Opinion
Hobbs is right to protect voters’ information
In rejecting a demand from the federal government, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has defended the rights of…
Opinion
Hurray — my favorite season, fall, is finally here
Fall is finally here — my favorite season of the year for so many reasons.
Opinion
A requiem for a river: Wishing the Queets was full of salmon
In September of 1890, Pvt. Harry Fisher, a member of Lt. Joseph P. O’Neil’s U.S. Army expedition that…
Opinion
There’s a chasm between Dictator Trump and Democracy
Donald Trump — like all dictators — feels seriously threatened by educated voters. In fact our current President…
Opinion
Recent history gives perspective to gas prices
As most Washington drivers are aware, gas is expensive in this state. But as that expense is quantified,…
Opinion
The land of keyboard crusaders and RCW pretend lawyers
There are three constants in Ocean Shores life: sand in your shoes, deer that look both ways before…
Opinion
Washington’s recreational areas are not an unlimited resource
Treaty tribes and our state co-managers have begun a new era of cooperation to better manage the impacts…
Opinion
You can trust Washington state’s elections’ integrity
We Washingtonians can take pride in having the best election system in the nation. I watched this being…
Opinion
A winter weather necessity — keep your phone charged
The signs of the impending season are unmistakable and should not be ignored.
Opinion
‘Alliance’ raises thoughts of dubious vaccine mandates
Recently, governors of several West Coast states announced the formation of an “alliance” whose purpose is to “ensure…
Opinion
Salmon policy ill-conceived, puts process in reverse
The drawbacks to a Trump administration decision regarding salmon recovery are becoming clear. To summarize, the shortsighted policy…
Opinion
Rethink logging in protected federal forests
Rescinding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule could have economic benefits but also environmental drawbacks. In considering a proposal…