http://waheagle.com/editorial Editorial RSS Feed 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 http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-08_community_papers__readership_strong Following is an article from the National Newspaper Association. As we watch the change in newsmedia, it's good to know that at least some sectors are surviving. It's hard to imagine our nation without good newspapers. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-08_community_papers__readership_strong http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-01_basic_needs_trump_ideology Washington voters may have a chance next spring to do what the nation's political leaders can't do--vote on a tax increase to prevent further cuts to social services. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-12-01_basic_needs_trump_ideology http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-10_updates_on_owl__election_stories Last week we printed a photo of an owl perched on a fire hydrant on Puget Island. Reader sent that photo to us; we appreciate it. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-11-10_updates_on_owl__election_stories http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-20_election_ballots__are_coming_soon Vote-by-mail ballots will soon arrive in the mailboxes of Washington's registered voters. With the presidential election out of the way two years ago, there's not much on the ballot. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-10-20_election_ballots__are_coming_soon http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-15_we_have_the_audit__let_s_have_the_fire_department If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Many people would like to apply that old saying to the Cathlamet Fire Department and Mayor George Wehrfritz's efforts to bring its management under his control. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-15_we_have_the_audit__let_s_have_the_fire_department http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-08_patriot_day__a_9_11_observance http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-08_patriot_day__a_9_11_observance http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-01_downhill_a_blast___assessor_needs_help First, it was exhausting for those involved, but the Third Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral longboard festival provided a weekend of entertainment. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-09-01_downhill_a_blast___assessor_needs_help http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-08-25_please_observe__guidelines_for_letters Newspapers like to get letters to the editor. They represent the diverse points of view in our community, and they're often informative. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-08-25_please_observe__guidelines_for_letters http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-28_another_fabulous_job_while_on_vacation Once again, I have to congratulate my staff for getting The Eagle out while I was on an unscheduled vacation last week. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-07-28_another_fabulous_job_while_on_vacation http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-09_time_for_fun__part_2__take_the_citizenship_test Here, from the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, is the second installment of questions and answers to the US Citizenship Test. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-09_time_for_fun__part_2__take_the_citizenship_test http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-02_time_for_some_fun__take_the_citizenship_test This past weekend, I picked up a copy of the Spanish Yellow Pages, a publication that lists businesses serving the Hispanic population of the lower Columbia area. It also includes advice for dealing with US law, and there was a section with the U.S. Citizenship Test. Hmm, I asked myself, can I pass? http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-06-02_time_for_some_fun__take_the_citizenship_test http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-05-26_time_to_recognize__emergency_responders Last week was National EMS Recognition Week, and the Cathlamet Town Council and Mayor George Wehrfritz adopted this resolution recognizing the work of emergency responders. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-05-26_time_to_recognize__emergency_responders http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-05-12_planners_should_work_on_comprehensive_plan The populist political movement that swept the nation last year is alive and well in Wahkiakum County. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-05-12_planners_should_work_on_comprehensive_plan http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-04-14_picking_up_the_pieces_for_emergency_plans http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-04-14_picking_up_the_pieces_for_emergency_plans http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-03-24_promoting_awareness_of_suicide_prevention Community groups are getting together next Monday, 6 p.m., at Wendt Elementary School, Cathlamet, for a program on the prevention of youth suicide. http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-03-24_promoting_awareness_of_suicide_prevention http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-03-16_tsunami_warnings_still_not_exact_science A friend called me at 12:38 a.m. last Friday. "Rick," he said, "do you know about the tsunami? There's been an 8.9 earthquake in Japan." http://waheagle.com/editorial/article.exm/2011-03-16_tsunami_warnings_still_not_exact_science