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Finally Congress agrees to fund fixes in national parks
America desperately needed some positive news and a reprieve from the coronavirus pandemic and rioting that is ripping…
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Three big reasons why Joe Biden continues to trump Trump
Here’s the 2020 presidential race in a nutshell: On Tuesday, Joe Biden unveiled the “third pillar” of his…
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Alaska Airlines positioned for coronavirus comeback
It is no secret that airlines were clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. What started as a promising year…
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Offering some praise for the Pentagon on flags
I’ve gotten a few letters from readers over the past couple of weeks who have asked me –…
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Must we live with one foot in the grave?
“Shower the people you love with love/ Show them the way that you feel.” – James Taylor
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How trees talk to each other
How much do you understand those old familiar trees you enjoy each day from the window or porch?…
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Kiwanis 2020 Scholarship awardees announced
Meeting via Zoom, the Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club is still managing to provide service to the Kingston in…
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The pressure is mounting for Washington State Ferries
When we finally leap into our summer ferry schedule we’ll be landing in a fleet that’s two boats…
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Port Gamble gears up for summer amid a new normal
Traditionally, summertime in Port Gamble means big festivals like June Faire and Old Mill Days. Though Port Gamble…
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Unemployment payments provide necessary cushion for jobless Americans
America’s unemployment rate is suddenly approaching historic levels. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost two months ago, roughly…
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Apples, potatoes key to post-coronavirus recovery
Our state is blessed with some of the most creative people and businesses in the world. Many of…
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Realty in the time of COVID-19
Dear Jan: We are ready to list our home. Will the coronavirus have any impact on the marketability…
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Looking forward to brighter days in Port Gamble
All of us in Port Gamble are anxiously awaiting May 4, 2020 to come up and see what…
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Rotary continues business, but not as usual
115 would be a bad golf score; it would score a ticket on Highway 3, Or a sunburn…
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Kiwanis digs deep to support food banks
When the scheduled April 18 Kiwanis food drive had to be canceled in order to reduce exposure for…
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Navigating beside giants
To kick off our northwest boating season, a local ship captain recommends reading “How to Avoid Huge Ships”…
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Two catastrophes, directly linked
COVID-19 has given the world a moment to think. We can take some of this time to become…
