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Courtney Oliver

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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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The crisis among American men

Men in America are in a state of crisis.

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Julie Haas

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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…

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Change is inevitable, growth is optional

The city of Bainbridge Island was founded in 1991 on the principles of preserving the island’s special character…

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What to do when you and your bike are stuck at a red light

Q: There are some intersections where the light never turns green when I’m on my bike. Eventually, I…