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Opinion

Depression affects many lives — know the signs

Editorial

Ever have a downright terrible day? You’re concerned about financial problems at home, and your boss is pushing you to get that project done earlier than expected, then your car breaks down and you’ve got no way to take your kid to her basketball game. Sounds like a day that might make you ...

Democratic presidents = better economies?

Letters to the Editor

When I learned that Democratic presidents created significantly better economies than Republican presidents since World War II, I was sceptical. I looked for official government documents that might prove or debunk this claim and found an Oct. 6, 2024, report called “THE US ECONOMY PERFORMS ...

Politicians make things worse

Local columns

Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today's houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms, washers and dryers and air conditioning. But even if you adjust for the improvements, houses cost more today. Why? Politicians blame big companies like Blackstone, Invitation Homes and ...

House GOP proposes voting changes ahead of midterms

Local columns

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall. The package released Thursday ...