Opinion
‘Keep on Truckin’ no longer has a rugged definition
I drive a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup with almost 200,000 miles on it. It’s not much to look…
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Rake in the bounty; plant your own garden
Earth Day was April 22, and there isn’t a better opportunity for Americans to get their hands dirty.…
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Improve economy: Shouldn’t be a taxing issue
It’s tax season again and, with the possible exception of President Biden and a few members of Congress,…
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EV charging in disable spot: Follow your conscience
Q: Can you use a disabled electric vehicle charge station without a disability placard if you stay in…
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Too many jobs for too few people in post-COVID world
Today, employers continue to struggle finding enough workers while attempting to bring people back to the office.
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There’s a time for everything—even time itself
Even baseball purists like myself, who still aren’t comfortable with designated hitters and restrictions on where fielders may…
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Death doesn’t get worse after Congress meets like taxes do
At tax return time, many Americans are stressed out as they scramble to get their financial records in…
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Grope-free and other ideas for special mass transit
Some time ago, in a previous professional life, I had the occasion to spend a month working in…
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Phones distract drivers more than everything else
Q: Why are the police focused on people on their phones, but not on other kinds of distraction?…
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We need to focus on mental health, not just guns
When an entire kindergarten class was murdered by Adam Lanza two weeks before Christmas in 2012, I was…
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So much to do to stop violence in schools
My mom would be horrified by the rash of violence in our schools today. The most recent tragedy…
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You don’t have to believe in Easter to enjoy it
Sunday was Easter. Easter is a big day for Christians. The whole week leading up to Easter is…
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Make ‘follows speed limit’ one of good things you do
Q: My question is about speed limit signs. When I see the sign does it mean I go…
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Medicare needs help, as does entire health care system
I will qualify for Medicare coverage in five years and, much to my surprise, I can’t wait to…
Opinion
Shedding some light on legality of bright signs
Q: In Kennewick, there are several large signs near the street. One is a large LED sign that…
Opinion
Remembering 2008: So funny we forgot to laugh
2008 will likely be best remembered as the year in which we elected our first African American president.…
Opinion
Bend backward to avoid lower back pain
When I speak to groups on the topic of low back pain prevention, my message is always the…
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Number of electricians needed in future is shocking
In the race to “Electrify Everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…
Opinion
Ever follow through with ‘I’m not coming back’ threat?
I just heard about a local business losing a major customer over a trivial misunderstanding.