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Thinning public woodlands to remove millions of dead trees is a way to generate much needed cash to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and protect rural homeowners and farms. It is money …
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By Don C. Brunell
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5/16/22
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This spring marks two years since Washington state reported the first two COVID-19 deaths in the United States. During this time, hospitals across the state have dealt with scores of patients, while …
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By Jeananne Edwards
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5/9/22
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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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5/2/22
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The soaring inflation rate has turned trips to the gas station, grocery store, shopping mall and restaurants into nerve-wracking experiences. Not to mention buying a used car or a sheet of plywood. …
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By Kris Johnson
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5/2/22
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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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Don C. Brunell
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4/25/22
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A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds in the United States, and child abuse and neglect cost our nation $220 million every day in investigations, foster care placements, medical and mental …
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Amy Russell
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4/25/22
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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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4/18/22
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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 …
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By Don C. Brunell
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4/11/22
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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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4/4/22
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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 brutal. …
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By Don C. Brunell
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3/28/22
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Like hundreds of parents and grandparents during the past two weeks of March Madness, my husband and I drove across Snoqualmie Pass to Spokane to attend the ninth annual Washington State Championship …
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By Julie McDonald
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3/28/22
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There is an old saying that states “don’t let the ‘perfect’ be the ‘enemy’ of the good.”
That is important to remember as we work our way out of the …
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By Don C. Brunell
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3/21/22
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On March 12, 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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3/21/22
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It’s not often that we see an athlete at the top of his or her game walk away from a multi-million dollar payday to go home and fight for his or her country. However, that is exactly what world …
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By Don C. Brunell
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3/14/22
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Every public opinion survey taken lately shows that a majority of Americans believe our country is on the wrong track. We are frustrated with COVID-19 and the government’s response, …
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Legislation that is terrible for most of Washington is motoring through the state Legislature as the end of the 2022 session draws near.
It’s the so-called “Move Ahead …
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By Sen. Ann Rivers
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3/2/22
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An unfortunate theme developed in Olympia over the past decade. The theme is “we know better than you.” The theme presented itself recently in a marathon floor session in the state House …
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By Chad Taylor
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2/28/22
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When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around next month on March 17, the Irish have lots to celebrate. Ireland is still clean and green. Now, it is spending $15 million to bring visitors …
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By Don C. Brunell
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2/24/22
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The Legislature is in full swing and really the only question I have is what new spending, new agencies or confusing laws and regulations can they come up with in Olympia this year?
I read Gov. …
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By John McCroskey
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2/21/22
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Last year, Gov. Jay Inslee attempted an end run around the Legislature by banning natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings via the state’s building codes. It was a …
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By Don C. Brunell
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2/14/22
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