Opinion
Schwab: Surgeons don’t always see the outcome of their work
A surgery patient checks in with thanks after 40-plus years for allowing him to see his great-grandkids.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden using a both/and transition from oil to electric
While encouraging the use of electric vehicles, he’s aiding U.S. oil production in the short-term.
Life
Hardy hubris: Pacific Northwest winters test gardeners’ climate optimism
The internet will tell you we live in a Zone 8 for perennial plant hardiness. Experience will tell…
Opinion
Comment: DeSantis didn’t understand what made Trump Trump
The Florida governor thought he could be Trump without baggage. DeSantis just brought along his own.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden going beyond tariffs to hamper China’s ambition
His administration has put more than $2 trillion into U.S. manufacturing to build capacity and jobs.
Life
Here’s one for your Relationship Toolkit: Stick to the subject!
Let’s be honest. From time to time, we’ve all been guilty of dumping dirty dishes from the “kitchen…
Opinion
Schwab: Trump Derangement Syndrome is real, but misdiagnosed
The carriers are unaware or deny their affliction, oblivious of the threat posed by Patient Zero.
Opinion
Harrop: Even sexist pigs are due presumption of innocence
Accusations against a French actor of sexual assault still need proof before penalties are just.
Life
Striking a balance between neat and natural in your gardening kingdom
My OCD side wants to clean up any and all fallen foliage, yet I know it can make…
Opinion
Burke: Some sage advice from George Orwell and Yogi Berra
The ‘1984’ author warned of authoritarian government; the baseball great, of not watching where we’re going.
Opinion
Saunders: In the border crisis, Biden got what he asked for
In 2019, Biden invited the ‘oppressed’ to come to America. Since then, they’ve kept coming to the border.
Life
The digital age: Is it heaven or hell?
Are we hopelessly addicted to the internet? That’s shaping up as the quintessential 21st century question.
Opinion
Schwab: If Trump is Heaven-sent, is it something we did?
Trump’s faithful are certain he’s God’s chosen one; but shouldn’t we ask: ‘Chosen for what?’
Opinion
Harrop: Biden’s reelection may turn on resolving border crisis
Immigration is good for the country as long as it is orderly. Biden must provide that order.
Life
Don’t let the ‘dead of winter’ suck the life out of your love for gardening
While the weather might be a bit discouraging, there’s still plenty of life and plenty you can do…
Life
Making those New Year resolutions work for real
Constructive change in the New Year must build on the efforts of the “old” year.
Opinion
Alicia’s View: Year in local politics saw dissatisfaction, hope
Few seemed content with their parties, but two county officials launched an effort to bridge the gaps.
Opinion
Harrop: Centrist Democrats find voice to counter party’s left
Defying criticism of their stand with Israel, the moderates seem unimpressed by the left’s protests.
Opinion
Schwab: Constitution is clear; insurrection is disqualifying
There are other arguments to be had, but don’t say the Constitution doesn’t spell things out on parchment.
Opinion
Burke: We should carry Trump’s Christmas greeting all year
Until Nov. 5, keep at heart his blessing that those he labels as his enemies should ‘ROT IN…