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10/02/2026 · White Salmon

The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day

You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.

10/01/2026

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Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End

Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?

10/01/2026

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The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else

Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?

10/01/2026

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The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag

The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.

10/01/2026

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The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?

Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.

10/01/2026

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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: [email protected] 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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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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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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