Open Mouth, Insert Pinecone.

Welcome to The Stump—the place for big opinions, bold rants, and the kind of truth-telling that could only come from a town surrounded by trees and not enough cell service.

This is where commentary gets chopped, stacked, and served up with splinters. Whether it’s heartfelt, hilarious, or mildly inflammatory, The Stump is home to strong perspectives from across the ridge—seasoned, as always, with a little pine dust and a healthy dose of side-eye.

Expect:

• Sharp takes on local issues, from burn bans to bake sales

• Thoughtful essays, petty grievances, and the occasional love letter to small-town life

• Opinions that stir the pot, settle scores, or just say the quiet part out loud

• And guest columns from locals who’ve got something to say (and the nerve to say it)

Some pieces might spark debate. Some might spark laughter. Others might just spark a memory from that one town meeting no one’s gotten over. Either way, this is where ideas get aired, feelings get felt, and the soapbox is always open.

Got an opinion? Take a seat on The Stump—just be ready for someone to clap back from their own.