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10/04/2026 · Mount Vernon
The Two-Second Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not have to answer every request the moment it lands. One small pause can turn an automatic yes into a choice you actually mean.
Shakespeare’s Secret Weather Trick in Sonnet 18
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is one of poetry’s most famous openings—but the sonnet’s real surprise is that Shakespeare spends the poem arguing summer is not good enough. Here’s the small, brilliant turn that makes the whole thing last.
10/04/2026
The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Someone Is Five Undivided Minutes
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of granting another person reality. Her idea offers a sharp rebuke to the age of the half-listening phone check.
10/04/2026
The Country Runs on Deadlines, Except Congress
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while households absorb higher costs and companies wait for clearer rules. The quieter story involves the power grid, where artificial intelligence is creating a very old problem: too much demand and too little infrastructure.
10/04/2026
The Standing Ovation Has Become a Participation Trophy
Not every show needs to end with a roomful of people leaping to their feet like they’ve just witnessed the moon landing. Sometimes applause should be allowed to sit down.
10/04/2026
Red Lodge, Montana: The Road Trip That Climbs Into the Clouds
Start in a little Montana town, eat pancakes, then drive one of the most ridiculous roads in America straight into the mountains. Bring a jacket, even if it’s 80 degrees when you leave breakfast.
10/04/2026
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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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