Now that our fall elections are crawling to a conclusion, it is well to consider what we would like our representatives in government to do next. It is easy to make wishes, and we find ourselves wishing our politicians could help us get out of town. Or back to town. Or help other people get to town, or get things to town. The issue is transportation, crucial to North Central Washington's economic well-being and its economic future.
Transportation is primarily a government responsibility.
Our representatives in government, from the city halls to Washington, D.C., have a great influence on how efficient our transportation system is and whether its shortcomings will be rectified. Many transportation projects require attention, but two in particular deserve extra effort. We are entering the soupy months at Pangborn Memorial Airport, where 20 percent of the commercial flights are canceled due to low clouds and fog. This uncertainty annoys travelers, and discourages commerce. For a business to locate in this relatively remote location requires reliable links to the outside world by commercial aircraft.