Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we ought… Continue reading
This “opinion piece” will run the day after the election; I am writing it two days before. You’ll already know what I do not. Truman… Continue reading
Time for our communities to come together To our communities: We are tremendously grateful to have the opportunity to serve you in your local government.… Continue reading
Kaitlyn Pype wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she enjoyed working on cars. She thought about a career… Continue reading
“Careful the things you say. Children will listen.” Some of you will recognize the lyrics of this beautiful, poignant song. Music and lyrics were written… Continue reading
I want to publicly thank all of the businesses and organizations which were willing to grant me an interview for this extended column. While I… Continue reading
‘Fear-mongering’ flyers defy reality I received a baseless, fear-mongering flier by the Sue Ford campaign. The Republican Party of my parents would be appalled by… Continue reading
As a student of water, I have used this monthly column to communicate what I’ve learned from the Dungeness River, the aquifer system, different historical… Continue reading
Interestingly, while restaurants and airlines continue to be clobbered by the coronavirus, recreational vehicle (RV) sales and rentals are taking off. People have switched their… Continue reading
Hands off election signs To the person or persons repeatedly stealing our Biden/Harris yard signs: I just want you to know that each time this… Continue reading
The federal income tax distribution system existed for decades after Congress passed tax laws that mandated spreading the wealth of some states with poorer states… Continue reading
I wish there were better news in our 2020 State of Our Watersheds Report that will be released later this month, but at best we… Continue reading
Sunny summer weather helped restaurant owners and workers recover after they were broadsided by the coronavirus pandemic last March. However, as fall morphs into winter… Continue reading
The reason it is difficult to research facts about creative people is that they are creative people. Personality profiles can only go so far when… Continue reading
“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” I am distracted by the spider eating his/her prey caught in an… Continue reading
While the pandemic has dramatically improved air quality, it has been a headache for recyclers.
Compared to most indicators for 2020, the Water Year is closing relatively smoothly.
In this month’s column, I wish to acknowledge more local organizations and businesses that are making life easier for us during the pandemic. While many… Continue reading
The U.S. Navy must continue activities to prepare sailors for dangerous or emergency missions
Conspiracy theories, reliable science stand in stark contrast under the Trump administration
