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Elementary, my dear: Do we all know much too much about much too little?

The irony is not lost on me. Here I am, beginning my monthly column for my beloved weekly…

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Time Out for Faith: Are you in or out of sync with Jesus?

Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he…

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Being Frank: Endangered Species Act petition is a distraction from conservation efforts

Misguided attempts to “conserve wild salmon” are an attack on tribal sovereignty and come at a huge cost…

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Animal Shelter Report: Senior Cat Cuddlers get smitten with kittens!

Our dedicated Cuddler team comes from all age groups and walks of life. Our most senior Cuddlers come…

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Coast Chronicles: Stand and fight, or flee?

Stand your ground? This past week I spent some time with a dear long-time friend. We lived just…

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Pacific County education by the numbers

• Per-pupil spending in Ocean Beach School District totaled $19,476 in the 2022-23 school year, according to the…

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Commentary: Why WA school budgets are getting tighter, and what can be done about it

Talk about a thankless job. In Washington state, school district budgeting has suddenly become much more difficult. After…

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Animal Shelter Report: Once-shy Mochi has done a great turnaround

Do you remember in grade school when the kids were picking members for their sports’ teams it was…

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Coast Chronicles: Fires this time

“God gave Noah the rainbow sign, No more water, the fire next time!” —James Baldwin, paraphrasing a Bible…

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Guest Column: WA is breaking its pact to rehabilitate juvenile offenders

I was shocked at the news that 43 young people in our juvenile detention system were suddenly sent…

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