Opinion Stories - Pierce County

‘Buy America’ doesn’t sound as good

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

On the surface, “Buy America” sounds patriotic and seems like a no-brainer. It seems like the right thing to do because it supports American workers and companies.

Cap-and-trade is a $650 billion tax

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Higher energy prices are a hidden undeclared tax.

“Big Brother,” I am watching you

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

When people think about the early part of July, the day that immediately springs to mind for most is the Fourth of July or, as it is known patriotically, Independence Day.

King County felonies down

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Here’s some happy news: most felonies are going down in King County.

No use leaving home, many activities in town

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Thinking about taking a vacation but not sure when to plan it? Well before you finalize those plans, think about what we have going on downtown. There’s no sense in leaving home to find something fun to do with your family and friends when you can find it for free in your own backyard. July kicks off our summer event season and there’s plenty of entertainment in your hometown.

Letters to the Editor

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

The scar has faded, but the firework injury that my friend and I suffered last year taught me a lesson that I will never forget.

If parents fail, children fail

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Bradwell Elementary School in Chicago has announced that 44 of its 77 students will not pass eighth grade this year, sparking an interesting debate: who’s at fault, the parents or the school?

My, oh my! Golf and the Mariners

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Over the weekend I was able to enjoy two of my favorite things – baseball and golf. The Mariners were in town hosting the Diamondbacks from Arizona and on TV I was able to enjoy the U.S. Open golf tournament.

Heritage Bank receiving makeover

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

If you’ve driven down Main Street lately, you’ve probably seen our local version of what is now a popular TV show theme, a business makeover. Heritage Bank (at the corner of Wood and Main) won a free outdoor landscape makeover from Windmill Gardens at our May Sumner Downtown Association meeting which focused on façade improvements with flowers. The winning makeover also came with a year’s maintenance as well. So congratulations to Heritage Bank as it really makes the front entrance, which was great to begin with, look even more inviting.

Letters to the Editor

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:08:22 PDT

Editor’s note: the following letter is addressed to state Rep. Chris Hurst.