The drive between Portland and Cannon Beach in northwest Oregon reminds us that, when nature unleashes its fury, there is nothing humans can do to prevent the resulting damage.
Planning for the consolidation of local fire and emergency medical services into a “West Sound Regional Fire and Rescue” authority may illustrate the potential advantages and disadvantages of reducing the number of local agencies.
Response to my suggestion that we return to the 55 mph national speed limit we had from 1974 to 1995 to conserve gasoline was practically nil, so I was pleased to hear over the radio that Sen. John Warner of Virginia had written Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman about the same thing.
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written specifically for this feature. Today, Port Orchard resident Linda Fischer argues Bremerton’s plans to build a boardwalk would be harmful to fish habitat.
It’s enough to make a grown man cry.
TORRENS TALK
FAITHFUL LIVING
TORRENS TALK
Whaling Days is finally here! The festival is full of fun, food and entertainment for everyone. The 36th annual event includes everything from carnival rides and arts and crafts vendors to the Dandy Lions Grand Parade and a canoe race. But the fun only continues through tomorrow, so if you haven’t made your way down to Whaling Days yet, you are surely missing out.
CHAMBER CHAT
Nobody likes needles, that much is fact. Whether you’re on the health care side administering a vaccination shot or on the patient side receiving it, the experience isn’t one you mark on your calendar and anticipate eagerly.
Response to my suggestion that we return to the 55-mph national speed limit we had from 1974 to 1995 to conserve gasoline was practically nil, so I was pleased to hear over the radio that Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) had written Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman about the same thing.
Nobody likes needles, that much is fact. Whether you’re on the health care side administering a vaccination shot or on the patient side receiving it, the experience isn’t one you mark on your calendar and anticipate eagerly.
I was driving into work one day last week when I noticed a woman in a Hummer swerving all over the road, nearly taking out traffic in the incoming lane.
Response to my suggestion that we return to the 55 miles per hour national speed limit we had from 1974 to 1995 to conserve gasoline was practically nil so I was pleased to hear over the radio that Sen. John Warner of Virginia had written Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman about the same thing.
It’s hard to see Port Orchard’s proposed annexation of McCormick Woods as anything but a win for both the residents of that community and for Port Orchard.
OK. So the Seattle Mariners aren’t exactly selling out Safeco Field, while the Seahawks are still months away from returning to action. As Seattle sports fans, what are we to do?
OK. So the Seattle Mariners aren’t exactly selling out Safeco Field, while the Seahawks are still months away from returning to action. As Seattle sports fans, what are we to do?
OK. So the Seattle Mariners aren’t exactly selling out Safeco Field, while the Seahawks are still months away from returning to action. As Seattle sports fans, what are we to do?
Well, there’s not much we can do. But there is one thing that will pass the time a whole lot quicker (and better) than moaning about the M’s latest loss: the tailgate.
