Opinion Archive

July and Independence Day is a good time to declare your independence from heavy traffic, long lines, and visits to crowded offices by taking important matters into your own hands. When it comes to d…

Monday — 1:53 p.m.
 
Yes, I was wondering what happened to the trivia and puzzle page in Saturday's paper. I enjoyed it and hope you put it back in. Thank you.
 
Editor's note: We are s…

Dear Editor,
This is letter that my son, Chad Mattson, an inmate at Blackwater River Correctional Facility, has written about Tara Blackwell’s perseverance and stamina. They are two people that in…

There are a lot of jokes made on Facebook about grammar – and it's general lack of use.
In the past, people didn't really know if their friends or family failed at spelling and grammar because we …

It finally happened! My daughter is not afraid of the BOOM from the fireworks.
I love that feeling in my chest…I remember the first time I felt it, I was about 12, we were right under the firewo…

No one wants to be grumpy on the 4th of July, but c'mon…you've got to be kidding.
All day long, visitors to Riverfest enjoyed the cooler air brought by the clouds hiding the sun. Yes, it looked …

Tuesday — 7:11 p.m.
 
You know I don't believe all these countries that turn down Snowden exile. And the man didn't kill anybody. I know he did wrong. But it's time to forget and be more cari…

My great-niece has high-functioning autism. She is here with her family: my sister's daughter, her husband and their son.
They arrived two nights ago. We have kittens and they are taking three of …

With the Supreme Court effectively ruling in favor of gay marriage, options have narrowed for its opponents. We libertarians praise the ruling, as does your nephew who TIVOs "Glee," can never quite t…

The writers of the Declaration of Independence state, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,…