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By Georgie Bright Kunkel

What a world! A world of human beings alongside the other creatures in the animal kingdom. The so-called lower animals have become owned or managed by humans for the most part. City life has restricted the space…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

Last weekend I attended six wakes and one requiem. The requiem, composed to put to rest the soul of an 18th century enslaved African, and performed by a 40 piece orchestra and 100 voice chorus, was the more uplifting.…MORE

The recent clear skies have left the Olympic Mountains and the wide expanse of Puget Sound totally exposed to the brilliant light of the sun at dusk. Here are a few photographs of the scene. Tonight's sunset is sure to produce more.

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By Regional Administrator Calvin Goings

Today, 98 percent of American companies that export are small businesses, but more than half of our exporters are only selling to one foreign market, usually Canada or Mexico. The U.S. Small Business…MORE

By Pat Cashman

I was walking around a couple of days ago when someone shouted from over a block away. I turned and saw a distant figure waving wildly and running my way. It was an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. “Cashman!” he yelled,…MORE

By Pat Cashman

I was walking around a couple of days ago when someone shouted from over a block away. I turned and saw a distant figure waving wildly and running my way. It was an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. “Cashman!” he…MORE

By Kathryn Kingen

Most vegetables are friendly. They have bright colors, smooth shapes and are delightful to pick and prepare. They are friendly, even gregarious — but not the artichoke. This standoffish veg doesn't want to be sociable at…MORE

By Chef Jeremy Maclachlan

Every time my wife says she wants my artichokes, I cringe inside and then look at her and say, "Yes, dear."

This amazing and earthy vegetable can be really hard to clean and you may prick yourself, but your…MORE

by Rob Clay 

It is fitting now to shine our spotlight on the fitness options locally as you consider the depth of your resolve to get the body you want it this year.  Will you experience a healthier you in 2015?  With those resolutions…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Over the years people have risen up to demand what they considered to be their rights and to share in the good life. But even with any one group speaking out for equality at any one time, there has been the…MORE