Joel’s funeral will be May 14th, 2026 in Seattle
The following is a message from Joel’s family: Friends, thank you again for all of the condolences and messages of […]
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A statement from Joel’s family
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our stepfather, Joel Connelly, died this morning, peacefully, with
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
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 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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