Our Inside Opinion blog will never be in any danger of going viral, but there might have been a few people wondering about the lack of updates. A simple answer — vacation.

But I’m back to work and looking at full plate of editorial ideas for the week ahead. As always, you input is encouraged.

The recent decision to dismiss charges against a convicted sex offender is worth thinking about. DNA left at the scene by the real culprit disputed the testimony of an eye witness. If nothing else, the case is a good reminder that sometimes the innocent are accused of crimes.

We’re flabbergasted by the trouble the mistakes made by former staff at Arlington National Cemetery. We think the average high school student design a workable system for tracking grave sites.

Any mistakes Franklin County made in reporting lobbying costs seem to be unintentional and, at worst, a failure to keep up with the paperwork. There’s not much to be incensed about, but let’s not forget that government transparency depends on such paperwork.

We may be fighting a losing battle against the spread of a destructive breed of mussels into Mid-Columbia waterways, but boat owners have a responsibility to do what they can to keep invasive species out of the region. The stakes are high. The costs incurred from the mussels alone are expected to reach $100 million a year.

The good folks at Broetje Orchards continue to impress, this time with their involvement in an east Pasco housing project. The experiment in affordable housing is evolving into an amazing neighborhood. Broetje don’t need public recognition to keep up the good work, but we’re thinking about giving them some anyway.

Lawyers defending Vicente Ruiz against charges he participated in the slaying of five men in 1987 have reached $197,000 — so far. That’s a lot of money, but it’s tough to think of an alternative that doesn’t sacrifice some of our most basic civil rights.

We’re keeping an eye on the state’s attempt to impose an increase in the phone tax through the counties to support the 911 emergency system. It feels like blackmail but also clearly benefits the public, and it’s 20 cents a month — not likely to break anyone’s bank.

Elena Kagan’s imminent confirmation will mean another justice in favor of televising Supreme Court hearings. It’s a much-needed update to the process, but don’t hold your breath. It takes the approval of all nine justices to make the change.