Opinion
Beware the unintended consequences
Have you ever done something only to find that your actions caused you unforeseen and unexpected grief? We…
Letters to the Editor
Personal responsibility is health-care answer
One of the issues with any health care in the U.S. is the fact that many of us…
Opinion
Voters to grade tax increases
Voters never got a chance to try to overturn new laws increasing the state property tax next year…
Opinion
Trump presidency an ongoing civics lesson
Trump’s actions and tweets and comments have served to highlight the role of separation of powers and checks…
Opinion
Hanrahan for Black Diamond City Council
In my opinion Ed Hanrahan will make an excellent Black Diamond City Council member and deserves your vote.
Opinion
Many things can distract a driver
The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is irritating folks.
Opinion
Our leaders act like spoiled children
Have you wondered why Republicans, who fought Obamacare for seven years, are having trouble repealing and replacing Obamacare?
Opinion
National parks are an important economic output
Mayor Reynolds is correct we have a lot to lose if Mount Rainier’s trails, roads, sewage and water…
Opinion
Young workers face uncertain future
“There won’t be any Social Security by the time I retire!” These were the words of my 38-year-old…
Opinion
Time has come to rally in defense of national parks
From the forests of majestic Mount Rainier the spectacular Olympics and to the slopes of the North Cascades,…
Opinion
Use election to rid BD of negative influence
Black Diamond residents, we are once again in the local election season and I’m writing to urge you…
Opinion
Babble, babble boil and bomb
I have always been interested in languages. Since my first Spanish class in seventh grade, I have been…
Opinion
It’s character, not a resumé, that defines us
We have really two personas. One persona is characterized by what David Brooks in his book, “The Road…