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Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

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|Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billion ...

Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billions in federal funding for Pacific Northwest projects. ...

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Opinion: NAEP 2024 – American students score historic lows in Math, Reading, Science

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|Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Opinion: NAEP 2024 – American students score historic lows in Math, Reading, Science

NAEP 2024 results show historic lows for 12th-grade math and reading and flat 8th-grade science performan ...

NAEP 2024 results show historic lows for 12th-grade math and reading and flat 8th-grade science performance; in her column, Vicki Murray says the declines demand immediate action. ...

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Opinion: Faith under fire

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|Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Opinion: Faith under fire

Nancy Churchill argues that progressives mock prayer after tragedy, contending that faith and religious e ...

Nancy Churchill argues that progressives mock prayer after tragedy, contending that faith and religious expression are under attack and that prayer remains powerful in grief and response. ...

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Opinion: Complaining About the Potential Impact of Tariffs After Actually Raising Taxes by $9 Billion Seems a Little Hypocritical

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|Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Opinion: Complaining About the Potential Impact of Tariffs After Actually Raising Taxes by $9 Billion Seems a Little Hypocritical

Mark Harmsworth argues Gov. Bob Ferguson’s tariff warnings ring hollow alongside a $9 billion state tax i ...

Mark Harmsworth argues Gov. Bob Ferguson’s tariff warnings ring hollow alongside a $9 billion state tax increase, saying Washingtonians deserve stability on all fronts. ...

Monday, September 8, 2025
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Opinion: ‘I’m crossing my fingers this time it can be different’

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|Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Opinion: ‘I’m crossing my fingers this time it can be different’

Lars Larson criticizes an illegal strike by classified workers in Evergreen public schools, cites a board ...

Lars Larson criticizes an illegal strike by classified workers in Evergreen public schools, cites a board resolution to seek an injunction in Clark County Superior Court, and urges officials to follow ...

Monday, September 8, 2025
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Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!

Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 ...

Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 billion price bomb” and questioning funding viability. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone

Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the proj ...

Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, an ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, and a payroll tax with limited return for workers. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – ‘Sanctuary’ policies put state at risk

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|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – ‘Sanctuary’ policies put state at risk

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh argues “sanctuary” policies in Washington undermine federal immigration law, ris ...

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh argues “sanctuary” policies in Washington undermine federal immigration law, risk public safety, and enable trafficking, citing a recent letter he says challenges those polici ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
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Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and oppo ...

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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