Editorial
DNR: With young wildlife it’s best to keep your distance
While snow may remain on the ground in the region — though fading fast — spring is taking hold. It’s the time of year that brings a host of young wild animals into the world — some, such as red fox and raccoons, may already have litters hidden away. Same with black bears, which give ...
Editorial cartoon for March 31, 2026
Be safe when preparing traditional holiday meals
With this week leading up to Easter Sunday for Christians plus having the Jewish holiday of Passover starting Wednesday through April 9, many families will gather for traditional meals. Mother's Day, too, is just around the corner. With that in mind, the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ...
Editorial cartoon for March 30, 2026
Cost of the war with Iran keeps rising
Donald Trump spent the weekend threatening to commit war crimes in Iran, only to back away Monday morning — just in time for financial markets to rebound. Trump postponed his ultimatum to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants for another five days, claiming “good” talks to end the ...



