Politics

Do individuals have an obligation to ensure that those who come after them inherit a society that is as good or better than the one they themselves inherited, be it the level of our nation's debt, the environment, or income inequality?

Gibson says they support "freedom, love and peace" with an aim to "liberate the conservatives on the West Coast."

Seattle tried to implement a local income tax and the courts turned them down, but in the process, the courts opened the door to the "potential" of a state income tax.

Here are the results of Tuesday's (Aug. 6) 2019 Primary Election.

Incumbents in 3 of four races (1,3,5) have decided not to seek reelection so there will be at least three new faces on Yakima's governing body and four candidates will be eliminated in the Primary Election.

Soneya Lund describes herself as someone whose politics are "right down the middle" and says she wants to serve on a working council, not on a "reality show."

Yakima's Kent Gartrell was interviewed on KIT's Morning News Radio Show to talk about his qualifications and interest in running for Yakima City Council in District #1.

Patricia Byers is running for Yakima City Council in District 3.

Lifelong District #3 resident Bernice Ponce sees a lack of cohesiveness in the operation of the current council and thinks her background and experience can help make for a more efficient council in the future.

He says he is a "common sense conservative" with a special appreciation for public safety.