Opinion
The Department of War and the curious case of Joe Kent
DEAR READERS: I know you so well by now that I can read your minds. Until February 28…
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Governor’s bragging over ‘double voting’ bill ignores real election problems
Last week, the current governor sent out a press release, bragging about a bill he signed into law…
Opinion
Celebrating the skunk cabbage
THERE IS NOTHING more beautiful than a swamp full of skunk cabbage in the snow. The appearance of…
Opinion
Public safety and privacy can coexist in the Flock camera debate
Across Washington, communities are debating the use of automated license plate reader systems such as those produced by…
Opinion
Let’s make Washington state affordable for everyone
Washington families are feeling the squeeze like never before. Whether you’re filling your gas tank, buying groceries, paying…
Opinion
Fueling our future: Why the Hoquiam pellet mill is a win for Grays Harbor
For decades, the timber industry has been the foundation of the Grays Harbor economy. People can lose sight…
Opinion
Timberland Regional Library layoffs underscore dysfunction
DEAR READER: When the other shoe dropped with a sickening thud — on a Sunday, no less —…
Opinion
WA must give police more tools to shut down human trafficking
Once again local law enforcement is playing whack-a-mole with massage parlors engaged in human trafficking. State lawmakers should…
Opinion
A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia
For a short 60-day session, which concluded Thursday, where the primary task was adopting a supplemental budget that…
Opinion
There’s no overstating what Democrats just did to our state
Sadly, we’ve now seen just how much damage 90 people can do to our state in 60 days.
Opinion
The well-intentioned but misguided ideas about green crab
At the Pacific Conservation District, European Green Crab are a common topic of discussion.
