Re: “Hundreds of WA plants, animals at risk of extinction” [Feb. 26, Local News]: As board chair of Audubon Washington, I am deeply concerned about the status of plant and animal life in the state. A recent article painted a worrying picture — four eco…
Sunshine Week: Learn more about your right to know
Spotlighting the people’s right to know about their governments’ efforts.
U.K., France mend ties, leaders agree to tackle Channel boats
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Friday to strengthen the military ties between their countries and step up efforts to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel, at a summit that signaled a thaw in re…
A major bank failed. Here’s why it’s not 2008 again
The financial institution best known for its relationships with high-flying world technology startups and venture capital, Silicon Valley Bank, experienced one of the oldest problems in banking — a bank run — which led to its failure on Friday.
Friday Squid Blogging: Chinese Squid Fishing in the Southeast Pacific
Chinese squid fishing boats are overwhelming Ecuador and Peru.
As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.
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Education: Don’t forget the variable of the student
Re: “Children can’t stride into the future in a 19th-century education system” [March 5, Opinion]: I have been a high school teacher for more than 50 years, the last eight as a volunteer teaching advance placement economics on weekends. Donald P. Niels…
Fentanyl is American problem – Mexican president
President Andres Manuel Lopes Obrador has condemned a call to use the US military against drug cartels
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Dear people of WA: The case for another voter-enacted open government law
The secret-keeping Legislature needs a serious course correction in the form of a voter initiative. The people should affirm the 1972 vote for open government.
Alzheimer’s: Support patients and caregivers
As a teen Alzheimer’s Association Purple Ambassador, I recently participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Day in Olympia. It was energizing to meet with other advocates, connect on our stories and engage with legislators. I advocate for Alzh…