Opinion
Black History Month should not be just 28 days
Every year, for 28 days (29 in leap years), we are rightly introduced to and reminded of the…
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Ever follow through with ‘I’m not coming back’ threat?
I just heard about a local business losing a major customer over a trivial misunderstanding.
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Congress: Investigate why AARP is really hurting seniors
Washington is full of groups that claim to represent the interests of the American people. Some have lots…
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Making a Bucket List was ‘Born in the USA’
My lovely wife Wendy got tickets for us to see the Bruce Springsteen concert in Seattle a couple…
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Selective ‘polite’ driver breaking so many rules
Q: On my morning commute I often find myself behind a certain car that comes to a complete…
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House needs to step up to avoid time change
I dreaded March 12 — having to “spring forward” our clocks at 2 a.m.
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Be safe: Periodically inspect these parts of your car
Q: As someone who recently moved to Washington, I was surprised that there are no safety inspections. Wouldn’t…
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My pockets are full of little miracles
By following a simple yet effective early morning routine for the past 15 or so years, I am…
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On the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Housing Strategy
All of Bainbridge Island’s long-range planning efforts, culminating in the update of our Comprehensive Plan, are taking place…
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BYS youth board shares advice for parents of teens
We are the Bainbridge Youth Services Youth Advisory Board. Our goal is to advocate for mental health, create…
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Relieve pain by going in the right direction
When most people visit a healthcare professional for musculoskeletal pain, they are usually told that movement is advantageous.…
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19th century skills not enough any more – if they ever were
My printer stopped working. I had a lot of document work to do, and not having the ability…
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Inslee like a fish out of water regarding gillnets
One year from now, in February 2024, we will mark the 50th anniversary of federal Judge George Boldt’s…
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All the news that’s fit to print needs retro effort
I was saddened to hear of the death of Glenn Himebaugh, co-founder of the journalism department at my…
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Despite his flaws, Biden’s still a Democrat
Let’s face it, when Fox News gives a Democrat a B+, you know they really delivered an exceptional…
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It’s illegal, but where else can big rigs park?
Q: I often see trucks parked in the center turn lane and unloading cargo. I also see truck…
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Scientists just aren’t very good at naming their stuff
In January, Science Magazine named the new James Webb Space Telescope as its Scientific Breakthrough of the Year…
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Man born into slavery started National Freedom Day
It’s one of the best days of the year, and we owe our gratitude to the remarkable man…
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Other factors that contribute to crashes
Q: I appreciate your appeal to people to improve safe driving behaviors but the framing about human error…
Opinion
Man born into slavery started National Freedom Day
It’s one of the best days of the year, and we owe our gratitude to the remarkable man…