News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Politics Best of 2009: Island Girl: A rocky landing in Washington Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / December 24, 2009
Culture Public schools and why we leave Graduation, Bainbridge High School, June 2007. by Ann Bauer / December 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Politics Island Girl: I can see why that cop jumped to conclusions Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 25, 2009
Politics Island Girl: 'Somehow my husband has ended up in jail' Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 20, 2009
Culture A taste of the next mayor's diet McGinn never met an eggplant grinder that wasn't a friend by Ann Bauer / September 28, 2009
