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Just give her a toothpick for Heaven’s sake

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Just give her a toothpick for Heaven’s sake

These last several weeks, my husband and I have been making the hour drive up to see his…

Was it something I said?

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Was it something I said?

Three mornings a week I swim at the Covington Aquatic Center. I’m usually alone for the last half…

Outstanding Kentwood senior graduates

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Outstanding Kentwood senior graduates

During his four years at Kentwood High School, Warren Bacote-Wilson has found his place and made an impact.

Ask Dr. Universe

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Ask Dr. Universe

Dear Dr. Universe: Why do snakes shed their skin? Kalitia, 12, Zimmerman, Minn.

Keep kids active this summer

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Keep kids active this summer

Keep kids active this summer

From left, John Whitmore, Diego Santiago, Justin Thompson and Tyanna Cole of Zone 3 Explorers strike a pose. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)

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Zone 3 Explorers gear up for regional competition

Zone 3 Explorers is a program for young adults and is designed to train them to work in…

Kentlake senior overcomes challenges, embraces diversity

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Kentlake senior overcomes challenges, embraces diversity

Kentlake High School senior Jayke Chavez has embraced the diversity in the Kent School District, emerging as a…

Dump your own trash, I’m busy | Living with Gleigh

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Dump your own trash, I’m busy | Living with Gleigh

We seem to be the dumping ground for stuff no one wants. In other words, we tend to…

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Summer reading: Relax, learn and have fun

It seemed like winter was longer‐than‐usual this year, but it’s behind us now

The Great Chocolate Incident | Living with Gleigh

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The Great Chocolate Incident | Living with Gleigh

If anything could have made me cry, it would have been the Great Chocolate Incident

Dr. Universe explains where our blood comes from

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Dr. Universe explains where our blood comes from

Why do we have blood? Where does it come from? –Norelle, Olympia, Wash.

Be thankful for the ups and the downs

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Be thankful for the ups and the downs

I have always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason

Nobody gets paid enough to deal with the likes of me | Living with Gleigh

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Nobody gets paid enough to deal with the likes of me | Living with Gleigh

My family was more than happy to get away from me as I chattered nonstop

Dr. Universe describes the journey of island animals

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Dr. Universe describes the journey of island animals

How do animals get to islands?

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Rethinking yardwork to take care of your body

In the Pacific Northwest, spring is the vacation-like feel that comes with along overdue blue sky

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Before I became an adult I wish I knew…

…how to eat like an adult

Ardent adoration isn’t always necessary | Living with Gleigh

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Ardent adoration isn’t always necessary | Living with Gleigh

I’ve always maintained Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers whose mothers have passed away or live far…

The long, simple lives of turtles are explored by Dr. Universe

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The long, simple lives of turtles are explored by Dr. Universe

How do turtles live so much longer than other animals?

Getting the facts on colonoscopies: 5 myths debunked

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Getting the facts on colonoscopies: 5 myths debunked

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States

Mom brain on details | Living with Gleigh

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Mom brain on details | Living with Gleigh

I’m trying my very best to stay out of my daughters’ business