Karen Farris

Karen Farris

Op-ed contributor

Karen Farris saw the need to help underserved kids while serving in a youth ministry that gave her the opportunity to visit rural schools on the Olympic Peninsula. She now volunteers her time grant writing to bring resources to kids in need. She also shares stories of faith in action for those needing a dose of hope on her weekly blog, Friday Tidings.www.fridaytidings.com

We Need to Bust Pot Producers

Federal law prohibits the sale and manufacturing of Schedule 1 Controlled drugs. Now they will enforce the law again.

We Need to Bust Pot Producers

The Elder Care Epidemic

New businesses are being created to meet the need of elders living independently.

The Elder Care Epidemic

The Problem With Obama's Net Neutrality

Net Neutrality was designed to prevent a problem before there was one. Now, with its repeal, the Federal Trade Commission will be policing violations rather than creating an ever-burdensome regulatory environment.

The Problem With Obama's Net Neutrality

Unexpected Help From a Stranger

Even though her nearest neighbor was miles away, when a stranger knocked on her door, she let him in. The stranger happened to be a gifted carpenter, only the widow didn't know it.

Unexpected Help From a Stranger

Choices: The Teen Sex Cycle

A cycle of teen sex, low motivation, pregnancy, drug use, and poverty is crushing many rural areas.

Choices: The Teen Sex Cycle

Losing Loved Ones: God Knows

In a world that can bring instant tragedy. We can lose those we love, but we'll always have God.