Opinion
Removing 1 percent tax cap could generate millions
A bipartisan alliance of lawmakers wants to rewrite one of the state’s vaunted political commandments in order to…
Opinion
Opinion column: Notable leaders have reasons to be thankful
With Thanksgiving upon us, we take a few moments to consider those with reason to be thankful for…
News
Former Democratic foe endorses Barbara Bailey
Endorsement may spoil Democratics’ chances of retaking state Senate seat in Island County
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Bailey says she doesn’t condone hit piece against rival
A Republican state senator from Oak Harbor has taken the uncommon step of publicly denouncing the way a…
Opinion
Trump wasting effort on Washington voters | The Petri Dish
It’s a pretty safe bet Donald J. Trump will lose in the state of Washington this November. It’s…
Opinion
Governor candidates set for Wed. debate | The Petri Dish
Today, right about the time beach volleyballer Kerri Walsh Jennings hopes to be capturing gold in the Rio…
Opinion
What we’ve learned during the primary | The Petri Dish
As ballot counting continues in the 2016 primary, here are a few story lines emerging from the results…
Opinion
The debate over public restrooms continues | The Petri Dish
The next round in the battle on access to public bathrooms will be waged Thursday in Yakima.
News
Climate is shifting on huge tax breaks afforded Boeing Co. | The Petri Dish
The first time area aerospace machinists tried to claw back bits of Washington’s ginormous tax break to the…
News
GOP senators missed chance to fire Warner | Petri Dish
Republican state senators didn’t fire Corrections Secretary Bernie Warner when they had the chance.
Opinion
Time to see Democrats’ cards | The Petri Dish
Time to catch up on a couple pieces of unfinished business around here. Let’s begin with Attorney General…
Opinion
Race card, once used, cannot be unplayed | The Petri Dish
Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler says he regrets blurting “She’s racist” moments after his caucus ousted Lynn Peterson…