Opinion Stories - Pierce County

OUR CORNER: There’s more to Liz than meets the eye

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

On the surface, what’s noticeable about Liz Lee is her dyed red hair, bright-colored sneakers and diverse assortment of vintage T-shirts (including one with an image of Admiral Ackbar from “Return of the Jedi”). But what is more striking than Lee’s hair color is her irresistible personality and intelligence.

BRUNELL: State must deal with threat from Idaho

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

When Idaho Gov. Butch Otter published his “Love Letter to Our Neighbors,” he touched off a political firestorm asserting his state is better for business.

Seeing Sumner through the eyes of city’s visitors

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

It’s almost spring break time and that means report cards will be out soon. So I thought this week I’d share with you our own version of a downtown report card.

Farewell to a committed believer of Christ

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

One of the comments that I still remember from the shooting of President John F. Kennedy was, “lightning always strikes the tallest tree.”

WORD ON THE STREET: ‘Irish llamas’ on their way to town

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

Every week I write about the various things going on downtown. Between the events, the volunteers, our partners, projects like the community float and citywide branding campaign, there’s always something fun going on in Sumner.

OUR CORNER: C-H layout goes back to the future

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

Today is the start of a new era at The Courier-Herald, as you can see by the new compact design of the newspaper.

‘Start over’ is not code for stonewalling health-care reform

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

President Obama and Democrats in Congress say that starting over on health-care reform is akin to stonewalling.

WORD ON THE STREET: Keep an eye out for April daffodils

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

Amidst our normal rainy Washington weather, we’ve had some unusually sunny days lately.

OUR CORNER: Same news, but a different package

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

BRUNELL: Making money is a good thing

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:57:41 PDT

These days, it seems like profit has become a dirty word.