The move by King County to allow the casting of a ballot through a smartphone is historic, albeit dangerous.
The state of Washington, as far as the state Supreme Court is concerned, has met its obligation to fully fund basic education. Yet, …
The opportunity for Washington voters to approve ballot measures (initiatives and referendums) was included in the state constitutio…
The state Supreme Court struck down parts of Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan to cap carbon pollution in the state.
Much has changed in society’s expectations on learning — from how soon children should read to how lessons are approached. More time…
The Washington state constitution doesn’t allow a graduated income tax to be imposed. About 80 years of case law make that clear.
Baseball has a great many rules — written and unwritten. The unwritten rules, such things as not bunting late in a game to break up …
Last month, the state Supreme Court ruled the elected members of the state Legislature are subject to the state Public Records Act l…
Retail stores come and go, that’s the nature of the business.
Washington state boosted spending on public education by about $12 billion over the past six years.
High school sports has changed much over the last two decades.
The work going on at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation — cleanup of radioactive material used for making atomic bombs — is serious bus…
Did U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents over the weekend target Iranian-Americans and Iranians crossing the Canadian-U.S. Bord…
Walla Walla is, and has been, taking the issue of homelessness extremely seriously.
The start of a new year also means new laws are debuting. Among the many new laws approved in Olympia that took effect on Jan. 1, in…
The opioid crisis is more than an addiction problem, it’s ravaging society.
Today’s technology — from tracking smartphones using Bluetooth wireless signals to cameras everywhere — has made it easy to monitor …
Over the past few years the lack of civility and respect being shown to others when debating — or even discussing — differing points…
Every car or truck is equipped with turn signals. Yet, not all drivers use them.
Congress last week approved the Save the Community Newspaper Act, which provides needed financial relief to the Walla Walla Union-Bu…
Last week’s front page story on Providence St. Mary Medical Center regarding its adding a K-9 (as in dog) to its security team might…
While the Seattle Seahwaks — even with an 11-4 record — have been inconsistent, they’ve been interesting to watch.
About a decade ago, as cellphones and smartphones became the primary way we have telephonic communication, the frequency of super an…
The will of the people is sacrosanct. So, too, is the state constitution.
Walla Walla’s seven City Council members showed political courage and a rare willingness to concede making a mistake when they rever…
Thursday’s state Supreme Court ruling making it clear state lawmakers are subject to the state Public Records Act like other elected…
More than 114,000 people in the United States are on a waiting list for a transplant. On average, 20 people die every day from the l…
Whenever voter turnout in Walla Walla is on the rise — and particularly when it’s local election for local officials — it’s reason t…
The U.S. government has an obligation to provide its soldiers, sailors and Marines top-notch health care.
The Walla Walla City Council wisely agreed to revisit its decision to toss recyclable material collected from residents into the lan…
Valley Transit now has two all-electric buses on the road, which is good for the community, Valley Transit riders and the environment.
If you happen to consumer a bit too much wine, beer or spirits celebrating the Christmas season or the new year with family, friends…
It’s said flies are more easily caught with honey than vinegar, but you don’t have to be an annoying picnic pest to like honey.
Concerns about political advertising — specifically deceptive efforts — on social media are growing. But what can be done about it?
