Opinion
Hoping for middle ground with regards to immigration issue
What would happen if all the undocumented immigrants went away? Both sides of the issue.
Opinion
Christmas wreaths help ease pain
Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. It is especially hard…
Opinion
America’s endless trap: matching ideals with reality
“We (the United States) are both fated to lead and fated to do so erratically and impulsively” (Joseph…
Opinion
Our current ‘Gilded Age’ benefits only the super wealthy
Today’s super wealthy succeeded in another Gilded Age, negating many laws that protect middle class.
Opinion
The future simply borrows from the past
We must be on guard, though, to search for understanding using history with an open mind.
Opinion
What would you give up for world peace?
Would you give up your smart phone in exchange for world peace? That’s the question I asked my…
Opinion
Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell
While massive wildfires are historic, they are more dangerous today. As our population grows they are a greater…
Opinion
‘Logical fallacies’ help each of us defend our arguments
What are logical fallacies? Ross Weisman’s article, “Is Your Reasoning Sound? A Look at Logical Fallacies,” published at…
Opinion
Costs matter in hiring | Brunell
While both sides argue the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the…
Letters to the Editor
Please consider keeping eight period schedule
Mr. Ron Thiele and ISD school board,
Business
Military also adjusting to worker shortages | Brunell
When our military is viewed as an employer, it has the same problem as the private sector; attracting…
Opinion
‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov. 6
Two strategies with two potential outcomes: the course our nation was decided Tuesday.
Letters to the Editor
I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves your vote
Sen. Joe Fain has been and continues to be an active member of our community. During his tenure,…
Letters to the Editor
I’m voting no on I-1631 and so should you
On election day, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 1631, which, in the name of greenhouse gas…
Opinion
‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.
Opinion
Keeping the Supreme Court above partisan politics
“A partisan reputation… is going to cause very serious harm to the status and integrity of the decisions…
Opinion
False rape allegations are not the problem to address
An opinion piece from The Courier-Herald
Opinion
These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials
Are the 147 members of the Legislature in line for a raise?
Opinion
Kavanaugh hearings and the general election
Politicians can only hope they have made the right choices and that their constituents vote them in/back into…
Opinion
Every election uses political warfare tactics
Even non-partisan city council races feel the heat.