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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…
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Food has a special way of bringing us together
My favorite summer comfort food is the fried chicken and potato salad dinner my mother made throughout my…
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There’s no appeasing conservatives on higher education
Santa J. Ono recently received an opportunity to serve as president of the University of Florida. It was…
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Hundreds of youth participate in Girls on the Run 5K
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year.’ While this song, made popular by Andy Williams in 1963,…
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Police need ‘reasonable suspicion’ to ID vehicle passengers
Q: If you are a passenger in a car that police suspect might be stolen, do you need…
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A racist bullhorn is going off at the White House
What began as a cordial exchange of comments between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at…
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There are limits to window tinting in Washington
Q: Is it legal in Washington to have windows so dark that cross traffic cannot see the driver’s…
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Numerous reasons to honor those who died in military service
More than 43 million Americans have served or are currently serving their country, and more than 1.3 million…
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There are advantages to parking further away
Q: Lately, I’ve seen a lot of motorcycles parking in the hashed area adjacent to posted handicapped parking…
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Higher total taxes making Washington unaffordable
Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes, and fees on taxpayers. However, those added…
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Exceptions for phone use while driving
Q: It’s clearly dangerous to talk on the phone while driving, and it makes sense that we have…
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How to navigate narrow neighborhood streets
Q: I live in a neighborhood with some two-way roadways that, when cars are parked on the side…
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Is more cushioning better for running shoes?
I had the pleasure of handing out water and snacks to participants at last month’s Bremerton Marathon. With…
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Flood buster dams treaty unite U.S. and Canada
Before the Columbia River flood control system, spring blooms often coincided with large, muddy floods inundating communities and…
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All talked out: I can’t remember who told me to listen better
Someone told me that I need to be a better listener. I just can’t remember who.
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Scamming sophisticated scammers
A few years ago, my then 70-something-old mom was targeted by telephone scammers.