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06/11/2026 · Mount Vernon
Mercury's Mischief Monday: When Your Texts Go Sideways and Venus Demands Honesty
The week begins with communication chaos and a cosmic intervention that'll make you reconsider that half-drafted email. One sign needs to sit down right now.
The Barber Who Learned to Listen
A Detroit man spent three years cutting hair for free while actually talking to people. Turns out that's what his community needed most.
06/10/2026
The Ichetucknee's Cold Lesson: Why That Crystal Spring Will Humble You
Florida's most famous spring looks like a postcard and feels like a punch to the gut. Here's what happens when 72-degree water meets overconfidence.
06/10/2026
Mercury Stops Playing Games—The Week of Reckoning Begins
A major planetary shift hits today, and the cosmos is demanding you finally answer that text, make that call, or admit you've been procrastinating on something important. One sign is about to learn what "cosmic consequences" actually feels like.
06/10/2026
Skip the State Capital and Drive to Where the Diners Still Have Juke Boxes
There's a two-stoplight town three hours from everything that serves the best chicken fried steak you'll eat all year—and the waitress will remember your order before you sit down.
06/09/2026
The Wall Sit Is Garbage (And Here's What You Should Do Instead)
Wall sits look easy and feel terrible. There's a better way to build leg strength that actually produces results without making you question your life choices.
06/09/2026
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View allBoard of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda - October 5, 2026
Agenda Center • Douglas County, WA • CivicEngage Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Phone: 509-884-7173 Current Weather Search Home Agenda Center Agenda Center View current agendas and minutes for all boards and commissions. Adobe Reader may be required to view some documents. Tools RSS Notify Me® Search Agendas by: Time Period Time Period Time Period Last Week Last Month Last 6 Months Last Year Start Date End Date Enter Search Terms Select a Category All Categories Board of County Commissioners Civil Service Commission Double D Water District Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Planning Commission Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Veterans Advisory Board Water Conservancy Board Search ◄ Back to all agendas Board of County Commissioners 2026 Agenda Minutes Download Oct 5, 2026 — Amended Oct 5, 2026 7:00 AM Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Download ▼ Agenda Oct 5, 2026 — Posted Oct 1, 2026 8:40 PM Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Download ▼ Agenda Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow
Orangegate Park North Project Update - August 2026
Orangegate Park North Project Project Update - August 2026 Following forest thinning operations in July 2025, the northern 40 acres of Orangegate Park (also known as Orangegate Park North) remain closed and inaccessible to the public. Orangegate Park North will open to the public at the completion of the capital improvement project in late 2027-early 2028. We appreciate your continued cooperation in respecting all closure and no-trespassing signs. Your support helps ensure a safe and successful project for everyone. Contact Information Griffin Collins Construction Project ManagerPhone: (253) 677.0304| Email Send a Message Sign Up for Email Updates About the Project Project Overview About the Park Project Schedule Project Overview In 2020-21, Pierce County Parks worked with the community surrounding Orangegate Park and future park users to update the Orangegate Park Master Plan. The first master plan was developed in 2007 but never implemented. The Master Plan update was adopted in 2021. What's happening in Orangegate North The 40-acre parcel in Orangegate Park's northern section will feature: ADA nature playground Off-leash dog park Park shelters Restrooms Parking area Environmental restoration work Wooded areas Wetlands and a variety of wildlife habitats Soft-surface hiking Safe pedestrian crossing of 84th St at 46th Ave Connection to the Pipeline Trail About the Park Orangegate Park is an undeveloped approximately 150-acre property that is located in the Summit-Waller community at the intersection of 84th Street East and 46th Avenue East. The property is split by the Tacoma Water Pipeline, which will be developed with a new trail in 2023, and 84th Street East. Pierce County Parks purchased the property from the Washington Department of Natural Resources in 1998. Project Schedule Project Schedule 2021: Master Plan Update adopted 2022-23: Design and construction of Phase 1 improvements and construction of soft surface trails 2023 -24: Construction of Pipeline Trail and Trailhead at Orangegate Park, fence installation along park boundaries, logging and trail building. 2027: Construction of Orangegate North area 2028: Project complete and park open to the public TBD: Phase 2 park improvements Project Photos Click on one of images below to enlarge it. Pierce County wants to hear from you. Please select one of the following to talk to elected officials and staff, or to report problems in our community. Send a message Report an Issue File a Police Report Property Information
Adams County Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Adams County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Planning Commission 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Thursday, October 8, 2026 Adams County Planning Commission Monthly Meeting Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/andiel/adamscountyplanningcommissionmonthlymeeting You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 812-468-797 United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install 445 E Cedar Blvd , Suite A, Othello WA 99344 View Agenda 509-488-9441 Related Events 67 Event Items Adams County Planning Commission Monthly Workshop Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adams County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adams County Planning Commission Monthly Workshop Thursday, November 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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