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Elementary, my dear… As our history repeats and refines: Hoboes, homeless, and squatters! Egad!

I was born in 1936 in the middle of the Great Depression. My generation is rapidly diminishing now,…

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Animal Shelter Report: Hooray! The kitties are healthy again!

Those of you who follow us know that for the past few weeks we have had the unfortunate…

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Coast Chronicles: All around town, September ‘24

Indian Summer? I walk two or three times a day to keep my energetic Doxie, Jackson, happy. I’ve…

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Commentary: Serious on-the-job injuries drop in WA, but number is still too high

No one should have to trade their health for their work. In 2023, 579 Washington workers were hospitalized…

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Time Out for Faith: Power up… Share-fully

There’s an age-old problem once again showing itself. It’s drunkenness. No, not due to alcohol, but instead drunkenness…

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Lower Columbia Currents: Memories of high school Latin, classics teacher still inspire me

To this day, she’s the only person I’ve ever permitted to call me “Andy.” I’ve always insisted on…

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Animal Shelter Report: Respiratory illness interrupts cat/kitten intakes

Dear Community, This is a hard post to write. All who follow our Facebook page will know our…

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Coast Chronicles: Rivers I have known

Decades ago with friends at one of my favorite breakfast spots in Oakland, California (with a Reggie Jackson…

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Commentary: It takes all sizes and types of farms to feed a hungry world

The drum beat continues. In agriculture, big is bad, and small is good. Or so we’re told. In…

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Animal Shelter Report: Dolly is playful and affectionate

Looking for a canine buddy who’s equal parts playful and affectionate? Meet Dolly! This stunning young lady is…

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