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Column: Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project and me

I just watched the highly praised film “Oppenheimer,” which got me musing about history — my own and…

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Column: A small science experiment

Here’s a small science experiment: Take a pencil; hold it out in front of your face; drop the…

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Column: Volunteering at homeless shelters a rewarding experience

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity I highly recommend volunteering. My place to go is the homeless…

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Trainor: A new newsday coming for the Spokesman

Being a longtime newsman, it’s a thrill to get to break some news about ourselves for a change.…

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Vertrees: Celebrating a leap into marriage

Ginger and I will celebrate 60 years of marriage this month, but it’s only our 15th anniversary. Yep.…

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BRIGHT SIDE COLUMN: Happy birthday to myself

Wow, another year has gone by. But as long as my health is good, I am happy. I…

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Column: A visitor’s perspective on Smith Rock

I’m used to searching for a place to park but not for a parking place. These two situations…

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Column: Celebrating terrorism in a psychological and moral failure

The world has been reeling in the wake of the October 7 terrorist massacre that left more than…

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Column: How and why we ‘couple’ in 2024

Thirty-six years ago, when I married, I did my makeup and hair. Our chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy) was…

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Column: Help support growing Redmond Pride festival

My name is Trevor Johnson, and I am proud to represent the Redmond Pride committee. It’s with great…

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