Columnists

From our Congressman

Kent: Let’s have a conversation about gun control

Gaylon Kentdu1-i-syn Everyone on both sides of the issue must take care that when our government does act, it does…

March 6, 2018

Dear Abby

Husband’s work life upsets wife

I have started to regard him differently because I’m doing everything for our daughter. Sometimes I feel like a single…

March 6, 2018

Coroner's Report

His brave stand changed how we view football and head injuries

Bennet Omalu, who was born in Nigeria, is a naturalized American citizen. He’s a forensic pathologist also certified in neuropathology.…

March 5, 2018

Action Line

Transparent fee puts the ‘bill’ in sustainability

Did someone wake up on the wrong side of the recycling bin? But Action Line can see how residents cast…

March 5, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

James: When luck is just luck

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn Good luck, bad luck, lot’s of luck, no luck, it seems there is no end. After as careful…

March 5, 2018

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: Why fossil fuels survive

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn It’s true that the Trump administration has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement, making any transition harder. But…

March 5, 2018

From the Extension Office

Workshop to address managing water needs in a dry year

If you build it, plants, flowers and fruit will come. If you ask a farmer or rancher – and if…

March 5, 2018

Dear Abby

Wedding set for woman’s birthday

My feelings are deeply hurt. My husband says it’s no big deal and I shouldn’t let it bother me. But…

March 5, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

When you’re tall, flying isn’t easy

With good reason. At 6-feet-10, the former NBA player has to squeeze himself into economy class seats, which isn’t always…

March 4, 2018

Dear Abby

New resident spreads rumors

Recently, she confided to us that she has never really had any friends. She complains that she’s not included and…

March 4, 2018

From our Congressman

Schultheis: None dare call it treason

Most of the other placards dealt with women’s rights, environmental concerns and such, but mine was a little different: “IMPEACH…

March 3, 2018

From the State House

McLachlan: Keeping lands in agriculture

Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn Some are transitioning into handing over their property to family, who will carry on the work and traditions…

March 3, 2018

From the Chair

Lachelt: Taking input to heart, Commission works for change

Gwen Lacheltdu1-i-syn These services include road maintenance, child and adult protection, public safety through our Sheriff’s Office and countless other…

March 3, 2018

From our Congressman

Laszlo: Making, not breaking, sage-grouse recovery

After two years of relative quiet on this front, Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke rekindled the debate last fall…

March 3, 2018

Dear Abby

Ex complicates work romance

He used to flirt with me and text me all the time and offer me his jacket. Now she’s sort…

March 3, 2018

Shelf Life

Can libraries be considered neutral institutions?

Walchakdu1-i-syn Neutrality in a library can be defined as “not denying access to library services and resources, and not seeking…

March 2, 2018

Creating Community

Public health works to protect your water, air quality

Devinedu1-i-syn As important as these questions are, don’t forget about questions closer to home: What is in my drinking water?…

March 2, 2018

The Tourism Effect

How we decide where to aim our efforts

It wasn’t until I began writing this month’s column that I realized that explaining this process involves multi-layered decision-making. Hence,…

March 2, 2018

Authentic Aging

Looking at our responsibilities as we age

I just returned from a two-week vacation in California. The whole time out there, I felt so carefree, so in-the-moment…

March 2, 2018

Mike Littwin

Littwin: Hancock needs to learn where inappropriate ends and sexual harassment begins

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn There are several unanswered questions here. But the first, and most important, is whether the…

March 2, 2018

Dear Abby

Couple seeks support for friends

We try to pass along the things that helped us, but a lot of times we’ll see one spouse wanting…

March 2, 2018

From our Congressman

Gardner: Civil rights commission isn’t exempt from legislative oversight

Sen. Bob Gardnerdu1-i-syn As the Senate sponsor of the bill to reauthorize the CCRD and the CRC, I want to…

March 1, 2018

From our Congressman

Bruni: Am I going blind?

Frank Brunidu1-i-syn This was about four months ago, though it feels like an eternity. So much has happened since. I…

March 1, 2018

Dear Abby

Wife can’t stand husband’s friend

Other than that, my husband and I have a great marriage and love each other very much. I just don’t…

March 1, 2018