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John Snaza has dedicated his life to serving and protecting the public. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in law enforcement and military service, Snaza has consistently … more
The CT Publishing Editorial Board enthusiastically endorses Peter Abbarno for re-election to represent Washington’s 20th Legislative District. As an experienced legislator with deep ties to the … more
The CT Publishing Editorial Board strongly endorses Initiative 2066, a critical measure on this year’s ballot that will protect natural gas as a viable, affordable energy option for … more
In 2021, politicians in Olympia introduced a new capital gains tax, claiming it would support public education and childcare programs. Unfortunately, this tax threatens to damage Washington’s … more
This November, Washingtonians have a chance to save money and reject a policy that has not done what the governor promised for the environment. Initiative 2117, which aims to repeal the hidden gas … more
The mandatory nature of the current system, WA Cares, has proven to be deeply flawed and insufficient for many Washingtonians, and voters now have the chance to fix what’s broken by voting … more
There’s one thing people in this area never complained about when Jaime Herrera Beutler represented us in Congress, and that was her constituent service and her focus on the specific needs of … more
Our editorial board enthusiastically endorses state Rep. Peter Abbarno for reelection to represent Washington’s 20th Legislative District. As an experienced legislator with deep ties to … more
Residents throughout the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) district will have an important decision to make in the April 23 special election when they vote to approve or reject the educational programs … more
As a community, we cannot overlook the alarming mishandling of the Green Hill School situation by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. It’s time to shed more … more
Reflecting on the state of discourse in our society, I am reminded of the invaluable virtue of engaging in conversations that challenge our perspectives. In an era where opinions often clash, it … more
Ted Kaczynski died by suicide on June 10. Some may remember him, some may not. I am fascinated by what makes people like Kaczynski turn to killing other human beings. Was he abused as a child? … more
My wife and I returned recently from a trip to the United Kingdom. The British people were welcoming, helpful and very accommodating, not at all like some other countries we have visited that seemed … more
China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) … more
Brace yourself. Your paycheck in July will probably be a little smaller. That’s when the state will begin collecting premium payments for its long-term care insurance program, called WA … more
Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia.  Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.”  … more
The deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase our nation’s debt limit was a welcome compromise.   It appears to avert our nation’s … more
In one of the columns I started to write — prior to my taking a rest from 15 years of writing columns for newspapers — I touched on the topic of artists who found their own way of dealing … more
Growing up, I loved the sound of my grandpa’s mantel clock.  It was an old Howard Miller pendulum wind-up clock. The clock key was for both the time and chimes. I can still remember … more
When I talk to constituents in the 20th Legislative District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This … more
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