If you live in or around Mason County, you’ve almost certainly heard about the data center proposal, probably more than you ever wanted to. It’s been the focus of social media threads, local news stories, TV segments, backyard conversations, city and county meetings, and even a few spirited public meetings. Many seem to have a... Continue Reading →
A Quiet Retreat: How Federal Mental Health Funding Has Shifted in 2025
When the Trump administration returned to Washington in 2025, mental health advocates hoped that the progress made over the past five year - through COVID-era investments, 988 crisis line expansion, and bipartisan school safety law - would continue. Instead, the federal landscape for behavioral health has entered what some call a “retrenchment era,” marked by... Continue Reading →
Tikory Tickory Tok: Self-Checkout Shenanigans in The Age of Tik Tok
I was told by someone recently (almost proudly it seemed) that they get their news from Tik Tok. In full disclosure, I am not a user of Tik Tok so I am going only on my assumptions here, but this claim did not inspire confidence in me as to this person’s news literacy. I am... Continue Reading →
Carmageddon It: AKA My Nascar Weekend Experience
July 7th, 8th, and 9th I took in three straight days of NASCAR races: the UNOH 225 (Camping World Series), the Feed the Children 300 (Nationwide Series) and the Quaker State 400 (Sprint Cup Series) at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta Kentucky. We had seven sets of tickets, which eight different individuals got to enjoy. ... Continue Reading →
