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If you want to do it, write it down
There’s a saying in the legal world that if it wasn’t written down, it didn’t happen. I guess it’s the legal version of the philosophical question “if a tree falls in the forest…” Well, lately I’ve returned to the realization … Continued
Why I Quit the News
Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to the wisdom of a long-time newscaster who suggested that we need a solution to the polarization of news sources in our lives. Her comments have made me reflect a little bit … Continued
What, I can’t even text at the stop light?
I know this is fairly old news, but since Washington police officers are now issuing citations for “driving under the influence of electronics”, I thought I would remind everyone of the law that prohibits texting while driving. But wait, there’s … Continued
Pull over when you see lights flashing
Have you ever been driving down the road, minding your own business, when you suddenly see emergency lights flashing in your view mirror? Your first thought may be, “Oh, not today!” And when the police cruiser quickly passes by, you … Continued
The dangers of texting while riding, and other myths
Yesterday, I was riding my bike nice and slow, fully helmeted, up an empty sidewalk near a middle school in Kennewick. I heard my cell phone ring so I pulled it out of my pocket, only to see that I … Continued
March for Our Lives in the Tri-Cities
Last Saturday, on March 24, 2018, Richland High School Students led a March for Our Lives rally at Howard Amon Park in Richland. I think they spoke for all Tri-Cities residents when they said more could be and needed to … Continued
Kennewick roundabout attack
Everywhere you look, you see roundabouts popping up everywhere in Kennewick and in Tri-Cities metropolitan area. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering if these things really work. Because it doesn’t seem like the average driver knows how to drive … Continued
Winter Olympics at the Arc of Tri-Cities
A week ago, most of my office and I had the opportunity to participate in the Winter Special Olympics at the Arc of Tri-Cities. Ok, it wasn’t really the Winter Olympics. It was slightly adapted to our capacity as … Continued
Distracted much?
I was on a road trip a couple of weeks ago when I drove past a sign that read “Nearly 70% of crashes involve distraction.” My first thought was, “Well, that’s a little distracting.” But that wasn’t my only distraction. … Continued
Benton County Battle: Larry Haler vs. the Delvins
I watched a video today about Washington State representative Larry Haler’s new nepotism bill. I’d say it was the most exciting local political video in a long time. If passed, it would prevent relatives from running for office when … Continued