NEW 'Go-to' people in county must be commissioners - County government is not necessarily a model of efficiency nor does it easily adapt to the changes that have occurred in the 125 years Washington has been a state. ...MORE...
Shared sacrifice is critical to reducing deficit - The federal budget deficit for the fiscal year ending in September won't be as grim as first predicted. The Congressional Budget Office reports the deficit will only be about $1.1 trillion. Only?...MORE...
Marijuana as medicine should be available by prescription - Marijuana, which is commonly used as a street drug for so-called recreational purposes, can also be used for medical reasons. It's widely accepted that marijuana or the chemical substances in marijuana can be used to ease the suffering caused by cancer an...MORE...
Heavier truck loads will strain bridges - When a bridge in Minnesota collapsed five years ago sending 13 people to their deaths and injuring 145 more, the nation was shaken. ...MORE...
New athletic league for Wa-Hi, Tri-Cities makes sense - The grab for cash in major college football has resulted in the makeover of several big-time athletic conferences. Football powers are jockeying to be in the best position to compete for the national championship and make millions of extra dollars for the...MORE...
GUEST - Catholic schools emphasize faith, academics, service - This week, Assumption and DeSales Catholic Schools will join nearly 7,000 other Catholic schools across the nation to celebrate Catholic Schools' Week.Walla Walla Catholic Schools does so with a sense of pride as part of an educational success story throu...MORE...
GUEST - College presidents urge approval of school levy - WALLA WALLA - In the coming weeks, voters will decide the fate of our public schools replacement levy. If passed, the levy will continue important funding for programs and teachers not supported by the state of Washington - athletics, music, performing ar...MORE...
Airline pilots don’t need to carry guns - Airport - and airplane - security in this country is very good. Thorough searches are conducted of passengers and their luggage.In addition, undercover sky marshals are aboard random flights as a way to further suppress hijacking attempts.And many pilots ...MORE...
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