South Pierce Fire and Rescue is a formidable force in the world of emergency response, covering 140 square miles and providing advanced life support and mutual aid to Ashford and Elbe in an … more

This time of year is when many graduates may be wondering what they would like to do for the rest of their lives, and I’d like to offer some hope and sensible economic context for them. … more

This year, the Washington Legislature passed a controversial bill that will allow runaways to evade their parents and stay under state custody if the children are looking for abortions or sex change … more

Brace yourself. Your paycheck in July will probably be a little smaller. That’s when the state will begin collecting premium payments for its long-term care insurance program, called WA … more

Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia.  Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.”  … more

Again, there was another break in at Mariachi Alegre. The first break-in smashed the front door glass and some items were stolen. The second break-in happened at 4 a.m. on a past Saturday. The person … more

The deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase our nation’s debt limit was a welcome compromise.   It appears to avert our nation’s … more

In one of the columns I started to write — prior to my taking a rest from 15 years of writing columns for newspapers — I touched on the topic of artists who found their own way of dealing … more

Growing up, I loved the sound of my grandpa’s mantel clock.  It was an old Howard Miller pendulum wind-up clock. The clock key was for both the time and chimes. I can still remember … more

When I talk to constituents in the 20th Legislative District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This … more