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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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‘Connection before correction’ key to communicating with upset kids
Parent question: What should I do if my child calls me names or says they hate me when…
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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.
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I take my role as official Easter service firestarter very seriously
As we have for the past decade or two, Wendy and I celebrated Easter this year by attending…
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The crash risk of an unregistered vehicle
A: On my daily walks, I’ve noticed a large increase in outdated license tabs, some of them for…
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Trump getting blowback from his biggest supporters
Right-wing personalities have taken to their podcasts and radio programs to deride Donald Trump for his egregious and…
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In a disaster, you might be in charge of short-term, life-saving care
In an emergency or large-scale disaster, our local first responders will be overwhelmed by calls. There won’t be…
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What defines a homemade vehicle? And are they legal?
Q: I saw a, I’m not sure what you’d call it. Imagine the front half of a motorcycle…
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Don’t engage with drivers displaying ‘road rage’
Q: Is it just me, or is aggressive driving and road rage getting worse?
Opinion
Forget politics; do what’s right to avoid megafires
In August 2002 during one of the worst fire seasons to that point in recent history, President George…