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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Everett’s 30‑Year Beer Journey

Everett’s waterfront scene has changed a lot since 1996, when the first pint of Scuttlebutt Brewing Company hit tap. The family‑run spot grew from a dusty fish plant on West Marine View Drive to a bustling restaurant at 1205 Craftsman Way, all while keeping the same family names on the payroll. T

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Bringing Fairness into Healthy Living

The health world talks a lot about fairness, but it still slips through many plans for healthy living. People who try to stop or heal long‑term illnesses with diet, exercise and habits can miss the bigger picture. If a person’s life is shaped by poverty, discrimination or unsafe neighborhoods,

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Small Touches That Make Gardens Special

Summer arrives in the Pacific Northwest, bringing longer days and perfect weather for outdoor projects. Instead of focusing only on plants, gardeners can add personal flair that turns yards into unique spaces. Some choose bold metal sculptures while others prefer quiet glass accents. A rusted corten

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

A Fresh Start on a Tiny Island

After finishing university, many graduates dream of big-city jobs and flashy careers. But one person took a different path—moving to a remote island with fewer than 60 residents. Instead of heading to London like so many peers, they chose Fair Isle, a tiny dot in the ocean far from the hustle of mod

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Jun 03 2026RELIGION

Faith leaders and their private battles with mental health

Many believe that strong faith can protect people from mental health struggles. New research turns this idea on its head for Christian groups across the USA. A recent look into the issue found that how people view suicide within religious circles matters just as much as their spiritual struggles—but

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Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

How AI is helping Birmingham students learn about history and improve writing skills

Birmingham’s middle school students are getting a unique lesson in both history and technology. Using an AI tool called Lumi Story AI, they’ve been researching the 1963 Children’s Crusade—a key moment in the civil rights movement—and turning their findings into graphic novels. The project is part of

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Jun 03 2026OPINION

Gainesville’s music scene deserves more attention

Gainesville isn’t just known for its gators or football; it has a deep musical roots worth celebrating. The city gave birth to legends like Tom Petty, who started playing with his high school friends before The Heartbreakers took over the world. But Petty wasn’t alone. Musicians like Stephen Stills

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Lebanon after UNIFIL: What comes next for peacekeeping?

The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Discover Outdoor Adventures in Northwest Arkansas

The Ponca Nature Center on Arkansas 43 offers a free geology lesson at 1:30 p. m. on Wednesdays, letting kids and adults explore the state’s rock layers through hands‑on activities. A bass fishing contest for veterans starts at 5:45 a. m. Saturday in Prairie Creek Park; teams pay $80 before Thurs

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ring’s Facial Recognition Sparks New Lawsuit Over Privacy

A man in Virginia says Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras violated his privacy by using facial recognition to capture and keep photos of people who simply passed by. He filed a federal suit in Seattle, hoping the case could become a class action that would award at least $5 million to those affected. Th

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