Opinion
It may be really polite, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe
Q: I often ride my bike on a route that takes me across an arterial street. I have…
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Hip hinge exercise helps with lower back pain
Low back pain is an extremely common ailment. Because it’s a symptom rather than a diagnosis, there isn’t…
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Motorists are more cautious when there aren’t signs
Q: There are some intersections, usually in neighborhoods, that don’t have any traffic control: no stop or yield…
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Analyzer shows Trump has no chance against Biden
I guess it was inevitable that the upcoming presidential election would be a rematch between Joe Biden and…
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Drink no wine before its time-at least this January
Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it’s up to a woman to stomp…
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Horns sounding when parking a car is confusing
Q: Horns are supposed to be safety equipment, right? When everyone honks their horn locking their cars, is…
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Operating expenses for ferry system a challenge
The Legislature’s short session from January to March is underway. That means lawmakers only consider supplemental changes to…
Opinion
Tommy Smothers funny, but serious about politics
Tommy Smothers wasn’t the first performer to weaponize comedy for political purposes, but he was perfectly suited for…
Opinion
Will Gen Xers continue to be overlooked even at 60?
Latchkey kids. Slackers. Caffeine lovers. Grunge. That’s how a lot of people have referred to Generation X, the…
Opinion
Police powers extend beyond their jurisdictions
Q: If a cop is driving their police car home, but they aren’t on duty, can they make…
Opinion
Strengthen toes to decrease fall risk in elderly
Falls among the aging population is an extremely important problem in our society.
Opinion
Bipartisan shift on immigration a key win for Biden
For three years, the Biden administration has engaged in denial, blame-shifting and half-truths before conceding the southern border…
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Here’s your sign if you think Civics is just a Honda car
OK, maybe I’m approaching this from a position of privilege. One of my earliest memories is of tagging…
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My anti-resolutions for New Year include no dieting
A few days ago, during one of those rare occasions when our whole family was together and my…
Opinion
It’s the law: You can’t block a sidewalk when parking
Q: I read your column on pedestrians being required to use the sidewalk when one is available. Is…
Opinion
King our Tom Brady, but let’s include public more
Blair King has been nothing short of spectacular as city manager for the city of Bainbridge Island.
Opinion
Bicyling mecca takes many years of commitment
Q: I recently learned that that bicyclists have the right-of-way in the Netherlands. I’ve always heard that bikes…
Opinion
We’ve come a long ways, but haven’t gotten very far
I confess I don’t fully understand how this whole “genetics” thing works. I have, or, more accurately, had…
Opinion
Republicans just aren’t playing their cards right
When word spread that the MAGA-infested House of Representatives had formally voted to launch an impeachment probe of…