Opinion

Leonard Pitts is on vacation. The Miami Herald is subbing Jesse Jackson in his place.

McMorris Rodgers misleads constituents

Last year, a group calling itself the Thurston Voter Research Project knocked on a lot of doors and questioned people about their voter registration. They described this effort as "ground-truthing the voter rolls." They reportedly wore badges that said "Thurston County," though they were not employed by or in any way associated with the county.

By Rich Wallen

Four years ago I decided I needed to host a pop-up grammar-advice stand. The plan was simple: I’d sit on the streets of New York City and help people with their questions. I ordered a folding table, drew a “Grammar Table” sign and waited for the weather to cool. On a September day I walked to a small park near my apartment building, propped up my sign and began answering questions from passersby.

By Karen Meyer

Stone should cite specifics

As part of the Legislature's $88.5 million investment in substance abuse treatment, providers across Washington were tasked with offering a new approach for methamphetamine users.