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Symptoms to be aware of when school sports begin
Over the next few weeks, area schools will commence the 2025-26 school year. In addition to returning to…
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Michigan salmon studies provide tips for restoring runs in Washington
As salmon restoration ramps up on the Columbia River above Chief Joseph Dam, it is important to establish…
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What is the right speed when exiting a freeway onto an off-ramp?
Q: When a freeway has an exit-only lane leading up to an offramp, what’s the speed limit in…
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A breakdown of pedestrian crossing signals
Q: What are the rules about crosswalks at intersections with signal lights? Many people think that if they…
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State House adds to list of government transparency assaults
Our state legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling…
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What to do when you and your bike are stuck at a red light
Q: There are some intersections where the light never turns green when I’m on my bike. Eventually, I…
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Political chaos has made American pride plunge
Given all the political drama that has perennially saturated the nation for the better part of a decade,…
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Mother Nature is out to sting me
I’ve learned the hard way that Mother Nature is anything but weak and feeble.
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Headphone law example of how tech influences traffic enforcement
Q: I remember back in the day it was illegal to drive while wearing headphones. But has the…
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How PBS and NPR can go commercial
“The public broadcasting people are too snooty to run traditional advertisements,” I said to a giddy media consultant.
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The life of the ‘birthday’ party
If you’ve never babysat 27 eight-year-olds, you have not learned the true meaning of suffering.
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The complicated legalities of riding in the back of a pickup
Q: While discussing attending a protest and the legality of riding in the back of a pickup truck,…
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Trump wrapped up in his own tangled web
It was more than just another manic Monday for the Trump administration last week, when the Department of…
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Is bottomless overtime right for you?
Is work-life balance dead, and will you even find time to attend the funeral?
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How to use a two-way left turn lane
Q: When there is a street with a turn lane in the center, I see many drivers come…
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Specific exercise is key for most musculoskeletal pain
The following scenario has occurred several times at my office over the past few weeks: a patient presents…
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Addressing youth mental health crisis starts with primary care
There has been a staggering rise in mental health challenges among young people in recent years. According to…
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Consider traffic, road width and size of vehicle when U-turning
Q: Washington’s default rule (as I learned it half a century ago) is that a U-turn is unlawful…
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My software engineering skills not quite up to code
In the honest spirit that characterizes great software engineers, I acknowledge that I am not a great software…
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Putting your feet on the dashboard isn’t wise, but it’s not illegal
Q: I saw a person riding in the passenger seat of a car with their feet up on…