Opinion
Editorial: What do we want police, deputies to do?
The ‘Defund Police’ slogan should lead us to discuss our expectations for law enforcement and justice.
Opinion
Editorial: Congress nears breath of fresh air on park funding
The Senate is expected to pass funding next week key to creating and maintaining America’s parks.
Opinion
Editorial: Our advice to the Class of 2020: Avoid the hornets
Graduates are entering adulthood in profoundly difficult times. Do they know how lucky they are?
Opinion
Editorial: Where we go from here after Floyd’s death, protests
We can welcome the work underway, but bad policy and poor decisions on policing must be challenged.
Opinion
Editorial: Hard to see now, but we walked reform path before
In Initiative 940, we have an example of how to confront the issues that preceded ongoing unrest.
Opinion
Editorial: Work ahead even if county can move to Phase 2
While easing restrictions would be welcome, there’s much to be done to get the economy going again.
Opinion
Editorial: State officials’ pay raises poorly timed
Set by a citizen panel a year ago, the raises begin just as the state needs to make…
Opinion
Editorial: If not for yourself, wear face masks for others
Masks aren’t perfect, but studies are showing they can help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Opinion
Editorial: State gains keener watch of dams to protect salmon
The state can now require federal dam operators to maintain cooler river temperatures to aid salmon.
Opinion
Commentary: Pandemic’s painful truth; we don’t value elders
Our ageism is seen in our lack of support for nursing homes and in how we allocate resources.
Opinion
Editorial: More than buyer must beware in opening too soon
That businesses are eager to open is understandable, but the risks to safety and the economy remain.
Opinion
Editorial: Extend protections for domestic violence victims
At the state and national levels, Republican leaders have balked at extending necessary protections.
Opinion
Editorial: Lawsuits not path to reopening state’s economy
A majority of state residents back measured and safe steps to emerge from the state’s stay-home orders.
Opinion
Editorial: Pandemic forces some changes for 2020 election
What the coronavirus hasn’t changed is the need for good candidates and for informed voters.
Opinion
Editorial: Food banks and families they serve need your help
The number of people needing help has doubled, at a time when donations are down 70 percent.
Opinion
Editorial: Pandemic hasn’t made it easy, but we can still help
You can show you care by downloading and printing the ‘I Care By…’ sign and posting it to…
Opinion
Editorial: Even before COVID, need for nurses was certain
The state may face a shortage of 7,000 nurses by 2025; WGU’s online programs can help meet that…
Opinion
Editorial: For want of a cotton swab, will economy be lost?
What is most needed to reopen the economy of the state and nation is more testing for COVID-19.
Opinion
Editorial: Allow us a ‘pledge break’ seeking your support
The Herald is seeking donations in a special campaign to support our investigative journalism.
Opinion
Editorial: Public health isn’t part of Sheriff Fortney’s beat
The sheriff, critical of state stay-home orders, said on Facebook he will not carry out those orders.