Most everyone has heard about people living in their cars, trucks, vans, or RVs. Those people are just one towaway from complete collapse and perhaps even worse. … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Plans Are an Assault on Working Families, Single Mothers, and Public Education
Submitted by Friends of Maia Espinoza. Maia Espinoza, running to serve as Washington’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction, pled for a sensible reopening of Washington’s schools this fall. As many move to start the year remotely, inconsistent and illogical policies could lead to another education crisis. Espinoza said it was time to take a stand for struggling families and to protect … [Read more...]
Nice House for Rent – A Short Story
I'm always looking for a nice house to rent. A decent house, not a fancy one, with a backyard and a carport. Apple trees would make it almost perfect. I look in decent neighborhoods, not too nice, not too rough . . . just decent. … [Read more...]
Council Member Whalen Listens
Submitted by KM Hills. Do you notice when another person truly and honestly listens to you? If that is something you appreciate then Jason Whalen is the candidate to support for Pierce County Council. … [Read more...]
Letter: A time to speak in support of Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Submitted by Kevin Ballard, Candidate for Washington State Legislative Rep 28th District, Position 1. The home of Seattle’s Police Chief was accosted by the mob. The Mayor of Olympia, whose home had previously been vandalized by rioters, was roused from her sleep by an angry mob calling for the immediate termination of Olympia’s City Manager, as well as other demands. As each day passes, the … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Job Application
Did you see the Associated Press, Police 1 Bizarre Beat article detailing a story about a man who snatched a tip jar after applying for a job at the victim business? … [Read more...]
Westside Story – The Great Escape
My story today is about a prison break at the Gwinnett County jail in the state of Georgia. The photo below is of the six prisoners who escaped. … [Read more...]
Letter: Ditto the daisy
She had purchased a pack of miscellaneous seeds for a dollar. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Cooper's Hawk
One of the things I enjoy doing with Westside Story is sharing life's marvels, beauty, acts of kindness, positive human relations, and upbeat stories. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – US Naval Observatory
This coming November 2020, I will have contributed Westside Story columns to The Suburban Times for ten years. … [Read more...]