— John Darkow,
Columbia Missourian
What others are saying: The (Everett) Daily Herald editorial board
The coronavirus pandemic surely has damaged core sectors of the American economy. Small businesses that serve communities in every nook…
The Wenatchee ferry’s engine fire is big news not so much for the damage done but for exposing our ferry…
When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial income replacement…
Upset by chief
Kudos to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Her House GOP leadership post hangs by a thread because she refuses to mouth…
Dignified death
The annual refugee resettlement kerfuffle is underway.
Children love learning, and it’s undeniable that great ideas and principles shared at a young age can impact the path…
Veteran editor to continue editing Independent, Reporter
— Dave Granlund, davegranlund.com
One of my favorite allegories is the one about the frog in the pot of water, who got used to…
It’s February. It’s cold. To fend off the winter blahs, I dream of one day retiring to a warm beach,…
By Joe Guzzardi Presidential honeymoons have remarkably different lengths. President Obama’s honeymoon, at least with the press, began the day…
Life-saving vaccine arriving this month in Kitsap County
As challenging as 2020 has been, we still should be thankful that it has been the best year in human…
Batman needed the Joker. Javert needed Jean Valjean. Patton needed Rommel.
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. Particularly hard hit are international…
Volunteers have also been key to the COVID-19 response