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09/20/2026 · Yakima

The Smallest Possible Start Is Still a Start

When a task feels too big, don’t demand motivation from yourself. Choose the next physical action—the one so small it’s almost impossible to argue with.

09/19/2026

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The Beautiful Trap in Frost’s “Stopping by Woods”

Robert Frost’s snowy little poem is often treated as a cozy picture of winter. Read closely, and it becomes something sharper: a masterclass in how temptation can sound gentle, reasonable, and almost impossible to resist.

09/19/2026

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The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Is Your Attention

Simone Weil did not think attention was a productivity trick or a pathway to personal success. She thought it was a moral act—and that idea becomes startlingly useful the moment someone else is speaking.

09/19/2026

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Washington’s Tariff Habit Meets the Household Budget

The administration keeps treating tariffs like a remote-control device for the global economy. Families, manufacturers, and foreign governments will decide whether that theory survives contact with prices.

09/19/2026

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The Secret Credit Card, the Ex’s Hoodie, and Other Relationship Fire Alarms

Two readers are trying to keep the peace by avoiding the actual problem. Unfortunately, avoidance is not peace; it’s a roommate with a flamethrower.

09/19/2026

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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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