Op/Ed by Brian Peterson: Commissioner Choice Is Easy
When it comes to this year’s selection of County Commissioner, the choice is clear; keep this effective incumbent, Randy Neatherlin! With all due respect to others who have served before, […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Ken VanBuskirk: Follow the money!
I am disappointed to see that the local paper and mason web tv have printed such incredibly libelous opinions against County Commissioner candidate Ted Jackson insinuating that he is somehow […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Earline Legge: Can you Afford Randy Neatherlin?
Mason County Commissioner Randy Neatherlin has betrayed the public trust with his secret push to establish a 66-acre GRUMP Gravel Pit in a residential zone on North Shore Road near […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Claudette Beyer: Not Fit For The Job!
Looking back eight years with Commissioner Randy Neatherlin—and forward at the challenges we face—it is incredibly important that we continue to benefit from his experience, commitment, and...
View ArticleOp/Ed by Bob Harris: Campaign Advice
County Commissioner Randy Neatherlin and Port of Allyn Commissioner Ted Jackson are locked in a highly contentious election. Mr. Jackson seems to have partnered with a citizen group that previously […]
View ArticleOp/Ed: School Sports and Activities Needed Now More than Ever
Ever since I was lucky enough to become the Executive Director at the WIAA, I’ve told our staff and membership that we are in the memory-making business. Those memories can […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Brian Peterson: $8 Million Gift of Public Funds
In the worst economy since the Great Depression, two of Mason County’s Commissioners are considering burdening the county and the Belfair Wastewater system with further irresponsible debt. (Neatherlin...
View ArticleOp/Ed on Workforce Housing Project by Eric Onisko
This project was a great opportunity for people who work in Mason County, to be able to live in Mason County. This project would have been good for local businesses, […]
View ArticleOp-Ed by Kevin Shutty: Legislation threatens progress on behavioral health...
In the summer of 2017, I joined a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy for a ride along. After I buckled up, we headed to a disturbance in a rural area of […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Kevin Shutty: Support for Joe Schmit
As Shelton residents sit down to fill out their ballot, I want to share a few thoughts on why I am supporting Joe Schmit for City Council, Position 6. I […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Tom Davis: Give your Write-In Vote a Voice
Barring a direct hit from an asteroid, Kevin Shutty will be a Mason County Commissioner for another four years. But it won’t be Mr. Shutty’s failure to lead, budget manipulations […]
View ArticleOp/Ed by Bob Harris: Real American
Commissioner Randy Neatherlin supported by Democrats and Republicans alike stood against the largest tax increase in Mason County history. Cutting the budget during our recent revenue shortfall kept...
View ArticlePolitical Op/Ed: Vote For Steve Duenkel
I have been a registered voter and have exercised my constitutional right to vote for many decades. It appears that the current voting systems in our country seem to be […]
View ArticleMason PUD 1 Op-Ed: Value of Lower Snake River Dams
The Lower Snake River Dams are Essential to Maintain the Power Grid and Combat Climate Change For years, our PUD, and the northwest public power community at large, has tried […]
View ArticleOp/Ed: 35th District Reps’ Vote on Assault Weapons Ban
Representatives Dan Griffey and Travis Couture on Thursday, March 9, voted against a minimal attempt to get assault weapons off the streets. Do they not understand that most Americans want […]
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