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Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17 at the state Capitol in Olympia. Marshall condemned Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, which expelled Rep. Matt Shea from the Republican Caucus. Marshall announced his candidacy for the 2nd District seat held by House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gun rights advocates rally at Capitol

Criticism levied at Matt Shea investigation, Republican leadership.

Sexual orientation does not change

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Sexual orientation does not change

You may disagree with that statement but that disagreement of yours comes from the fact that you are…

Thank you, Rev. Hosler

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Thank you, Rev. Hosler

It’s bad enough that ignorant people post bigoted homophobic lies on the internet.

Kind teachers, flags make all the difference

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Kind teachers, flags make all the difference

I spent 11 years in the Federal Way Public Schools before the days when pride flags and safe…

Federal Way, Todd Beamer shine at Jr ROTC Drill competition

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Federal Way, Todd Beamer shine at Jr ROTC Drill competition

Local schools earn awards in several categories.

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)

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Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout

Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Northwest

Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…

PEGGY DARLENE WHEELER

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PEGGY DARLENE WHEELER

Peggy Darlene Wheeler, 73, passed away on December 28th, 2019, at her home in Chandler, Arizona. Peggy is…

Keep hatred out of local paper

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Keep hatred out of local paper

I most certainly would not allow it in my church.

The facts always matter

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The facts always matter

It’s also disappointing that Mr. Roegner continually uses this as a mark against the city.

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

Dismayed at letter regarding LGBTQ

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Dismayed at letter regarding LGBTQ

As a mother and a grandmother I am proud to love my children unconditionally and support their own…

Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

Campaign finance reform needed, and no more gerrymandering

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Campaign finance reform needed, and no more gerrymandering

Many of us have cheated on our taxes, left work a little early, justified taking something at work.

Pride signals unconditional acceptance of everyone

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Pride signals unconditional acceptance of everyone

Recognize that humans come in a variety of shapes and forms, rather than some cookie-cutter ideal set forth…

Cramming ‘perverted values’ onto whole society

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Cramming ‘perverted values’ onto whole society

Does the rainbow flag represent a tiny minority with a laser beam focus on grooming the next generation?

The meaning behind the pride flag

Letters to the Editor

The meaning behind the pride flag

The pride flag is a symbol for people to come together after dozens are murdered at a gay…