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10/17/2026 · Mason County

Stony Man: Shenandoah’s Short Hike With a Big Payoff

Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is the kind of hike that makes beginners feel like they’ve pulled off something heroic. It’s short, shady, and ends on a slab of rock with a view big enough to make your sandwich taste better.

10/16/2026

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The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time for Striped Bass

Stripers are sliding into tidal rivers behind baitfish, and the best bite is happening when most anglers are still drinking coffee. Bring a plug rod, a handful of soft plastics, and enough patience to wait for moving water.

10/16/2026

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Cut a Clean Dovetail Joint With a $15 Saw

You do not need a fancy dovetail jig, boutique saw, or a beard full of sawdust to make a strong, handsome drawer corner. With two scraps, a backsaw, and a little patience, you can cut a joint this weekend that looks far more difficult than it is.

10/16/2026

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The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Dinner

Cabbage gets its best personality in a hot cast-iron skillet: sweet, smoky, crisp at the edges, and tender enough to eat with a fork. Give it a little time and it stops being “the vegetable on the side” and becomes the whole point.

10/16/2026

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The Suitcase Carry: The Simple Exercise That Trains Your Whole Trunk

Carrying one heavy object in one hand looks almost too easy to count as a workout. That is precisely why it works: your torso has to fight being pulled sideways while your legs keep you moving.

10/16/2026

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Pacific County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meetings Tuesdays

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pacific County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners. Each Commissioner is elected from a district and serves a four-year term. The Commissioners are responsible for county policy, budget, and administration. Contact Information: Chair: John Smith Commissioner District 1: Jane Doe Commissioner District 2: Robert Johnson Phone: (555) 123-4567 Email: commissioners@co.pacific.wa.us Regular Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM in the County Courthouse. All meetings are open to the public.

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Pacific County Commissioners to Hold Weekly Meetings Through June

The Board of County Commissioners holds regular meetings to conduct county business. The schedule below outlines upcoming meetings. Agendas and minutes will be posted as they become available. Please check back frequently for updates. **Upcoming Meetings:** * **Date:** Monday, April 15, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, April 22, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, April 29, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 6, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 13, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 20, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 27, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, June 3, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted.

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Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Unpermitted Mobile Food Vending Units

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CRIMINAL COUNTY DOCKET: Atty Bopp

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