Opinion - Pierce County Journal

As a sometime journalist and a full-time reader, my taste in journalistic writing, I must confess, strays from the ace reporter with a press pass stuffed in his hatband and a speed graphic at the … more

By Dave Wood | 1/30/25

Letter to the editor: Van Orden doesn't deliver

To the editor, Broken promises have become the hallmark of politicians at every level of government. Unfortunately, Derrick Van Orden is no exception. Despite campaigning on the promise of term … more

1/30/25

Letter to the editor: Pardons cannot be undone

To the editor, Republicans claim they are the party of law and order. They told us that they fully support the nation’s police and law enforcement men and women. A few days ago, President … more

1/30/25

Letter to the editor: Freedom of motorcycling

To the editor, Hello out there, anybody listening? My thoughts are cascading down like a waterfall. At 3 a.m., it's only right to put these thoughts on paper and/or e-mail. I like (always … more

1/30/25

Letter to the editor: The felon pardons felons

To the editor, I suppose it makes sense, one felon pardoning 1,500 felons. Betty Lou Oppegard River Falls more

1/30/25

From the editor's desk: If I was president...

Well, it’s been an interesting first week in office for President Donald Trump. I don’t want to get into politics here, since frankly it’s none of anyone’s business who I … more

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Local musician Joshua Lassi released a new solo album this past week called 'The Only Thing That Hasn't Changed.' 'Ghosts' was the first single release.

From Horseplay to Heroes: Finding your Clarence

On Christmas Eve, like many families, our family goes to church and then we drive around town and look at Christmas lights. Unlike most other families, we rank the homes having the best Christmas … more

By Greg Peters | 1/29/25

Sustainability Matters: Food waste is bad for the environment, bad for your wallet

We have a problem. Every year, food waste hijacks approximately 40% of the U.S. food supply. According to the USDA, in 2023 that accounted for 133 billion pounds of wasted food, making up 24% of … more

By Robin Boles | 1/22/25

Woodworking again: That's what I like about the South

That’s a line from a song sung years ago by Phil Harris who recently came to mind when we visited Eatonville, Ga., a quaint little town with more than its share of white pillars, … more

By Dave Wood | 1/22/25

Letter to the editor: The truth about violence

To the editor, Recently, these letters contained a well-meaning contribution about violence in America entitled, "The Need for Drastic Change." It expressed a concern about the need to … more

1/22/25

Letter to the editor: Vote with your dollars

To the editor, When I learned that Meta's Mark Zuckerberg had donated to Donald Trump's campaign, I thanked my lucky stars that I have never had a Facebook account and I quickly deleted my … more

1/22/25

Letter to the editor: Reasonable power

To the editor, It was heartening to read of our neighbors in St. Croix County who have exhibited a ground swell of grass-root interest in, and opposition to, the agenda of Big Green and of those … more

1/22/25

Rep. Kreibich column: Voting in favor of voter photo ID

“A republic, if you can keep it,” was the response of Benjamin Franklin to a woman inquiring about what kind of government had been agreed upon for our new budding country after the … more

By Rep. Rob Kreibich | 1/22/25

From the editor's desk: Embracing the cold

This is one of my favorite times of year and I know my husband thinks I’m crazy. I don’t necessarily love the arctic temperatures, but I would take cold any day over hot weather. I am of … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/22/25

The cover of columnist Chris Hardie's new book.

Back Home: Finally, a book

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved stories – hearing them, reading them and later writing them. In elementary school, I was a huge fan of the Weekly Reader Book Club … more

By Chris Hardie | 1/22/25

Woodworking again: Unintentional consequences make trouble

Unintentional consequence—noun. When an intentional good deed turns into a bad problem Wood’s Wacky Dictionary of Thoughtful Terms Sad to say, but true. We human beings have a … more

By Dave Wood | 1/15/25

Letter to the editor: A broken agriculture system

To the editor, After reading the Jan. 8, 2025 editorial in the Pierce County Journal from Pierce Farmers United, I felt that more needs to be said, done, and heard. We have a broken agriculture … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: Update on bird flu

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Wendy last name: Dart address: W3338 State Rd 35 … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: Jimmy Carter made a difference

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: ALAN last name: TUCHTENHAGEN address: N8554 1205th … more

1/15/25

Veteran Views: What the CVSO can do for veterans

Our office closed out 2024 with a joyful month of December, with 88 special deliveries of Christmas cheer made, including stopping at 10 assisted living and skilled nursing facilities throughout … more

By Pierce County VSO Melissa Hildebrandt & Veteran Case Coordinator Tami MacGregor | 1/15/25