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This November, Washington voters will be asked to approve Senate Joint Resolution 8201, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to invest public dollars from the WA Cares Fund – money taken directly from workers’ paychecks – into the stock market.

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Vote ‘yes’ on Measure 8201: Change will strengthen state’s long-term care benefit

Sun., Oct. 19, 2025

By Karen Kiessling

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Jacqueline B. Helfgott: What the release of the South Hill rapist says about the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, remorse and justice

Fri., Oct. 17, 2025

I never met Kevin Coe, but I saw him once while touring the Washington State Penitentiary as a college student in the late 1980s. I had been following his case in the news. Seeing Kevin Coe in person made crime, rape, psychopathy, incarceration and remorse something that I have never stopped thinking about.

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Scott Simms and Chris Robinson: A critical moment for the Columbia River Treaty

Thu., Oct. 16, 2025

More than 60 years after its implementation, the Columbia River Treaty remains a foundational element of U.S. and Canada relations in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout its history, the impact of the treaty has been far-reaching, affecting nearly every community in the region, through electricity rates for residents and businesses, as well as vital flood protection.

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Vote no: Liberty Lake leaders need to listen to what the community really wants

Wed., Oct. 15, 2025

Our city of Liberty Lake is a beautiful area and many of the things are exceptionally well thought out.

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Vote yes: Build on Liberty Lake’s future with Town Square

Wed., Oct. 15, 2025

In 2006, the city of Liberty Lake purchased a 6.2-acre lot with the vision of creating a true community campus – Town Square. That vision included a library and community center. Nearly two decades later, the lot remains largely unused, except for the summer farmers market.

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No on the parks levy: City must earn our trust first

Sun., Oct. 12, 2025

By Joanna Hyatt

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No on the school bond: District needs to prioritize learning over building

Sun., Oct. 12, 2025

By Russell Neff

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Yes on parks and schools: Ensuring Spokane’s future by investing in our community

Sun., Oct. 12, 2025

By David Condon and Andy Billig

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Jeff Roe: Congress must extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits before families are priced out

Sat., Oct. 11, 2025

Congress has a choice: Protect affordable health care for millions of Americans or stand by as premiums double and families lose coverage. The clock is ticking.

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Kishanee Haththotuwegama: Washington must preserve health care for all, especially the poor

Fri., Oct. 10, 2025

“Ma’am, could I sit here?” a burly, sun-tanned older man gestured toward a folding chair. As he sat down, he grabbed his lower right belly and let out a sharp breath.

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State Rep. Mary Dye:Washington’s business-hostile legal climate threatens farmers and our economy By

Thu., Oct. 9, 2025

It is my honor to represent the people of Washington’s 9th Legislative District, where agriculture is not just an industry but the foundation of our communities. Agriculture is in my blood. My husband and I operate our own farm, and like so many of my neighbors, I understand firsthand the challenges that farmers face every day. We worry about weather, markets and pests, but we also worry about the growing threat of lawsuits.

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