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State agency should back off land buys
Earlier this month, state Department of Fish and Wildlife Director officials said they needed an additional $26 million to effectively manage its existing lands and programs. They s... — Updated 12/31/2019
Zealots can be non-religious too
There is much to take issue with in James Haught’s “Our country is ill-served by having zealots in high offices.” In the limited space allotted in a letter, I’ll leave aside the smeary boilerplate that combines multiple... — Updated 12/19/2019
Christmas lights brighten Cheney winter nights
A big thank you to all who put up holiday lights. At this time of year when the days are short, dark, cold and often dreary, as is so often the news, the cheerful brightness of the lights is a gift to the community. Thank you for... — Updated 12/19/2019
Bridges shouldn't have to sink to be replaced
Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced. However, at times that’s what it takes. Too often new projects succumb to years of fighting among interest groups and endless... — Updated 12/19/2019
Christmas enjoyment depends on the culture
Nigerian Christians celebrate Christmas in special ways. If possible, most return to the village of their ancestors, even those living abroad. Beginning early on Christmas day, goats are brought to slaughter and then the cooking... — Updated 12/19/2019
The outs and ins of Christmas
By JOHN McCALLUM Managing Editor I’ve been thinking about Christmas. Right, haven’t we all. Or at least most of us in some way. According to a 2019 report by SafeHome.org using data from various Pew Research Center surveys,... — Updated 12/19/2019
Thankful for Cheney's fluoridated water supply
In Spokane County, we have some of the best water around. As a community dentist, I had the opportunity to tour the Cheney water facility, located just three blocks from where I have served people at the CHAS dental clinic. What... — Updated 12/12/2019
Disappointed vote for 976 didn't change anything
How many years has Eastern Washington and Spokane county been paying higher license tab prices while the North South freeway has gone nowhere near being completed. Thankfully Eastern Washington is a dryer climate otherwise it... — Updated 12/12/2019
Take the time to contact your representatives
In times like these I think it is important for people to know how to contact their representatives and senators. Everyone has two state senators, and one district representative. One of the easiest ways to do this is use an... — Updated 12/12/2019
StageWest production is a holiday must see
Last weekend I had the distinct joy of attending StageWest’s production of “Miracle on 34th Street” performed in live radio readers theatre style. Along with several seasoned StageWest actors, there were two actors making... — Updated 12/12/2019
Our country is ill-served by having zealots in high offices
Back in 2003, in a top-secret international phone call, former President George W. Bush urged French President Jacques Chirac to join America in invading Iraq on grounds that Christian nations must thwart the Satanic forces of Gog... — Updated 12/12/2019
On the division of Middle Earth
It seems life imitates art. In the big screen adaptation of the seminal Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien there is a scene where a council of the various inhabitants of... — Updated 12/12/2019
Income disparity makes capitalism work for all
I read an essay not too long ago that claimed income disparity as the biggest danger to our democracy. The author could just have easily said that the gap between the very rich and very poor is a near and present danger. I thought... — Updated 12/12/2019
Repeal use of force authorization and let Congress decide
Every year Nancy and I start vegetables indoors in little cups. Within a few months we take them outside to plant. We have gotten very good at nurturing our plants from sprouting to harvesting. And, come planting time, we love... — Updated 12/5/2019
What about our farmers, Mr. President?
Earlier this year, in the midst of a trade war with China, President Donald Trump announced a $16 billion agriculture bailout, telling Americans, via Twitter, the biggest beneficiaries would be “our great Patriot Farmers.... — Updated 12/5/2019
Trip brought concerns of military families to light
In early November, I had the unique opportunity of joining 22 Spokane civic leaders on a two-day tour of Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott Air Force Base, in Illinois. This event was a part of the Air Force Civic Leader Tour... — Updated 12/5/2019
Civility: starting at the beginning
We seem awash in political and moral polarization in the world today. Elected officials, sports figures and coaches, actors and other high-profile public figures are caught lying,... — Updated 12/5/2019
The State of King - now that's a great idea
For more than a century, Eastern Washington has sought separate statehood. Proposals included the state of Lincoln, Columbia and Liberty. Now, there’s a different twist on... — Updated 12/5/2019
Take the time to shop local this holiday season
Shopping at a locally-owned and operated business is truly a unique experience. The atmosphere surrounds you as soon as you step out of your car. Sometimes, holiday music flows through the main thoroughfares of your small town.... — Updated 11/27/2019
Americans are blessed in so many ways
In America, our Thanksgivings range from large family-gatherings to Good Samaritans volunteering in soup kitchens serving turkey dinners to the hungry. Now think about what it is li... — Updated 11/27/2019
President Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation
Washington, D.C. October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of... — Updated 11/27/2019
Raising the stakes against immigration detention
As the struggle for immigrant rights continues to be fought across America, new battlegrounds may come into view, and then fade from public attention. For many months, our border drew intense scrutiny, as family separations... — Updated 11/21/2019
It's time women's equality didn't need to be pointed out
The all-female space-walk was front page news for several days until it was replaced by a story about a female squadron commander at Fairchild Air Force Base. The reality of capable women shouldn’t be a news splash. The... — Updated 11/21/2019
Title-only bills don't pass constitutional muster
The Washington Bankers Association has taken the mantle on an issue all state taxpayers should be outraged over — the Legislature’s use of title-only bills. In the waning days... — Updated 11/21/2019
'Title only' bills subject of banking industry lawsuit
OLYMPIA – Bankers are suing the state Legislature for enacting unlawful taxes under a “title only” bill. On Nov. 5, the Washington Bankers Association, represented by former... — Updated 11/21/2019
