Protestors on Saturday October 18 were calling for No Kings in the kingdom of the once United States of America. In small and large towns on this Saturday the reigning King in Washington D.C was introduced to the U.S. Constitution and the Rule of Law and a government by the people. This was not a […]
Our Republic is being badly challenged. During these dark days for our Republic, with the government shutdown now at 30 days and Congress struggling to find consensus, it becomes difficult to see what an individual can do to bring needed change and address the polarization that is gripping the country. There are few choices, but […]
by Marianne Lincoln; photos by Al Schmauder It is the end of October 2025 and salmon are coming up Chambers Bay. Some have even been allowed over the fish ladders to span naturally rather than be taken at the hatchery. Sadly, there is no water in Clover Creek. The fish cannot get any farther than […]
Running Against the Odds TACOMA, Wash. — Cyrus Donato is defying expectations in his campaign for Port of Tacoma Commission, Position 4, running a people-powered race against an opponent who has vastly out-raised him. Despite being outspent, Donato has proven that grassroots support can make a real difference. In the primary election, Donato finished […]
by Kirk Kirkland During the first week of the shutdown of government by the Republicans in Congress, it was difficult to find successful ways to push back the polarization that has occurred between these two political parties. But in this dark hour several leaders in both parties spoke out about violence and called for people […]
by Kirk Kirkland “Last week NY Times reporters found a policy change made in the spring by the Department of Defense (DOD). This policy change was made without public notice. The change removed $200 million for PFAS remediation in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Budget. The cities of Lakewood and DuPont use these funds to […]
