Life
‘Back to normal’ could be the worst thing to happen for some seniors | Senior Lifestyles
Is it over yet? COVID, that is?
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…
Opinion
Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.
Opinion
Message from state superintendent regarding school employee vaccinations
After a year and a half of remote and hybrid learning, my top priorities as our school buildings…
Opinion
Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us
The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…
News
Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
Northwest
Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state
Hospital capacity fills up due to increase
News
State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.
Northwest
State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
News
Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine
Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.
Opinion
Love and death: We don’t have forever, so we better do it now
By Dr. Bob Baugher, guest columnist
Obituaries
Arthur William Eshe | Obituary
Arthur William Eshe, 67, passed away on March 25, 2021 in Cle Elum, WA.
Obituaries
Theodore M. Aarstad Sr. | Obituary
Theodore M. Aarstad Sr., 67, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 surrounded by…