“One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is dealing with the progress of the 20th century — especially old computers, monitors, cellular phones… Continue reading
WashingtonVotes.org is a project of the Washington Policy Center. See www. WashingtonVotes.org. Senate Bill 5825, Addressing the tolling of Interstate 405, State Route 167 and… Continue reading
More than 25 years ago I wanted to share a hydrologist’s delight that Sequim’s annual Irrigation Festival coincided with “National Drinking Water Week,” and the… Continue reading
Jay Inslee looks to be enjoying his best legislative session as governor. By the time it wraps up, the Democratic governor should get 15 of… Continue reading
Have you ever started a simple project only to discover it was overwhelming? That is what happened with me in writing this particular column. I… Continue reading
One of the most intriguing dramas at this point in the legislative session revolves around a bill putting new rules in place regarding data privacy… Continue reading
Before our country, in haste, dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts. By just focusing on eliminating natural gas, liquid fuels… Continue reading
With last week’s cut-off deadline for consideration of non-budget bills, state lawmakers worked long hours to pass measures that previously passed the opposite chamber. Members… Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, we took our car to Lynnwood for its well-car checkup and big-mile maintenance. In fact, it was so big the… Continue reading
The Sequim Community Warming Center was a complete success! I for one cannot find the words, shake the hands, raise the flags, shout to the… Continue reading
What is the relationship between civility and citizenship? When we talk about being a “good” citizen, what do we mean? How does incivility weaken citizenship?… Continue reading
People across our planet are increasingly aware of the growing amounts of trash floating in our oceans. While we are finding new ways to collect… Continue reading
Following the April 9 deadline for bills to gain approval from the opposite chamber’s fiscal and transportation committees, the focus in Olympia is now on… Continue reading
The House and Senate passed two separate state operating budget proposals last week. HB 1109, as passed by the House, calls for $52.8 billion in… Continue reading
Before lawmakers wrap up their work in Olympia, they should re-examine their hefty new state spending plan. The budget may not be sustainable even with… Continue reading
Let the ducks be Every time I visit Carrie Blake Park I am stunned by the disrespect people have for the ducks who live there.… Continue reading
The most offered advice we receive nowadays is to stop thinking. We are advised by religious leaders, gurus, yoga instructors and other wise spiritual leaders… Continue reading
Eavesdropping is among my favorite pastimes. You should know this in case you are sharing state secrets in the 101 Diner and think you’re going… Continue reading
Republicans see their role as fixing or foiling bad bills. Democrats’ tax bills are their new target.
House Democrats last week released their version of the 2019-21 state operating budget. After working late into the night on March 27, the House Appropriations… Continue reading
