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U.S. Rep. Kilmer seeks veteran for fellowship in Washington, DC office
Congressman Derek Kilmer is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a fellowship position in his…
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Activists try to occupy the front steps of the state capitol | 2018 Legislative Session
Climate activists erected tents and teepees Monday in front of the Washington State Capitol building, on the opening…
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Despite new majority, state Democrats won’t scramble for a capital gains tax | 2018 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA — While Democrats in the state Legislature have supported enacting a capital gains tax to fund public…
Opinion
Culture war on | Tom H. Hastings
If you watch Fox News, Fox and Friends, and that sort of thing, and if you listen to…
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Trump-bashing book sells out on Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island hasn’t seen anything like this since that boy wizard with the big black glasses.
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Gov. Inslee lashes back at Sessions on marijuana
OLYMPIA - Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee expressed a defiant attitude toward U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who…
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Three new BI council members take the oath | Photo gallery
The Bainbridge Island City Council welcomed three new members to the dais at its first meeting of 2018.
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State lawmakers to again consider eliminating capital punishment | 2018 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - A bill to be introduced this session would eliminate the death penalty in Washington state and…
Opinion
Appeal to the Heartland | Tom H. Hastings
I’m from the Heartland, from the lakes and woods of Minnesota. I lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin for…
Opinion
Santa Should Have Left These Gifts | Raging Moderate
Hey!!! Sorry. Just trying to rouse everyone from their tranquil basking in the afterglow of the most wonderful…
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Senate Democrats take early aim at gun legislation | 2018 Legislative Session
OLYMPIA - With a newfound majority in the Washington Senate, state Democrats have found an early target in…
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Congressman Kilmer: Change on legal marijuana is federal meddling
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer said Thursday that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ plan to direct the Department of…