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The Washington State Constitution describes education as its “paramount duty,” and the Legislature dedicates half of its $54 billion operating budget to K-12 education. Each year, lawmakers fiercely debate educational reform topics from school funding, graduation standards, and collective...
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Well, well, well, what do we have here in the affluent rural netherlands of Chelan County? It’s a dispute my Lord over Mother Nature, Mr. Property Rights and Mrs. Kumbaya vis-a-vis snowmobiling. It isn’t at all about the safety of not speeding, overloading, helmets or taking turns at a high speed...
As the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way across the country at “warp speed”, many are now breathing a sigh of relief. The “miracle” of this clinically untested, rushed concoction produced by Big-Pharma has the nation hopeful for the future that finally, we can put the pandemic behind us and return to...
Here we go again, the lowering of qualifications in order to prove a company or government entity has a “diverse” staff. I have quoted verbatim an advertisement for a job position from a Washington state corporation located on the “liberal westside” to illustrate my point (including the company’s...
For months we were inundated with evangelical leaders having revelations, dreams, and visions regarding who was going to occupy the White House. These “prophets” spoke with such clarity and conviction and assured those listening that in fact, God was speaking directly to them.
Then election day...
I came home after a long day of ministry, weary. In fact, every day has been long and exhausting considering the times we are all in. As I walked to my front door, my steps heavy and my shoulders slumped due to fatigue, I looked up and was treated to a beautiful sunset. Hues of fiery oranges,...
In my office, I have four pictures hanging on my wall. Over my computer, I have William Tyndale, father of the English Reformation, who would ultimately give his life to translate the Bible into common English. To the left, a portrait of Martin Luther. On one wall, I have a picture of George...
Several years ago, I spent one long, miserable week in January in bed with influenza while my husband was out of town helping out his elderly parents. I coughed, I sneezed, my nose ran, and it felt like every single atom in my body HURT.
By the end of the week I’d used up all of my cough and cold...
Editor’s Note: The letter below was sent to the Chelan County PUD Commissioners in November and was recently answered by General Manager Steve Wright:
I am a big fan of our Chelan County Public Utility District and its dedicated staff and management. I am a huge fan of efficiencies and...
I hope you have a safe and sacred Christmas. I am very thankful that the COVID vaccine is finally available. Please make sure you get vaccinated against COVID, too.
Here are 7 Reasons I’m Getting the COVID Vaccine:
1. I don’t want to risk my health.
One of the scariest aspects of COVID is its...
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