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Injuries, fires are sad scourges of 4th festivities
Charlene Peyton stands by her burned house in the Gig Harbor area. Errant fireworks ignited it while she was away last July 4. (Peter Haley / Staff photographer) This editorial will appear in Friday’s...
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There are heroes like Sgt. 1st Class Petry among us
This editorial will appear in Thursday’s print edition. This is all you need to know to understand why a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Ranger and Steilacoom resident was awarded the nation’s highest...
View ArticleThe real election season shifts into high gear
This editorial will appear in Friday’s print edition. The primary ballots haven’t all been tallied yet – thanks to the requirement that they only need to be postmarked by Election Day. But some things...
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Pierce County and cities should seek consistent fireworks laws
"Safe-and-sane" fireworks were on sale at a Thurston County stand in 2010. (Staff file photo) This editorial will appear in Monday’s print edition. Pierce County Councilman Dick Muri recently summed...
View ArticleMany courts need a refresher on open records rights
This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s print edition. Location seems to be a key factor in determining whether citizens can successfully obtain public records they’re entitled to by state law. At...
View ArticleLots of options this weekend
Wow….a lot is going on this weekend. It’s hard to choose what to do. Let’s see, on my radar are Ethnic Fest Saturday and Sunday at Wright Park, the Moveable Feast food truck rodeo Sunday at Cheney...
View ArticleOur endorsements in Pierce County Council races
This editorial will appear in Friday’s print edition. At least three faces on the Pierce County Council will change after the Nov. 6 election, but the political makeup of the council is likely to...
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