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Well folks, we have survived another trifecta of holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving and a multitude of seasonal holidays in December. We have shopped, cooked, eaten and shared our gratitude.
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By Kathleen Anderson
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1/8/25
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On my weekly trips to the commercial centers off Trosper Road, I often feel sad passing the pockets of remaining forest along the way.
Their …
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I believe I have the cure for your post-holiday blahs. It is Jan. 31.
With three standout nonprofit events — the Oly Funk Fest, the Stayla and Loc-Oly Auction, and Seas the Night …
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Begin 2025 with Toastmasters!
It’s a great way to improve your public speaking, group participation and evaluation abilities. Eight groups meet on different days of the week and …
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By Martha Worcester | For The JOLT
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1/7/25
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Chicken is a staple in our household. It is versatile, and one way to prepare it is to marinate and bake it in a Mediterranean-inspired sauce. The sauce is made from white wine and kitchen staples. …
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By Shannon Beigert
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1/6/25
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When we’re doing things that are hard and forced on us, it is essential to have a sense of humor.
We’re starting a year which promises to have changes that will irritate at …
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By Amy Lewis
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1/6/25
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Traditional gardening clubs deserve a round of applause, an influx of young new members, and the thanks of a grateful nation.
For over 100 years, garden club members – …
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As the seasons change each year, birds go through their usual migration-breeding-migration-wintering cycle. You …
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It’s that time of year again! The gifts have been given, the family has gathered, houses are still glowing with the joy that only twinkling lights can bring, and parents are blowing up my …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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1/2/25
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Music has always played a big part in my life. It’s connected to memorable events both happy and sad.
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This year I took on the challenge to understand the complex forces shaping American health care. Though my …
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Asian-style chicken and green beans is a quick, healthy and easy meal, typically served with rice or quinoa on the side. It is good for a cool, rainy night that calls out for comfort food.
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Every one of us has suffered a painful loss, even if it’s only your memory of losing your faithful childhood dog that brings a pang of sorrow.
At some point in our lives, we all will lose …
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By Ginny Ith
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12/30/24
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Kathleen Anderson spent 2024 asking the questions many of us didn’t realize we were facing with: How do we navigate loss? Embrace the quirks of aging? And find joy in the seemingly mundane? …
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By Kameko Marquez
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12/27/24
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In a column last May I wrote about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAF), commonly called H5NI bird flu. This virus is highly contagious and is widespread in wild birds and seems to be especially …
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In this season of gift giving, I wanted to share with you, dear readers, one of the greatest gifts in our county: Citizens helping citizens.
This month, …
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By Shannon Sankstone
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12/26/24
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This year, Christmas in the Pacific Northwest is, well, Christmasy is cold, wet, blustery and gray. This type of weather makes the decorated …
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If you have ever tried homemade fruitcake, you will know it is nothing like the store-bought variety.
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By Shannon Beigert
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12/24/24
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A best books of the year column seems like the thing to do when you write a literary column.
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At dinner a few nights ago, a recent high school graduate asked “What’s the solstice? What’s that all about?” She was a smart, hard-working, Advanced Placement student; now …
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