Opinion

Why do we need government anyway? | Rich Elfers

Why do we need government anyway? It seems we argue about how government should be – smaller if…

Opinion

Why do we need government anyway? | Rich Elfers

Why do we need government anyway? It seems we argue about how government should be – smaller if…

Opinion

Old ideas a part of our national DNA | Rich Elfers

Can you fill in the blanks? “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created…

Opinion

Old ideas a part of our national DNA | Rich Elfers

Can you fill in the blanks? “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created…

Opinion

Focus on flaws harmful human nature | Rich Elfers

It is always easy to point out flaws. To prove this, just look at whatever is hot in…

Opinion

Focus on flaws harmful human nature | Rich Elfers

It is always easy to point out flaws. To prove this, just look at whatever is hot in…

Opinion

Personal views shape future of church | Rich Elfers

I first heard the phrase “Post-modern World” from my daughter Betsy after she graduated from the University of…

Opinion

Personal views shape future of church | Rich Elfers

I first heard the phrase “Post-modern World” from my daughter Betsy after she graduated from the University of…

Opinion

China making push in world economy | Rich Elfers

Centuries ago, China was the major world power. China and Europe were linked by what became known as…

Opinion

China making push in world economy | Rich Elfers

Centuries ago, China was the major world power. China and Europe were linked by what became known as…

The Haystack is about a 40-minute climb when you take it really slow. Those tiny stick-looking figures at the top are people

Life

To the top: A journey up Mount Si | Life Outdoors

Not everyone’s idea of a perfect day off is waking up at 5 a.m. and hiking for six…

Opinion

Americans strive for power, not freedom | Rich Elfers

Most Americans are wrong to believe freedom is the most important goal of all humans. In actuality, according…

Opinion

U.S. fares best against a ‘stateless’ foe | Rich Elfers

What do we know about the Islamic State? We know that I.S. came from al-Qaida and then broke…