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School funding decision was reasonable for stateA unanimous state Supreme Court has upheld variations in the way Washington teachers and school staff are paid.
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Special day reminds all of strength of families
Today is a very special day in the Superior Court courtroom of Judge Paula Casey. At 4 p.m. Judge Casey will finalize adoptions of 11 children.
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Perhaps it's time for Eyman to declare defeat and go home
Perhaps it's time for Eyman to declare defeat and go home
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Voters deserve better than antiquated vote tabulation
It's time to change the way election ballots are received and counted in Washington state. Drawing out the election for days, even weeks, is ludicrous. In many aspects in this electronic age of computers, election results are delivered via Pony Express.
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Lawsuit is a step in turning around Boulevard eyesore
The city of Olympia has turned up the pressure on the former owner of a Boulevard Road nursery. Olympia officials have sued Jeffrey Nevin and Nevinland LLC, owners of the property at 2021 Boulevard Road S.E., to force the cleanup of the property.
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From the publisher: Local student traveled the world in service of presidents
It’s always a pleasant surprise to meet graduates of Thurston County schools who have gone on to lead fascinating lives. While attending the presidential gala to raise scholarship funds for Saint Martin’s University, I met the man who cooked former President Richard M. Nixon’s 75th birthday dinner. He also cooked for Pat Nixon’s 76th birthday, all the while traveling the world with the former first couple and becoming Nixon’s personal friend.
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Take time to remember soldiers who gave all for you
It’s been an especially difficult week at Fort Lewis, with hundreds gathering last Tuesday to hear Vice President Joe Biden pay tribute to seven fallen soldiers.
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Let’s hope sheriff, county can keep budget peace
• Thumbs up: Settlement
• Thumbs down: Fraud
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Get involved in Intercity Transit’s financial future
How do you feel about an increase in the sales tax to preserve and enhance service provided by Intercity Transit? Now is the time to offer your opinion.
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Where’s the accountability on accountancy board?
If Gov. Chris Gregoire is looking for a place to start her government reform effort in 2010, she need look no further than the state Board of Accountancy.
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