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Kids today being robbed of their childhoods
I dream of re-creating some of the epic bike hikes I enjoyed as a kid back in the…
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Despite retractions, ‘racist’ remarks from lawmakers can’t be unheard
Despite the Republican Party’s claims it wants to increase its appeal with non-white voters, it often seems to…
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Hunter admitted crimes; now it’s Trump’s turn
I get why the Republicans are so obsessed with Hunter Biden. They don’t do anything else.
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Story about hanging on to my mower too long will cut you up
Last weekend was an exciting one around the Tyner house. We had a death in the family, a…
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Don’t support organizations that don’t ‘Tell the truth’
My mentor Billy Frank Jr. always said that it’s going to take all of us working together to…
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Rally cry, “Fund students, not systems,” coming from politicians
Fear of the COVID virus may be largely gone, but the consequences of the mistakes made trying to…
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Teachers leaving as COVID, immigration worsen classrooms
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, the most trusted barometer of children’s classroom progress, has just delivered bad…
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High-court ruling an injustice for minorities
After decades of aggressive efforts from right-wing forces, the Supreme Court outlawed race-conscious admissions at universities, dismantling progress…
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All need to join together to fight extremist views
Last week, an Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit organization that advocates for “parental rights” in…
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Properly adjusted mirrors can lessen blindspots
Q: How do you properly adjust your side mirrors? I think most people adjust them so they can…
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BI parents: Please don’t help your kids drink
Data shows Bainbridge teenagers use drugs and alcohol at higher rates than teens in other parts of the…
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Loneliness is just a word; it can be good for you
I was walking up Madison Avenue on my way home from Bainbridge’s Grand Olde Fourth Parade surrounded by…
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The unique diagnostic criteria for tendon pain
An accurate diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment. This is especially true in the world of…
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It took awhile to enjoy dad’s woodworking skills, tools
I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” — Confucius
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Tips on how to make a right turn when near a bicyclist
Q: I just heard about something called a “right hook,” and that’s a situation I want to avoid.…
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What on earth? We need to save ourselves from ourselves
On a clear day, the view from the top-floor terrace of the Kennedy Center is one of the…
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For NAACP: Actions would speak louder than symbolic gestures
Last month, the NAACP made waves for issuing a travel advisory for Florida in response to Gov. Ron…
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Like Barnum said, There’s a Trump donor born every minute
Give former President Trump credit for one thing: The man knows how to make lemonade.
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Treat driving as a craft, not a task
Q: I’ve heard conflicting information on how to turn my wheels when parallel parking on a hill. Do…
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Stop blame game; play same game — support each other
As the Bainbridge Island School District celebrates the graduation of the class of 2023 it has much to…