Editorial

The following editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. While researchers haven’t yet found a way to prevent or cure dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, they’re making progress on how to catch it early. The findings from three new studies, two from the University of Wisconsin and one from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, are important for better understanding cognitive declines that steal life from the living and strain the health care system.

New Washington state law should curb driver cellphone use.

Trump is apparently indifferent to the pain that sabotaging the individual health insurance market would cause millions of Americans. Congress must therefore act responsibly.

Oft-demeaned “snail mail” remains vital to tens of millions. When Postal Service carriers don’t make their deliveries, lives are disrupted. Last month, service to 32 households along two blocks of West Wabash was cut off after threats were made against their carrier. The Postal Service’s Inspection Service determined the threats were credible.

All three Superior Court candidates were impressive, but Tony Hazel did receive higher evaluations and has shown leadership on criminal justice reforms.

Mumm has unmatched civic experience and accomplishments, but we’re also impressed with Burrow’s pragmatism and economic development focus.

Pamela Haley has business sense, stability and experience. She is the obvious choice in this race.

Alexander strikes us as an independent thinker who would provide a fresh perspective.

The race comes down to the experience of Rod Higgins, and the fresh perspective of Al Merkel. We think both should advance and continue that debate.

Wiser demonstrated greater knowledge about the many education challenges ahead. He has invested a lot ot time volunteering at schools and has an impressive resume and work background.

With I-1552 on the ballot, the national spotlight would’ve shone on Washington state. So it’s a relief knowing the Just Want Privacy group was unable to scare enough people, with its dark stories of what

Price certainly would not have left out vital information from medical studies as he advised patients on treatment options. It’s deeply disappointing he did so in the nation’s top health care job.

Breann Beggs has achieved important accomplishments, though we worry about his political activism. Andy Dunau, who is supported by former council members Mike Allen and Steve Salvatori, evinces a thoughtful, pragmatic leadership style.

The net encircling Pyongyang must be urgently tightened through international cooperation.

The president suggested in a tweet that states must have something to hide if they won’t fully comply. That’s a fascinating position for someone who has been reluctant to accept the overwhelming evidence that Russia meddled in the same election.

Looking Back reviews opinions published in The Spokesman-Review during this week in history. Civil Rights Act, July 5, 1964

What is it that public servants are afraid the public will see? According to lawmakers who defend the secrecy, the answer is honesty. Can’t be frank if the public is watching.