Monthly Archives: August 2009

The State Of Journalism

Posted on August 9th, 2009 by john.wyble

Former CBS News Anchor Dan Rather called on President Barack Obama today to create a commission to save journalism in America. OK, that’s pretty serious. The internet and blog software has made it pretty easy for people like me to … Continue reading →

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What the Yakima Herald didn’t say in their Bruce Smith article

Posted on August 7th, 2009 by ron.bonlender

The Yakima Herald ran a lengthy story about none other than B.S. (Bruce Smith). The great puppeteer earned a feature story because of his meddling influence in city government. He has a good old boys cadre of Republican office holders … Continue reading →

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Hinkle and Warnick Plan Town Meetings

Posted on August 7th, 2009 by john.wyble

If you live in Cle Elum or Ellensburg, you have the chance to ask Rep. Hinkle and Rep. Warnick some tough questions about their lack of results in Olympia. The Yakima Herald has the details: State Reps. Bill Hinkle, R-Cle … Continue reading →

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The "NO" Party endorses the most negative candidate for Yakima City Council

Posted on August 4th, 2009 by ron.bonlender

Both political parties have a history of not endorsing candidates for non-partisan offices. The Democrats still hold to that tradition while the Republican Party broke that in the 2007 election with their endorsement of Rick Ensey. (They later ‘unendorsed’ him … Continue reading →

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