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Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.
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The tragic story behind a timeless hymn | Greg Asimakoupoulos
One of the most-loved hymns of all time was inspired by a tragic accident that took place one-hundred-fifty…
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A tribute to a maestro and an investment in friendship | Greg Asimakoupoulos
As the world focuses its attention on Israel with prayers for peace, I am grieving the death of…
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Mercer Island could use a few good Forest Stewards | John Hamer
The island’s trees and other plants will thank you for your service — and so will your fellow…
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Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column
When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…
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There is more to life than baseball | Greg Asimakoupoulos
As our Seattle Mariners fell a game short of making the playoffs, I found myself battling boyhood blues.
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My cousin’s cows near the border with Gaza | Guest column
At 6:15 a.m., Avi heard the rat-a-tat of machine gun fire. Residents of Southern Israel are accustomed to…
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Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
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What I learned from playing Barbies | Greg Asimakoupoulos
My daughters loved the fact that I was willing to play Barbies with them. It became our thing.
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Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.
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How nostalgic dinner gatherings keep us alive and well | John Hamer
We all opened up to a remarkable degree. It was good to hear how everyone had found ways…
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Let’s hear it for the mentors in our lives | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Looking back on the past five decades, I can identify the adhesive that glued our friendship on a…
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Two men, six degrees and a B-52 | Greg Asimakoupoulos
You most likely have heard the expression “six degrees of separation.” Well, you don’t have to be Kevin…