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When smoke changes the view
When smoke gets in your eyes, it may be time to change your plans.
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Deer Diary: ‘Second Deer’ season is underway
The following is a reminder to islanders and visitors that there is a five-month-long Special Hunt Antlerless Deer…
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Stock the School gives every student an equal start
The Chautauqua PTO exists to support the Vashon Public School community: our students, our families and our teachers.…
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DOVE’s mental health award belongs to all of us
Earlier last month, I had the honor of accepting the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA) Clinical Innovation…
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National Trust for Local News CEO on saving newspapers in Georgia and beyond | The Free Press Initiative
The Trust was hit with the reality of the news business last year. Its new financial stability looks…
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Communication styles matter in marriages and government | In Focus
There are Avoiders, Screamers, and Negotiators. Which are you?
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Canadian research finds that, no, government support doesn’t skew news | The Free Press Initiative
Instinct says government shouldn’t fund local news. But investigative watchdogs haven’t curbed their criticisms.
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The U.S. has only made Iran stronger | In Focus
Winning a war is not as easy as it once was. Iran’s flexibility has outfoxed America at many…
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When newspapers go, partisanship grows and lies are believed | The Free Press Initiative
No wonder voters are angry, dissatisfied and choosing more extreme candidates, with or without experience.
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Editorial: The Beachcomber’s endorsements for the Aug. 4 primary
Newspapers have long done more than report what happened. They have also weighed in on what should happen…
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The human net that holds us
I recently did something I wasn’t looking forward to: selling raffle tickets at Strawberry Festival to support Voice…
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The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus
It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.