My Voice column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:16:22

Sometimes a great story comes walking through the door �— just as it did a week ago when husband and wife Ron and Bernadene Clarkson came through and shared a story about a hardworking senior volunteer, Phyllis Bench.

Letters to the Editor, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:14:49

South Hill Historical column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:14:03

Saints and Sinners column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:13:49

Almost from the beginning, the church has debated the issue of social gospel vs. the personal evangelism.

Matters of Faith column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:13:15

As I prepared for a recent Bread for The World event planned by Associated Ministries of Pierce County, I came across a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that spoke directly against being concerned about the plight of others.

MultiCare Good Samaritan column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:12:23

Before you eat your next meal, take a moment to look at the food on your plate. Do you have a few food groups on there? Is at least half of your plate full of fruits and vegetables?

Arts Downtown column, April 11

Published: 04/11/12 16:10:17

A streamlined youth on roller blades coasts, poised for action — maybe a flip or a 360 — something dramatic. That’s what I see in my mind’s eye when I look at Rollerblader by Douglas Granum.

Editorial, April 4

Published: 04/03/12 16:08:50

These are not people looking to get a quick high. These are people wanting only to relieve themselves from their pain. The state Legislature should do right by these patients, and also city governments, to clear up the ambiguity of E2SSB 5073. The law, as its written now, makes no sense and does no one any good.

Guest Op-Ed, April 4

Published: 04/03/12 16:08:27

As budget negotiations in the Special Session continue, I hope Sen. Kastama and his colleagues recall their own values and preserve Disability Lifeline. It’s the responsible and compassionate choice to make.

Editor's Desk column, April 4

Published: 04/03/12 16:01:31

The state Legislature could use a few Angry Birds to clear the way for the budget. It’s taken a full 60-day session and a 30-day special session, and we’re hearing threats of another session, a third overtime period that lawmakers clearly saw coming last winter, when they scheduled a session in December to try to hash out what’s become an annual problem.