Politics The sommelier and the wine cops A law passed in the 1930s catches a wine event promoter at a charity event. Discerning the harm in his actions takes a very fine nose. by Harris Meyer / April 1, 2009
Culture Lower prices for wine? Don't drink to that. Big-box retailers such as Costco want volume discounting, but the state Liquor Board, as usual, fears any such moves would lead to too much tippling. A look at this year's harvest of proposed wine... by Harris Meyer / March 25, 2009
Politics Wanted: a local prosecutor to try President Bush for murder Bob Alexander and anti-war activist Jude Morford surrounded by boxes of "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder" by Vincent Bugliosi. by Harris Meyer / January 27, 2009
Culture A bipartisan mayor who's fond of prayer Dave Edler with his wife, Susie. (Yakima Foursquare Church) by Harris Meyer / August 27, 2008