Questions for Parks
Editor,
Thanks to all of you at the Independent newspaper for all of your timely and complete coverage of our important local news without fear...
Electrify
Green the grid and electrify everything
On January 14, 2020, a highly confidential JP Morgan report said, “human life as we know it could be...
Greed an acquired taste
Editor,
I cannot, for the life of me figure out why the president, his lifelong judicial appointees, and his cabinet seem to be heading toward...
Displaying the flag
In 1968, activist and provocateur Abbie Hoffman was arrested for wearing a shirt designed on the American flag to a hearing held by the...
Independent Guestatorial: The Diamond Invasion
“For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled.” Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman, one of our brightest scientists,...
Even the dentist was cool
Editor,
Throughout the past year, several local businesses have done such an extraordinary job of keeping us all safe that I express my gratitude. I am sure...
The time of her life
Editor,
The local memorial service for our daughter, Sarah Larson McGettrick, will be Saturday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m., at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,...
Don’t consume too quickly
An Entertainment District is a fantastic way for our town to have a new draw. For visitors and locals to be able to grab...
A silent threat
You're wearing your squeaky shoes and right there taking a snooze is a tiger, so how do you walk on by?
Tom Lehrer said, “silently,...
Scandal ruins grant program
Editor,
Our current State Rep Bob Ballinger, who is running against State Senator Bryan King for his Republican seat this month, gave $8,500 of our...