 5 in and around Woodland this morning. The Washington State Department of Transportation is cautioning travelers to expect up to 90 minutes of delays in the area throughout the afternoon and evening. |
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Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives last year. |
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Harris snags support of Washington Democratic delegates
Washington state’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention united Thursday night behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid to be the party’s presidential nominee. |
