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Ed Johnstone is the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
Being Frank: Traditional Knowledge Protects Environment for Next Seven Generations
Every generation owes it to the next seven generations to protect the environment. At the rate populations are growing and the climate is changing, it’s getting harder and harder to be … more
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This photo is of a Southwest Washington Pioneer Picnic on Aug. 17, 1929, in Rochester. Front row center are Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Selders, from Littlerock. Mary Jane Brown (maiden name Mills) is in the center foreground of photo. She died in 1930 and was usually “Queen of the Pioneers” at every picnic. Others pictured, according to the caption, include Henry Brown, Art Rowswell, Walter Eshom, Mr. Hemingway, James Fitzgerald, Billie Fitzgerald, Stacey Cooness, Mattie James, Elizabeth Young, Ivar Taume, Ed Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. James McCash, Rev. Miller, A.B.Townsend, Ann Hiaton, J. Sox Brown, Della Pearce, Ina French, Gus Bannse, Ada Johnson and Hermann Hoss.
Julie McDonald Commentary: White Settlers Flee to Blockhouses During Indian Wars
With white emigrants settling in the Pacific Northwest during the mid-1850s, Native Americans throughout the region faced huge disruptions to their lives and displacement from their traditional … more
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Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, served on the Senate Law and Justice Committee from 2017-2020. She is Republican leader on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and prime sponsor of Senate Bill 5407, which would significantly increase the penalty for stealing a firearm.
Lynda Wilson Commentary: California’s Power Problems Should Serve as Warning for Washington
We’re taught about a “safe following distance” in driver’s education because bad things can happen when you ride the bumper of the car ahead of you. In 2005, Democratic … more
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Todd Myers is the director for the  Center for the Environment at the Washington Policy Center.
Todd Myers Commentary: Many Who Claim Climate Spending Is Good Can’t Really Explain Why
Simple question: how should we measure the success of climate policy? Answer: By maximizing CO2 reduction for every dollar spent. This smart approach is standard practice for many private … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Garbage Is an Important Source of Energy
Those who live in Spokane know about its waste-to-energy facility which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste a day and can generate 22 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 13,000 … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Herculean Effort Needed to Free Seattle of Drugs and Crime
Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges yet found the will, resources, and determination to come together and tackle them. Today’s conundrum is to overcome the … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee delivers an address from his office during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This photo was provided by the governor’s office.
Brian Mittge Commentary: It’s Time for State Worker Vaccine Mandate to End
On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington’s nearly three-year state of emergency would end on the last day of October.  What will not end is his rule that state workers be … more
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Brian Wharton is the Yelm Community Schools superintendent.
Superintendent's Corner: Positive Start Focused on Success
The 2022-2023 school year is off to a great start. In the district, we are focusing less on “back to normal” notions, and more on rising up to new and greater opportunities. In the days … more
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An eagle flies past boaters on Offut Lake near Tenino.
Brian Mittge Commentary: Summer Thoughts on Fire, Water and Love
My wife and I were on our way home from Tenino, celebrating our wedding anniversary with a kayak trip to Offut Lake, when we noticed a plume of smoke on the horizon. Billowing smoke in late August … more
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Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.
Kris Johnson Commentary: Washington Employers on Edge as Uncertainty Swirls
Is the U.S. economy headed into a recession? Has inflation peaked? When will the labor market ease? While economists debate questions like these, it’s helpful to hear from employers on the … more
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John McCroskey
John McCroskey Commentary: ‘The Death of Common Sense’ Needs a Modern Rewrite
Some years ago, I read a book called “The Death of Common Sense” and marveled at the amount of stupidity permeating our country. It was written in 1995, my first year as a sheriff. … more
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Richard Stride
Richard Stride Commentary: Great Principles Don’t Get Lost Once They Come to Light
Do we have an identity crisis in America? Some say “yes.” Some say “no.” Others say, “well, maybe.” If you are in the category of those who believe we do, let … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Drained Snake River Reservoirs Would Resemble Parched Rhine Riverbeds
If you want a glimpse of parched river bottoms behind “would be breached” lower Snake River dams, look at recent photos of European rivers and lakes.  On parts of the picturesque … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured.
Jason Mercier Commentary: What Is the Governor Agreeing to in Secret Union Employee Compensation Talks?
Did you know the governor’s office is currently negotiating pay and compensation with state employee unions for the state’s 2023-25 budget? What is on the table? Will the outcome of … more
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Richard Stride
Richard Stride Commentary: Knowing Your Past Gives More Meaning to Your Present
Have you ever been curious about your ancestral roots? The science of genealogy can provide answers by tracing your DNA. Maya Angelou, American memoirist, poet and civil rights activist, said … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Why Gasoline Engines Must Be Part of Reducing Carbon
Implausible as it may seem, gasoline-powered vehicles can be part of reducing carbon emissions. They need to be part of the solution and not brushed aside. Take for example, Glacier National … more
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Ed Johnstone is the chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
Being Frank: Tribes Need to Be at the Table to Conserve Wildlife
Treaty tribes have been working for decades to get federal support for our essential wildlife programs. We’re counting on the U.S. Senate to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act … more
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Brian Wharton is the Yelm Community Schools superintendent.
Superintendent’s Corner: Summer Brings Strong Work and New Leaders
In many ways, school districts can be busier in the summer months than when school is in session. This summer is no exception. We have lots of students doing amazing things. STEMKamp is a … more
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Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham, represents the 2nd Legislative District, which includes southern Pierce County and part of Thurston County, including Yelm and Lacey.
Commentary: Violent Crime Born of Bad Policies That Must Be Addressed Now
The final weekend of July was a lot like many in Pierce County recently. Two people were shot in a Tacoma park, one fatally. A shootout at a South Tacoma gas station left one man dead. In another … more
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Commentary: Policy Center's Cost Projections for Low-Carbon Fuel Law Confirmed
Next year, one of the state’s newly adopted climate policies, the low-carbon fuel standard, will take effect in Washington state. The legislation requires companies to reduce the carbon … more
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