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What makes a happy life?
What makes you happy? What do you most prioritize in order to feel that you are living the life you most hope to live… a good education, clean water, more...
Be aware of, and wary of, wildfire smoke
The convergence of two “seasons” makes today prime time to go over a few health and safety reminders. We’re in the middle of peak the camping time, of course, and...
The great equalizer, but some are more equal than others
“Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men, the balance-wheel of the social machinery.” –Education reformer Horace Mann “A family’s...
Standard & Poor’s: To help economy, fix widening gap between rich and poor
An unusual voice argues the rich-poor gap is hurting our economy: Standard & Poor’s. The rating agency isn’t known for wading into political fights or taking sides on controversial issues....
Jam-packed trees awaiting held-up workers
People were talking about it in April, but with a huge apple crop almost ready for harvest, a farm labor shortage is turning into more than a mere concern for...
It can wait
Texting while driving is dangerous. In fact, whatever you do in the car other than driving takes away from what’s happening on the road, and it can have devastating consequences....
How can we prevent another deadly mudslide?
The recent Oso landslide covered one square mile with mud, wiping out an entire neighborhood and killing 43 people. How can we predict, prevent and respond to similar disasters in...
Fairs enthrall crowds, enliven economy
More than most other states, Washington boldly affirms a long-standing love affair with fairs. And yes, fans, Fair Season 2014 is fully underway. Community, regional and statewide hoopla small, medium...
Protect those noggins!
Children’s brains are constantly growing and developing. As such, they are more sensitive and easily damaged than adult brains — and their concussions are much more serious. The same impact...
Legislative Scholar Program wraps up in Olympia
While most students are out of school enjoying their summer break, many teachers are using this time to further develop their skills and create lesson plans for the upcoming school...