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The rare earth metals dilemma
Thankfully, President Trump delayed assessing higher tariffs on Chinese imports by another 90 days. China followed suit and…
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License plate frames OK as long as they don’t cover important info
Q: A news site has an article about it now being illegal to have a license plate frame…
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Protecting your family’s health through uncertain times
Q: I’m worried about how the lack of access to healthcare might affect my family’s well-being. It feels…
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Despite the optics, Homer Simpson is a model citizen
We all should be more like Homer Simpson.
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Advocating for thalidomide survivors
To all of those who have seen my two tiny arms with only two fingers on each hand…
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Making a statement with affordable housing
The city of Bainbridge Island has plans to develop affordable housing on the site of the former police…
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A brief history of turn signals
Q: Too often, I see drivers give maybe one blink of their turn signal before turning. That can’t…
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Symptoms to be aware of when school sports begin
Over the next few weeks, area schools will commence the 2025-26 school year. In addition to returning to…
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Michigan salmon studies provide tips for restoring runs in Washington
As salmon restoration ramps up on the Columbia River above Chief Joseph Dam, it is important to establish…
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What is the right speed when exiting a freeway onto an off-ramp?
Q: When a freeway has an exit-only lane leading up to an offramp, what’s the speed limit in…
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A breakdown of pedestrian crossing signals
Q: What are the rules about crosswalks at intersections with signal lights? Many people think that if they…
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State House adds to list of government transparency assaults
Our state legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling…