TNT: What was the intent of that article?
Re: “Ranch owner fights Thurston zoning change” (TNT, 12-10). I read with a mixture of confusion and frustration the story of the Thurston County ranch and its zoning change. I wondered what the writer...
View ArticleFIREWORKS: Let county voters decide the issue
Independence Day is only recognized nationally as a one-day holiday on July 4. Pierce County allows people to discharge in unincorporated areas a total of 108 hours during an eight-day period. It is...
View ArticleTACOMA: Get on board and ban plastic bags
With Thurston County’s and Tumwater’s recent approvals of a plastic bag ban, the number of communities in our area that have started to recognize the environmental dangers of these unnecessary items...
View ArticleELECTION: Gary Alexander’s best choice for Thurston auditor
Thurston County citizens should vote to retain Gary Alexander as their auditor. He has demonstrated in his years of public service that he has the business, legislative, financial and managerial...
View ArticleELECTION: Is TNT only concerned about JZ Knight donations?
Re: “Bigotry? Thurston Dems give Ramtha a pass” (editorial, 5-15). Your editorial suggests you want to ensure that political contributions are of the highest order. Why has a story from 2012...
View ArticleGOP: Republicans are no friend to the GLBTQ community
The Republican Party promises to be more inclusive and open the “big tent.” Judging by the actions of the Washington State Republicans, the tent appears closed to the GLBTQ community. A campaign by the...
View ArticleTHURSTON COUNTY: Blake has inspired one nonvoter
I’m not one who gets into political stuff, especially when people I have met are involved as candidates. I avoid it so much I don’t register to vote so I can avoid jury duty. This guy, though, he’s...
View ArticleJZ KNIGHT: Freedom Foundation continues political attack
I am writing to address omissions and inaccuracies in the Viewpoint (TNT, 8-17) by Jeff Rhodes in which he continues his political attack on JZ Knight and local Democrats. The most glaring omission is...
View ArticleELECTION: Bud Blake for Thurston County commissioner
Being somewhat critical by nature it is all the more pleasurable to provide an endorsement to support the candidacy of Walter “Bud” Blake – who is running for the office of county commissioner in...
View ArticlePOT: Thurston County protects neighborhood
As a landowner in Thurston County, I would like to thank the Resource Stewardship Department and the county Health and Public Safety Department for their efforts in protecting my rights and the rights...
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