The wilderness is full of surprise critters of all shapes and sizes — and last summer, hikers along the Washington Pacific Crest Trail discovered something they were not expecting as they communed with nature: They came into contact with a gastrointestinal illness
Trust in God has been a foundational principle of the United States since the days of colonial settlement. The phrase “In God We Trust” has been an official statement of national faith since the Civil War and the official motto of the
A prophetic father of his country, President George Washington issued his Farewell Address as he approached the end of his second term in office on this day in history, Sept. 19, 1796. He triumphantly celebrated the burgeoning young nation and his role
A Washington angler caught a winner after reeling in a fish that is like “winning the lottery.” Wade La Fontaine, from Camino Island, said he decided to join a charter boat when he was told two extra seats were available late last
How should you respond today when someone opposes and puts down your faith? This can be all too familiar experience for many people in 2023, no matter their particular faith, denomination, practice or belief — and a Washington pastor who runs a
With the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks nearly here, it’s vital to acknowledge how significant this day in 2001 was and still remains for this country on so many levels, a faith leader based outside Seattle, Washington, shared with
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Coach Joe Kennedy — who won his Supreme Court battle last year after long fighting for his rights to take a knee on the football field and say a prayer after high school football games in Bremerton, Washington
The summer has ended, school is beginning again (or has already begun) for millions of students — and everywhere, Americans are transitioning into the usual busy fall schedules. With the return to full calendars, many people may be feeling “a lot of
The three giant pandas at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will be returned to China by December 7, the zoo announced in statements released on both Monday, August 21, and Sunday, August 27. The announcements came in the birthday press releases
The Native Americans who are leading a viral petition demanding the Washington Commanders reclaim their historic Redskins name bristled with anger and resolve after a team representative called their organization “a fake group.” “We’re not a fake group. We’re tribal-enrolled members from