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No one in the Pacific Northwest is exempt from the impacts of climate change.
Rising global temperatures are intensifying floods, droughts and warming waters. Last summer’s heat dome led …
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By Ed Johnstone
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5/3/22
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As someone who represents a largely rural district and leads a caucus of members who represent most of rural Washington, I have grown increasingly concerned about the Legislature’s inability to …
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The Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 was awe-inspiring. It previewed developments that would improve our daily lives in the next millennium. While “Century 21” memories have faded, …
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By Don C. Brunell
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4/26/22
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The deadline for filing federal income taxes is later than usual this year. Tax Day was pushed back to April 18 to avoid coinciding with the District of Columbia’s Emancipation Day holiday.
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By Preston Brashers
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4/26/22
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I have been a student of leadership for many years, which means I try to learn all I can about effective leadership.
One of the life lessons I have learned that translated well to leadership is …
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By Richard Stride
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4/26/22
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It’s been a tough few weeks for Northwest law enforcement. Two officers — one in Everett and another in Pierce County — were killed by criminals with criminal histories prohibiting …
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By John McCroskey
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4/19/22
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The news that President Joe Biden plans to resume leasing of federal land for oil exploration may be good five years from now, but that action alone won’t bring down record gas prices at the …
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By Don C. Brunell
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4/19/22
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For two years, we’ve waited. We’ve watched the news, we’ve shopped online, we’ve missed birthdays, holidays and gatherings. But what about what we’ve missed as a …
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By Line Roy
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4/19/22
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Cracker Jack announced last week the 126-year-old company will be packaging special-edition Cracker Jill snacks to support American female athletes through the Women’s Sports Foundation — …
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By Julie McDonald
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4/12/22
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Sunflowers are to Ukraine what tulips are to western Washington. During the blooming season, both are spectacular and represent the best in the people who cultivate and visit those fields.
In late …
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By Don C. Brunell
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4/12/22
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Looking back at the 2022 state legislative session, it’s hard not to be disappointed at the missed opportunities.
Yes, lawmakers accomplished some things that are good for the economy, …
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By Kris Johnson
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4/5/22
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With COVID-19 vaccines widely dispensed and masking requirements mostly lifted, will “work from home” end? Will workers return to downtown offices at pre-pandemic levels?
Probably …
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By Don C. Brunell
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4/5/22
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I have never met Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier and mean no disrespect, but I would like to urge more caution and research before he commits the city of Tenino to mixing septage and sewage sludge to …
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4/1/22
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I want to thank Tye Menser for serving as Thurston County commissioner these last four years. I have watched many Tuesday commission meetings and am impressed with his intelligence, patience and …
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3/29/22
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Longtime readers of this column might have noticed that I seem to have a fondness for colorful characters, especially those who run for public office.
It’s true.
I’m fascinated …
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By Brian Mittge
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3/29/22
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Ukraine officially broke from the United Socialist Soviet Republic (USSR) in 1991 and became an independent nation.
The Ukrainian nation has existed independently since that time. Russia, many …
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By Richard Stride
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3/29/22
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In the normal course of events, Washington lawmakers use a short legislative session to make small mid-term adjustments to the state’s current two-year budget or to tackle any pressing policy …
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By Chris Cargill
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3/22/22
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People sometimes ask me how I’ve found something to write about all these years. Regardless of logic, the secret answer is just trying to keep enough room on the desk to hold a cup of coffee.
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By Bill Moeller
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3/22/22
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Return Alaska to Russia?
A month ago, such lunacy wasn’t newsworthy, but after Russia shockingly invaded Ukraine, anything is possible.
The assault on Ukraine has been massive and …
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By Don C. Brunell
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3/22/22
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Last week, Washington’s mask mandate came to an end. The week also marked two years since the global COVID-19 pandemic really hit home. It’s a good time to examine what the heck just …
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By Brian Mittge
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3/15/22
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