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…
Opinion
Bears, bees and bureaucracy in Ocean Shores
Some people read novels. Some people binge Netflix. Me? I’m a nerd.
Opinion
The Great Ocean Shores: Bumps, bears and borrowed mayors
The best thing about Ocean Shores is that you don’t even need a conspiracy theory to explain the…
Opinion
Potatoes, apples and firewood: Getting the fall chores done
Autumn is a beautiful time to enjoy the Olympic Peninsula. The changing colors of the leaves in the…
Opinion
Reps. Abbarno and Waters: Forest lockup is harmful
When Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced that he was locking away 77,000 acres of Washington’s 106,000…
Opinion
Housing shortages holding young adults back
As reported recently in The Columbian, 12 percent of adults ages 25-34 in the Vancouver-Portland area are living…
Opinion
A proud Peninsula pioneer tradition — heading to sea
It was daylight on the water when I awakened to a nightmare that was all too real.
Opinion
Ocean Shores City Council: The Battle of the Barnyard
It seems the great city of Ocean Shores — known for its pristine beaches, frequent Facebook arguments, and…
Opinion
DNR commissioner defends setting aside forest land
Last week, we took a major step forward for the future of Washington’s forests.