September 4, 2022, 6:01am Columns
One of the most important socio-economic shifts from the 1990s to the coronavirus pandemic was the “back to the city movement.” Read story
September 4, 2022, 6:01am Columns
With the primary election concluded, we know the next Clark County sheriff will be either John Horch, Clark County Sheriff’s Office chief criminal deputy, or Rey Reynolds, Vancouver Police Department corporal and field supervisor. Each has decades of experience in law enforcement here. Each is a personable and persuasive advocate… Read story
September 2, 2022, 6:01am Columns
What is fair? Read story
August 31, 2022, 6:01am Columns
Political operatives, if they are smart, might want to be careful about casting aspersions on any changes in vote counts after election night, the final tabulation from Spokane County’s Aug. 2 primary shows. Read story
August 30, 2022, 6:01am Columns
Pundits like myself sometimes count on wisdom in telling readers who will get elected in a presidential race while forgetting there are 1,001 events that could change everything between now and the time people start voting. Therefore, be skeptical when you’re told the candidates in 2024 will be the GOP’s… Read story
August 29, 2022, 6:01am Columns
There’s been profound cynicism of late about democracy and our elections —most of it manufactured by the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. You might think it’s a wonder anybody votes any more. Read story
August 29, 2022, 6:01am Columns
For the last two campaigns, Republicans have taken advantage of some loud left-wing Democratic voices to falsely label their entire party as embracing neo-socialist policies and such unpopular ideas as defunding local police departments. Read story
August 29, 2022, 6:01am Columns
Last year, the Washington Legislature enacted a law that made drug possession a misdemeanor, among other provisions. Read story
August 29, 2022, 6:01am Columns
Aug. 24 marked six months since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. It was also Ukraine’s Independence Day. Yet instead of celebrating, Kyiv canceled all holiday observances across the country as major cities braced for Russian missile attacks. Read story
August 28, 2022, 6:02am Columns
An article last week from The (Spokane) Spokesman-Review brings to mind a political truism. Read story
