Vote honorably
Editor,
In watching the funeral of Sen. John McCain, I was struck by the contrast between the dignity, hope and commitment to our country’s “better...
We miss Bill
Editor,
Bill would have been overjoyed at all the cards and loving content that poured in after folks learned of his Earthly exit.
He honestly did...
Deceptive climate solutions
Burning forests is a false solution for the climate emergency
False solutions fail to provide results. Deceptive solutions are known to be false and sold...
Keeping neighborhoods residential
Editor,
The Planning Commission will soon be considering whether to end or continue one of several moratoriums on new Bed and Breakfast businesses in neighborhoods.
For...
Three reasons I don’t miss school
My life could be divided into a half-dozen portions, all related to schooling. First I was too little to go to school, then I...
Independent Guestatorial: 84% Fact Free
A big takeaway of the 2016 election is that facts are no longer relevant in American politics.
Thanks to social media, FOX news, talk radio,...
Independent Guestatorial: Proposed 1 percent tax
We will be voting for a proposed 1% ten-year temporary tax to support infrastructure and operating demands for water/sewer and the Auditorium. Without the...
Talking Rock
It is kind of special, watching them, one after another on TV news, falling gracefully from their pedestals to meet with either mother-earth or,...
See oursels as ithers see us? Cool.
Editor,
I thank you and the entire Independent crew for doing what you do so well. For this community as a whole and for many...
Wolftoon
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