Opinion - Pierce County Journal

Letter to the editor: Protect our freedoms before we lose them

To the editor, We enjoy many freedoms as Americans, including the right to protest, and the right to defend ourselves. We’ve protested wars, Civil Rights, and most recently ICE invasions in … more

1/28/26

Letter to the editor: Weather mirrors brutal siege

To the editor, I write on a brutally frigid night. According to meteorologists the coldest weather in seven years is moving in on us for a few days. Wind rips howling through the trees … more

1/28/26

From the editor’s desk: Lead by example

Again this week I struggled with what to write about. When there is so much strife and turmoil in the world, especially in our neighboring state to the West, everything else seems a bit trivial. Much … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/28/26

Back Home: Treasuring life as it happens

The elevator doors opened and we stepped out onto the secured floor of the memory care unit looking for my mother. We didn’t have to look far – she was directly ahead of us sitting in the … more

By Chris Hardie | 1/28/26

Ask Andrew: The Meaning of Life

I have tackled many tough topics in my monthly advice column, but none have ever or will ever stack up to this. The final boss, the age-old question: What is the meaning of life? Some say to … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/28/26

Sustainability Matters: Making a difference with food waste recovery

Every day from the backdoors of grocery stores, our home kitchens, and our dining tables, food that could nourish people ends up in the trash. In the U.S. alone, nearly a third of all food produced … more

By Robin Boles | 1/21/26

Woodworking Again: How the oyster cracker crumbles

“It was a bold individual indeed who was the first man to eat an oyster.” Jonathan Swift, “Polite Conversation,” (17367-1767-1845) Swift was a memorable and much-read satirist, but … more

1/21/26

EDITORIAL: The C-SPAN of Wisconsin must be saved

A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month. Lawmakers should plug it back in, with help from the public. WisconsinEye, an independent nonprofit, stopped broadcasting gavel-to-gavel … more

1/21/26

Editorial: Why we need protections from factory farms

My wife and I both serve in local government in our township of Gilman, which recently adopted an operations ordinance to address common concerns about CAFOs in our town. Several nearby towns have … more

By Tom Manley | 1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Take a stand to stop the insanity

To the editor, I’ve been a churchgoer most of my life, but I find nature and a long walk along the river with my dog just as spiritual with a lot less ambiguity. However, when I see the … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Ellsworth Curd City Classic a hit

To the editor, Thank you, Alliance Pro Wrestling for the Curd City Classic, at Ellsworth High School on Saturday, Jan. 17. It was a wonderful and entertaining show and had the fans and kids … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Our choice

To the editor, Corruption, chaos, and cruelty do not make America Great. We need honesty, tranquility, and kindness instead. We can strongly resist the former while choosing to … more

1/21/26

Rep. Kreibich column: Bill protecting adults at risk passes

Last Tuesday, the Assembly passed my bill which provides additional court protections for “adults at risk” and increases penalties for crimes committed against adults at risk. While crime victims … more

By Rep. Rob Kreibich | 1/21/26

Over the holidays, a glorious winter wonderland resulted from fluffy snow and freezing rain.

Editorial: What is possible when we unite?

Over the holidays at my home in the woods, we got over 8 inches of snow starting with huge wet flakes that stuck to every trunk, branch and twig. Then fluffy snow fell and a bit of freezing rain held … more

By Jenelle Ludwig Krause GROWW Co-Executive Director | 1/21/26

From the editor’s desk: Pierce County ties

Every day I feel fortunate for getting to do a job I love to do. Ever since I was a little girl publishing my own little newspapers, I have loved telling the stories of our communities. I’m doubly … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/21/26

Woodworking Again: What I didn’t know about the Civil War

Years ago, I was shocked to read in great grandad’s 1865 daily diary that was written on the fourth of July in 1865 in Ft. Leavenworth that he and his brother-in-law Dewey Parsons had spent … more

By Dave Wood | 1/14/26

Letter to the editor: Trump is not America first

To the editor, “America First!” It has not worked out that way. Instead of guiding Congress to a cooperative solution to rising health costs, Trump authorized an attack on Venezuela and … more

1/14/26

Letter to the editor: Good trouble gone bad

To the editor: Social media posts and news reports surrounding the tragic shooting and death of Renee Good are puzzlingly confusing, yet profoundly prophetic. A good number of people, including … more

1/14/26

From the editor’s desk: How we treat others matters

I struggled to know what to write about this week. As a newspaper editor, I need to remain impartial in my reporting in regard to politics and events going on in the world around us. I’ve tried to … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/14/26

Guest Column – First Amendment and what it means to teen-agers

If you’re looking to get jazzed up about journalism, judge a news competition for professional reporters and editors. You’ll be impressed by the talent and dedication. If you’re … more

By Rusty Cunningham WNA Foundation Board member | 1/14/26