December 11, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Fentanyl, a drug whose life-threatening high sells in Washington for less than $1 a dose, is on pace to claim more than 1,000 overdose deaths this year in King County alone. Read story
December 11, 2023, 6:01am Columns
We are living in an age of placeless possibility: a time when we can instantly get in touch with another person no matter where they are on the planet through any number of media. We can catch up with friends and family, network, and even date virtually. We can connect… Read story
December 11, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses, known as DEI, continue to be a popular punching bag for conservatives. In a recent congressional hearing, Republican lawmakers alleged that DEI offices are behind the rise in campus anti-semitism. This year, both Florida and Texas banned DEI programs in public higher… Read story
December 11, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Obesity has become a major scourge in America, but new medications are now available, and although many questions remain, these drugs may revolutionize the treatment of obesity. Read story
December 11, 2023, 6:01am Columns
There’s only one Nebraska. Reminders of its uniqueness appeared in the obituaries of Charlie Munger, who for decades served as the vice chairman at Berkshire Hathaway. Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:01am Columns
In the wake of the 2023 elections, the bulk of media coverage and analysis has understandably focused on whether Democrats or Republicans have more momentum going into 2024. But there’s no question that Election Day 2023 gave momentum to the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the nation: ranked choice voting. Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:01am Columns
As our national health care system continues to grapple with challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating costs and staffing shortages, Vancouver Clinic needs lawmakers to ensure the Medicare program provides the resources necessary to deliver care. Vancouver Clinic remains steadfast in our commitment to our community and facing these challenges… Read story
December 8, 2023, 6:01am Columns
America is getting older. Read story
December 8, 2023, 6:01am Columns
As with all else in life, technology has created a fork in the road regarding the holiday season, specifically the gift-giving part. Read story
December 7, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Crusaders touting “Medical Freedom” are trying to end vaccination requirements for schoolchildren. Places where they succeed, epidemiologists warn, will, for starters, become overrun with measles, a disease that was virtually eliminated thanks to vaccines. Read story
