The Great American Outdoors Act: A landmark conservation victory
I was a young man, or so it seemed, when writing first stories on the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the dumping of raw …
Majestic North Cascades would benefit from the reintroduction of the grizzly bear
The North Cascades have lots and lots of habitat, need grizzly bears. Starting at Stevens Pass and going north to the Canadian border, there are …
The Supreme Court has sanctioned discrimination by the Catholic Church. How should Catholics respond?
As an observant Catholic, I am experiencing mounting sorrow (a phrase coined by Vatican in 1930s) at today’s U.S. Supreme Court decisions on contraception coverage …
Battle Cry of Freedom: An Independence Day favorite
On Independence Day, I often turn to James McPherson’s Pulitzer winning Civil War account Battle Cry of Freedom. ‘Thought this year to examine records of …
Retired, at last… and free to support a few worthy causes!
The first day of retirement is day of renewed citizenship. I can donate to causes and candidates that I formerly covered. Two envelopes go out …
A heartfelt thank you to my Canadian readers
As my last week before retirement begins, I want to reach out and thank my Canadian and British Columbian readers. I’ve had a kick ass …
If you cook your goose, it helps when the result is a delicious meal
It’s wet on Whidbey this morning. I am listening to Cliff Mass on KNKX talk about our soggy weekend weather. Brings to mind events of …
Madison repaved? It’s a miracle!
My taxpayer dollars at work. Signs reading “Fix This Street” sprouted along bumpy Madison in 2006 when City Hall went to voters with record $361 …
Senator Collins responds to Trump’s misdeeds with yet another finger wag
I woke up this morning to steady rain and big drips. NPR’s Weekend Edition was leading with latest Trump purge, firing Inspector General at State …