Protecting the environment and wildlife often calls for balancing benefits and costs. No, it’s not written as such into relevant legal codes or regulations. And though this […]
Editorials
Drug wholesalers’ testimony under oath reeks of perjury
We’re no echo chamber for any public official. That includes U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., who represents our own 1st House District. Make no mistake, this is […]
Recent revenues, bond ratings, GDP report reason for applause, not jumping up and down
Perhaps you can attribute it to some variant of Stockholm syndrome. Last week, Gov. Jim Justice went on something of a rant at journalists for not asking […]
Positive and negative results almost look to have canceled each other out for Nov. 6 ballot
Want to know what happened in Tuesday’s primary election? For now, let’s just say that for every positive result there was seemingly a negative one that followed. […]
50 years later, it’s time to allow for lawsuit on what caused Farmington No. 9 explosion
Many historic 50th anniversaries still lie in wait this year. Some have already passed, like the Tet Offensive and Martin Luther King’s assassination. But many more are […]
Recent turnout pattern is to celebrate early voting results then bemoan election’s total numbers
Elections really say more about the electorate than the candidates. Though the focus is on who wins and loses races, voter turnout is the true measure of […]
Legislators in DOH’s District 4 need to meet on plan for improvements
We know, we know. Enough about the DOH already, please. But the Division of Highways is only indirectly related to the premise of this argument. Last week, […]
Recent portrayals on screen of state an accurate picture
It’s easy to get the idea we don’t have anything good to say about our state. If it’s not the Division of Highways, it’s the Legislature. If […]
Counties’ caucus in DOH’s District 4 needs to keep eyes on improving road conditions
There’s always one in the bunch. But five of the six counties in the DOH’s District 4 speaking with one voice is not bad. On Monday, county […]
Finding ways to force opioid manufacturers, distributors to pay for epidemic still on tap
Treating the opioid abuse crisis shouldn’t start on an emergency call. Or even in a hospital’s emergency room, for that matter. Indeed, many have taken the fight […]
