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“To look at me you’d think I didn’t have a care / But if tears were gold, I’d be a millionaire...” —  Sally Sweeney When Adam Sweeney first heard his … more
Back in 2007, our state Supreme Court struck down a section of state law regarding false statements made in political advertising. The case stemmed from a complaint about the accuracy of a … more
Last month, I parked at the Silver Reef Casino near Ferndale, Washington, climbed out from behind the wheel and did a double-take when I saw an R2D2-like robot rolling through the lot with a blue … more
The primary voting period in our state began July 19 and runs through Aug. 6. Tens of thousands of voters across more than a quarter of Washington's legislative districts are being forced to … more
Expectant mothers with no place to turn now have a place they can call home.  This month, the new Lewis County Maternity House opened its doors to their first resident, a 20-year-old … more
Like more than 2 million tourists each year, my husband and I traveled last weekend northeast to Leavenworth, a once-dying town that reinvented itself in the 1960s as a Bavarian-style village. … more
After President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race citing the need to focus on his responsibilities, there is increasing worry about his ability to effectively lead the … more
Happy Berryuary! It’s my favorite time of year: the midsummer season when Washington’s woods are at their bountiful best.  The native trailing blackberries are delicious, the … more
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But Senate Republicans aren’t feeling particularly flattered that state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is claiming to support a majority of … more
I am writing this commentary to urge Lewis County Fire District 10 voters to approve the levy increase for the Packwood Fire Department (PFD) on their Aug. 6 primary ballot. In preparation for … more
If you hung in there with me on the last commentary about the agricultural landscape of Washington state, let’s now try Lewis County agriculture on for size. Remember, this information … more
I jumped up from an afternoon nap and rushed to the television Saturday upon reading the subject line on an emailed news release on my phone: “Gluesenkamp Perez statement on shooting at Trump … more
Have you ever heard of Malcolm Muggeridge? Neither had I until a book I just finished mentioned his name.     Malcolm was born in Sanderstead, Surry, England, in March 1903. He … more
When Jay Inslee first ran for governor, he made a no-new-taxes promise. We know how that turned out. The many tax bills Inslee has supported and signed have taken billions of dollars from … more
Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) does a “Census of Agriculture” to look at agriculture in the United States. They gather a lot of statistics from … more
Just a few days ago, I received a text message from what appeared to be a legit government agency representative from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s “good to … more
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an … more
When my husband and I married 33 years ago, we knew we’d celebrate the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving near Bellingham with his family because those were the holidays he had his two children … more
A 1789 letter from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Price, a Welsh minister who had been very supportive of the American revolution, included this line: "Whenever the people are well informed, they … more
OK, folks. Summer is underway, the heat is on, and if you’re looking to get outside and have a good time, Southwest Washington has plenty of great places to enjoy our little slice of … more
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