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Roger Morningstar’s only crime was bad timing. Well, OK, maybe that’s not entirely true, but who’s to say what is or isn’t a crime in this day and age? The disgraced … more
In the fire station, you basically live a third of your life with your coworkers. It’s like another family, only with a very serious job to do. You make life-and-death decisions together, rely … more
I know her — sort of. I had her older twin brothers when I was a teacher, and I had met, but not really gotten to know, her and her two other siblings (she is one of triplets). Her mother … more
The immortal moments of sport usually happen on the field of play, but sometimes mere mortals on the sidelines or in the stands are elevated to the heights of legend. It happens when a feat of … more
Those behind the shutdown of the federal government had to know how their actions could be especially painful at a national level for low-income women with children, the elderly and our military … more
I am so fed up with the divisiveness in our country. Are you? How does it help any of us to just demonize others, spew hate and blame, and tear each other down in so many ways? What does anyone … more
In addition to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, there is much documented evidence that our founding fathers deliberately created a government that would work free from the interference … more
The voters have given the incumbent approximately 10 years to "find her spot" on the Port of Centralia Commission. After attending most port meetings in the last five years, I realize it's up to the … more
Commissioner Sean Swope’s recent commentary claims America was “conceived in the pulpit.” The founders’ record says otherwise. They built a government restrained by law, … more
I am writing to express my strong support for Julie Shaffley’s reelection as a candidate for Port of Centralia commissioner. Julie brings the leadership, vision and dedication that our … more
As a fellow Port of Centralia commissioner, I have had the privilege of working closely with Julie Shaffley, and I deeply respect and admire the way she serves our community. I wholeheartedly … more
In case anyone hasn’t watched the evening news lately, America is under attack. Citizens and immigrants both legal and undocumented are being arrested by cowards in masks. Children are … more
America was conceived not in a courtroom or a capitol building, but in the pulpit. Nearly 250 years ago, men like the Rev. Jonathan Mayhew preached liberty long before it was declared in … more
Early in the morning of Oct. 1, a staff team from the Association of Washington Business climbed into a big vinyl-wrapped bus with graphics promoting Washington’s manufacturing sector and set … more
Headstones in old cemeteries tell sad, but interesting stories. I can’t show you the photograph of the Bloomfield family plot in the historic Oakland Cemetery outside Atlanta that I saved to my … more
The president’s pets in the cabinet are truly scary people. Attorney General Pam Bondi demonstrated on the day she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee recently that she is a … more
This election, Toledo will choose who becomes the newest member of the Toledo School District Board of Directors. After learning about both candidates in District 5 and reviewing their past … more
This is not a new tax. It extends the street maintenance and improvement program voters approved in 2015. Funding comes from a two-tenths of 1% (0.2%) addition to the local sales and use tax to … more
The loss of funding for the hydrogen fuel facility is actually mostly good news. Perhaps it will convince our transit systems to abandon the flawed hydrogen bus programs. When you count all … more
Recent awareness of the massive amounts of electric power needed by AI supercomputers is driving a renewed interest in the nuclear option. The Texas Legislature has incentivized nuclear projects … more
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