Building a stronger, more just & transparent democracy
Building a stronger, more just & transparent democracy
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Washougal resident Randy Lavasseur believes that the physical and mental health of children are changing due to modern-day conveniences and the instant gratification that they bring - and not for the better. "They are meant to be outside doing difficult things, things that take time to show results - not contaminating their minds with devices, poisoning their mental health by watching television all day or lounging on the beach and eating until they can't (eat anymore), killin...
The late Billy Frank Jr, a Nisqually tribal elder and legendary Native American activist, will soon have a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on July 14 that a future Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship will bear the name USNS Billy Frank Jr. The class of ships are traditionally named after prominent Native Americans or Native American tribes. "I am honored for the opportunity to name a naval ship after Billy Frank Jr.,...
Blaine's annual Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival is back Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 for a pirate-themed weekend with events for the whole family (pets included). The Lady Washington tall ship will make its post-pandemic return to Blaine, which will be its only stop in Whatcom County for the year. The Lady Washington will arrive before the festival on Thursday, August 3 and remain docked at Blaine Harbor through Sunday, August 6. The crew aboard Lady Washington...
