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10/16/2026 · Okanogan County

The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day

You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. One ordinary sentence, used consistently, can give you back the space to make honest choices.

10/12/2026

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The Tiny Bird That Refuses to Quit

Emily Dickinson turns hope into a small, stubborn creature that sings without asking permission—or payment. Read this poem once, and you may never think of optimism as a grand speech again.

10/12/2026

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The Sentence That Can Expose a Foolish Thought

George Orwell had a wonderfully rude theory about bad writing: it does not merely reflect muddled thinking—it helps produce it. Try his test today on the next sentence you write.

10/12/2026

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Tariffs, Shutdown Threats, and the Price of Political Theater

Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while families absorb the costs through higher prices and thinner public services. Four stories explain why the noise matters, plus one quieter fight that could reshape American health care.

10/12/2026

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Immersive Van Gogh Is Not a Museum. Good.

The giant projection room gets mocked for turning masterpieces into wallpaper. I say it should stop apologizing and admit what it really is: a very expensive, occasionally moving screensaver with excellent snacks.

10/12/2026

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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.

Attend Grant County Tourism Advisory Committee Meetings

Members of the Tourism Advisory Committee are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve for a term of three years. Meetings are held monthly, and the public is welcome to attend.

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

Public Hearing - 10/10/2026

CRIMINAL COUNTY DOCKET: Atty Bopp

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CRIMINAL DOCKET: Atty Bopp

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Issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Lewis County's Fire Alarm Engineering project

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