By the Herald editorial staff

Ironically, as we load ever more debt on our children and grandchildren, the chances of them being able to land good jobs to pay off those debts diminish.

Financial woes and market whims have plagued many industries in the state in recent times, but the wine industry seems to be an exception.

A ruling last week in a lawsuit filed by parents, teachers, school administrators and others confirmed what everyone already knows -- the state doesn't provide schools with enough money to educate our children.

Monte Benham, a local conservative activist, is mounting his first petition drive after a four-year break.

By the Herald editorial staff

By the Herald editorial staff

Legislative process needs more transparencyBy Erin McCallum

Wouldn't it make sense if students had an option that enabled them to meet high school graduation requirements and university admission standards at the same time? We think so.

Our health care system is in need of reform so that Americans get the care they need when they need it at a price they can afford.

As elected officials we value feedback, critical and otherwise. It helps us improve and is part of being accountable to the citizens we serve. We wouldn't choose to have it any other way.

The Tri-City Herald recently published several columns and stories on military suicides and veterans issues.

The 10-year service contract between the city of Pasco and the Mid-Columbia Library District expires in December, and discussions for a new agreement have been under way since last summer.

Nearly one year into his first term, President Obama is learning just how difficult it is, even for a popular chief executive, to get things done.

The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, Feb. 7:

The husband and I have been invited to be mentors for newly engaged couples. This would involve getting together with couples and talking about marriage and communication. We think it would be a fine thing to do because we find that talking about marriage is always so much easier than actually doing marriage.

The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Saturday, Feb. 6:

Let me get straight to the point: Americans' profound distrust of government is neurotic - irrational, defensive and born of emotional trauma.

The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Saturday, Feb. 6: