October 31, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I’m really worried. If Joe Kent and Donald Trump are elected, Joe will support and promote Trump’s economic plans. According to Paul Krugman (New York Times), “Under current policy, Congressional Budget Office projections suggest that the trust fund will be exhausted in 2034. At that point, the budget office estimates,… Read story
October 31, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
A couple points to ponder as the election approaches: Read story
October 31, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As a resident of Southwest Washington, I want to address how climate change impacts our region. Summer this past year was one of the hottest ever, witnessing severe droughts that affected our farmers. Furthermore, a series of massive wildfires in the Pacific Northwest not only destroyed conserved nature areas that… Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I am stunned that so many voters ignore the obvious: Immigration is a worldwide issue, not an American issue. Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
As we near the end of another presidential election, we are presented again with our unique and dangerous method of electing our president, the Electoral College. The Electoral College results do not represent the will of the people in many elections. Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I happened upon a Trump rally/town hall the other day and was appalled to hear him talking in detail about the size of several prominent men’s genitals. Is this really what we want to lead our country and showcase us to the rest of the world? Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
With news breaking that state-owned Alaska corporation AIDEA approved up to $20 million for potential Arctic Refuge leasing bids, and The Washington Post publishing a sweeping article highlighting this breathtaking and ecologically vital landscape, now is the time to take notice. The Arctic is not only ground zero for climate… Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
My ballot is my pledge to my country that I stand in awe of the fearsome power wielded by 330 million people of all races, religions, political leanings and genderless aspirations, that I will not betray that power for personal gain, for petty recriminations and for overt assaults on others,… Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
I will be voting for the reelection of State Rep. Stephanie McClintock. I have watched her leadership for years starting on the Battle Ground school board. I have volunteered with Stephanie over the years with our kids’ school and admire that she does what she says she is going to… Read story
October 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor
What’s gone wrong? Over the last 20 years, suicide has gone up 40 percent and in Washington it is the second most common cause of death for children and young adults aged 10-24 like myself. I personally know of at least four suicides in my local school — people who… Read story