Opinion

A plan for caring for our animals

The subject of shelter animal care is an emotional issue, and one that until just recently divided us…

Opinion

Finally, a serious transportation plan

Put aside for a moment the pros and cons of Dino Rossi’s just-released transportation plan and consider this:…

Opinion

Dancing with the governor, and other moments

My grandfather just rolled over in his grave.

Opinion

Roads, education top list of state’s priorities

During the past several years, we have found that working as a team of state representatives from the…

Opinion

Who’s to blame for Sonics leaving?

He lied to us. Those four little words are the papier maché shield being used by politicians from…

Opinion

Wind power is gaining in popularity

We’re number five! We’re number five! We’re number five! Yes, that chant was heard loud and clear across…

Opinion

Conserve energy, throw a block bathing party

A neighbor of mine, Tony, is trying his best to take this “going green” thing seriously. For example,…

News

Homeowners deserve more rights

Our nation’s housing markets have been hit hard, and consumers are trying to stay afloat during the fallout…

Opinion

The legislature can do better

The 2008 legislative session ended on March 13. With the many challenges facing our state in transportation, education…

Opinion

What’s up with global warming?

So here we are, turning the calendar to April, and we’re still shivering from a rare spring snow…