Injuries, fires are sad scourges of 4th festivities
Charlene Peyton stands by her burned house in the Gig Harbor area. Errant fireworks ignited it while she was away last July 4. (Peter Haley / Staff photographer) This editorial will appear in Friday’s...
View ArticleThe real election season shifts into high gear
This editorial will appear in Friday’s print edition. The primary ballots haven’t all been tallied yet – thanks to the requirement that they only need to be postmarked by Election Day. But some things...
View ArticlePierce County and cities should seek consistent fireworks laws
"Safe-and-sane" fireworks were on sale at a Thurston County stand in 2010. (Staff file photo) This editorial will appear in Monday’s print edition. Pierce County Councilman Dick Muri recently summed...
View ArticleMany courts need a refresher on open records rights
This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s print edition. Location seems to be a key factor in determining whether citizens can successfully obtain public records they’re entitled to by state law. At...
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