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Opinion

November 29, 2018

Reducing wildfire risk is imperative

While massive wildfires are historic, they are more dangerous today. As our population grows, they are a greater threat to communities adjacent to wildlands.

November 22, 2018

Help WSD envision its future

This holiday season is a good time to reflect on all we are thankful for. I am grateful to have been selected to lead Washougal School District as its superintendent and am thankful for the generous spirit of giving I am witnessing in our school and community.

November 15, 2018

Military also seeing worker shortages

When our military is viewed as an employer, it has the same problem as the private sector; attracting qualified people to fill jobs.

November 15, 2018

‘Blue wave’ missed 3rd District but could still have positive side effects for local Dems

The “blue wave” looks a lot more impressive a week after the midterm elections. Democrats have gained 33 seats in the House and could pick up another six when all votes have been counted. According to NPR, despite the fact that House districts are now “far more gerrymandered to favor Republicans” the midterm election produced “the most House seats gained by Democrats since the wave elections following Watergate.”