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

Latest

Nov 23, 2020
Pornhub’s teen sex ed course
Pornhub appears to be capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic, with more teens on their screens— and offering “clean” content under the guise of sex education.
Nov 11, 2020
Honoring our veterans: Let's ceasefire for one day
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do the same? Can we cease our political hostilities — even temporarily, while we honor those who have fought our battles?
Oct 6, 2020
Sex ed on the ballot in Washington state: Referendum 90
Referendum 90 will give Washington State voters the opportunity to weigh in on the choice of how and when to teach children about sex.
Oct 2, 2020
Are today’s teens more sexual?
After all, it would appear our sexual abstinence messages fell on deaf ears. Or did they?
Sep 18, 2020
Public school homeschooling is not working
Now I’m watching my grandson homeschool in a whole new way. I ache for him as I see his pent-up frustration with trying to find his way in an academic environment that is working well for some and not for others.
Sep 7, 2020
Outpost memo: Will this 60-y-o small business survive to see Labor Day 2021?
One of the board members for Port Angeles’ Chamber of Commerce commented that having the Coho ferry service halted is like have Seattle’s Space Needle removed.
Aug 20, 2020
COVID-19 in the rural country
Our rural county in Northwest Washington state went from moderate risk for COVID-19 to high risk in a matter of days. This is not good news for any of us living here.
Jun 21, 2020
Real fathers aren't impersonators
He never impersonated being a father. He was a true father from the beginning.
May 29, 2020
What Ravi Zacharias taught us about the questioner
Mean-spirited questions, from those who denied God’s existence, never phased Ravi. He often said that behind the question, is the questioner.
May 25, 2020
Gold Star mom and Memorial Day: The loved ones left behind
Ever since I met Betsy, I’ve seen Memorial Day for what it is meant to be — honoring those who’ve lost their lives in service to our nation. Joseph was Betsy’s only child. And as a single mom, the two shared a unique bond.