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Haven: a new island animal rescue and welfare organization

We know one-on-one human interaction and loving care are best for homeless dogs and cats. We also know…

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As postal problems mount, here’s one way to help

We know, it’s the holiday season. But why not buy your gifts, and indeed just shop for basic…

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Holiday Toy Drive returns, complete with its own toy store

Parents and guardians can choose those gifts that they know will make the holidays very special.

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Gratitude for Community

We have deep gratitude for the people who make the miracle of our weekly newspaper possible each week.

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The things ancestors say, such as “expect to be surprised!”

The things ancestors say.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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Thanksgiving and the Whale kitchen’s eternal warmth | Whale’s Tales

Looking today at the North Auburn home in which I grew up fills me with wonder.

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Fixing what’s wrong with school finances

The school board could have and should have seen all this coming much sooner.

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The sweetest honey comes from truly local bees

Not every label touting “local” honey means it came from Vashon or even King County bees.

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This holiday season, cut the trash and up the cheer

Let’s give the planet a holiday boost and ditch unnecessary waste.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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The ‘ignoranting’ of Americans in the age of false narratives | Whale’s Tales

Many sweeping generalizations stalk our land today, making no distinctions between diverse people and institutions, but lumping them…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Honoring fallen heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell

Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Thank you for your service | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Damage Control

Our newspaper exists to both celebrate our community and hold it accountable.