http://waheagle.com/editorial Editorial RSS Feed http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-05-02_groups_gather_monday_to_act_on_gun_violence http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-05-02_groups_gather_monday_to_act_on_gun_violence http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-04-11_county_should_name_chamber_as_the_ado I hope the Wahkiakum County board of commissioners next week will quickly designate the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce as the state recognized associate development organization (ADO) for Wahkiakum County. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-04-11_county_should_name_chamber_as_the_ado http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-01-24_take_a_look_at_the_science_of_gun_control Following the shooting deaths of first graders in Newton, Connecticut, the nation has started talking about ways to curb such violence. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-01-24_take_a_look_at_the_science_of_gun_control http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-01-03_a_farewell_salute_to_lisa_marsyla Lisa Marsyla's last week at work as a Wahkiakum County commissioner was quiet. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2013-01-03_a_farewell_salute_to_lisa_marsyla http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-12-27_congress_needs_to_be_reasonable One has to wonder where our nation is headed when elected leaders ignore practical facts and favor rigid ideological doctrine. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-12-27_congress_needs_to_be_reasonable http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-12-13_the_gillnet_ban__a_cliff__of_another_kind_ While the national media are filled with coverage of the looming fiscal cliff, residents of communities and consumers of commercially caught fish of the lower Columbia River region are facing a cliff of another kind. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-12-13_the_gillnet_ban__a_cliff__of_another_kind_ http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-11-22_election_is_not_over_till_it_s_over Like the candidates, I breathe a sigh of relief when the election is over. But it's not over till it's over. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-11-22_election_is_not_over_till_it_s_over http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-11-08_election_is_not_over_till_it_s_over Like the candidates, I breathe a sigh of relief when the election is over. But it's not over till it's over. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-11-08_election_is_not_over_till_it_s_over http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-10-18_so_long__sid_snyder__election_comments This week we note the passing of former Senator Sid Snyder. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-10-18_so_long__sid_snyder__election_comments http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-09-06_change_occurs_for__eagle_reporting_staff This week, I announce some changes in staff. Reporter Melissa Linquist is leaving us, more or less. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-09-06_change_occurs_for__eagle_reporting_staff http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-08-16_our_great_volunteers__unfeasible_ferry_design First, we are reminded once again of all the wonderful volunteers we have in our region. This week, we'll enjoy the county fair, largely run by volunteers. Last Sunday, volunteers put together a fabulous fund raiser for a cancer victim. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-08-16_our_great_volunteers__unfeasible_ferry_design http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-07-05_health_care_advances__candidates_invited And so the US Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act last Thursday, in a 5-4 vote. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-07-05_health_care_advances__candidates_invited http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-06-14_no_need_to_rush I hope the Cathlamet Town Council won't rush into a decision to locate a food bank building in Erickson Park. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-06-14_no_need_to_rush http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-05-31_candid_conversation_with_gov__gregoire A very frank and insightful discussion of how one maintains and implements high moral standards in challenging conditions http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-05-31_candid_conversation_with_gov__gregoire http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-05-03_town_correct_to_cut_connection_fees http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-05-03_town_correct_to_cut_connection_fees http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-15_marriage_equality_deserves_support On Monday, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill that gave same gender couples the right to marry. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-15_marriage_equality_deserves_support http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-09_reporter_murray_takes_new_road This week, we bid adieu to Reporter Ruby Murray. She joined our staff a little over a year ago and has produced some outstanding work. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-02-09_reporter_murray_takes_new_road http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-26_marriage_equality__it_s_time The Washington state legislature is poised to pass a law recognizing marriages of same gender couples. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-26_marriage_equality__it_s_time http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-05_transitions_leave_big_shoes_to_fill The end of 2011 brought a lot of transitions to the ranks of Wahkiakum County's public employees and volunteers. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2012-01-05_transitions_leave_big_shoes_to_fill http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-29_a_lesson_from_last_week_s_d_c__fiasco The US House of Representatives gave us a Christmas present of sorts last week. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-29_a_lesson_from_last_week_s_d_c__fiasco