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10/05/2026 · Port Townsend

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The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting

You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. Try this small boundary today: give yourself time to decide before your reflexive yes takes over.

10/05/2026
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Poem of the Day

The Two-Word Spell That Makes Blake’s Tiger Still Roar

William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its questions, but its real magic may live in two unsettling words: “fearful symmetry.” Here’s how that tiny contradiction can sharpen your own writing today.

10/05/2026

Quote of the Day

The Most Radical Gift You Can Give Is Your Full Attention

Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of treating another person’s existence as worthy of your time. That idea becomes startlingly practical when your phone is quietly begging to be worshipped.

10/05/2026

The National Ear

The Tariff Hangover Arrives Before the Bill

Washington keeps selling tariffs as leverage, while families and small manufacturers prepare for higher prices and thinner margins. Congress also finds new ways to confuse motion with progress.

10/05/2026

The Curator

Please Stop Turning Paintings Into Theme-Park Rides

The immersive art exhibit has officially reached the stage where the artwork is the least important thing in the room. I’m begging museums, producers, and giant projectors to let paintings be weird, quiet, and occasionally difficult again.

10/05/2026

Good Karma Corner

The Boring Fixes Are Winning

Ozone recovery, cloned ferrets, and free school meals give us three solid reasons to respect patient work. Good news rarely arrives with fireworks. It arrives with paperwork, freezer samples, and someone remembering to pack extra sandwiches.

10/05/2026

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Douglas County Launches Mobile Planning and Permitting Office to Support Chelan Hills Fire Recovery

Douglas County Land Services is launching a new Planning, Permitting & Land Use Mobile Office to assist residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire as they navigate the rebuilding and recovery process. Douglas County News & Information Posted on October 09, 2026 The Douglas County Land Services Department is launching a new Planning, Permitting & Land Use Mobile Office to assist residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire as they navigate the rebuilding and recovery process. The mobile office will make its debut on Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Fire District No. 4 parking lot, located at 13984 U.S. 2 in Orondo, WA. The mobile office is part of Douglas County’s post-disaster recovery efforts and will provide fire-affected residents with an opportunity to meet with Land Services staff closer to home for planning, building and land use assistance related to rebuilding. The mobile office gives fire-affected residents the opportunity to receive permitting assistance closer to home, eliminating the need to travel to the Land Services office in East Wenatchee for many services. “We want to make the rebuilding process as accessible and straightforward as possible for residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire,” said Kazi Haque, Douglas County Land Services Director. “By bringing our staff and resources directly into the community, we can help residents understand the permitting process, answer questions and provide assistance as they move forward with rebuilding.” Staff will be available to discuss individual rebuilding and permitting needs, answer questions and help residents understand the steps involved in the recovery process. Some permits and applications may require additional review, but staff will work with residents to help move the process forward. Following the October 22 launch, the Planning, Permitting & Land Use Mobile Office is expected to operate once a month on the third Thursday, depending on community demand. The schedule and hours may be expanded if additional service is needed.

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Prosser Perinatal Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal de Prosser

Prosser Perinatal Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal de Prosser10:30AM - 11:30AM

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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda - October 12, 2026

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