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Sometimes the honesty is just too much when delving into the mind of a creative genius.  Theo Jansen is such a man who has created wind powered creatures who stalk sand dunes and beaches. They’ve been called strandbeests. Theo has … Continue reading →

Faith can take many forms. A small bound book by that title contained language simple enough to interest a 10-year old boy.  It remains a treasured keepsake.  Years later in life, a Mason County jail deputy accused the man of … Continue reading →

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future … Continue reading →

What if native Americans had asked for ‘proof’ when Pilgrims landed in New England? What if Mexico had barred US Citizens from settling in California before Fremont’s arrival?  What if Sacagawea’s people had turned their backs on Lewis & Clark? What if……? … Continue reading →

2011 Mason County Candidates’ filing and contact info. Many crocodile tears have been shed by the City of Shelton officials protesting their defeat at the hands of the Pork District regarding unsuccessful attempts by the City to rezone 160 acres … Continue reading →

On this eve of Columbus Day, it’s a fair question to ask what his ‘discovery’ has wrought as well as why Native Americans aren’t celebrating. By Conrad Black, National Post · Oct. 8, 2011: The case of Amanda Knox presents us with … Continue reading →

By Linda Thomas of KIRO FM, Mar 28, 2011 One of the most divisive pieces of legislation introduced in Olympia is a bill that would give police more tools to fight gangs, or restrict the rights of citizens, depending on your … Continue reading →

. . County Commissioner’s Linda Ring Erickson and Tim Sheldon selected a man accused (or his company, Olympia-based Seattle Shellfish) of having illegally harvested shellfish from State lands: Clam Pirate story reported on Shelton Blog …”Mr. Bloomfield seems to think … Continue reading →

9-27-11 ORCAA Shelton Civic Cntr. Hearing 9-27-11 ORCAA Shelton Civic Cntr. Hearing 1/3 ORCAA (Olympic Region Clean Air Agency) conducts hearing on 9-27-11 @ 5:00pm in Shelton’s Civic Center regarding Simpson’s (Green Diamond) application to renew its biomass hog fuel … Continue reading →

MEDICAID: After 3 trips to ERs in a year, some 700 conditions now won’t be covered by JORDAN SCHRADER; Staff writer | • Published September 26, 2011, Daily Olympian More at: State limiting ER visits State government is about to start refusing to … Continue reading →