Category Archives: Opinion

Washington State fails to collect free tax money

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Rich Conley

If you live in Washington State and you own a car, you pay a vehicle registration tax. As an option, you can opt-in to pay a five dollars additional for our State Parks. But if you own an RV, boat … Continue reading →

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Congress Tells TV Commercials and Inventors to Shut Up

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Rich Conley

The House on Tuesday voted to level off the abrupt spikes in volume heard by television viewers during commercial breaks. The bill — approved by a voice vote — is aimed at stopping TV ads from playing noticeably louder than programs. … Continue reading →

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Missing the Gig Harbor Christmas Boat Parade

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Rich Conley

When someone offers to cook you a great home made dinner, do you say “I’d rather go the to Gig Harbor Christmas boat parade at the waterfront.”?  The boat parade is officially titled the “Gig Harbor Yacht Club Lighted Boat … Continue reading →

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