Opinion
RFK Jr.’s deepening threat to public health
Here we go again. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has again broken promises and…
Opinion
Message from the Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. CEO
I hope you are doing well and are ready for the holidays.
Opinion
Congress finally votes to support rural schools
If legislation has enough support to pass the U.S. House of Representatives by a 399-5 margin, it probably…
Opinion
A Moment in Christmastime
A Christmas Story has touched a few nerves in recent memory. I’ve read articles, blog posts and Reddit…
Opinion
‘The worst of the worst’ and the rest of the best
DEAR READER: Fittingly, during open season on immigrants, my list of the 10 best new books of 2025…
Life
The best Christmas present in the history of ever
Maddening toy simulates the best and worst of the game of football
Opinion
States wise to urge cautious approach to AI
It is not often that the attorneys general from Washington and Idaho agree to oppose actions by the…
Opinion
10 new books that neither fire nor lies can kill
DEAR READER: “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading…
Opinion
Rainforest expedition stranded on the Hoh River in the winter of 1809
IT WAS A dark and stormy night. Inside the cabin, the wood stove glowed red with venison stew…
Opinion
PUD’s 85th year is one of change and accomplishments
As the Grays Harbor PUD reaches the end of its 85th year of service, I could not be…
Opinion
AG Brown is on the right track with transparency reforms
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown thinks the public too often waits too long to receive public records. He…
Opinion
As lawmakers face budget trouble, take care of our seniors
My first term as a newly elected representative in our state Legislature was a harrowing one. In 1981,…
Opinion
Turning off traffic cameras protects privacy
The use of traffic cameras by law enforcement raises important questions about personal privacy vs. public safety, state’s…