The ever-popular Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF), in its 42nd year, offers a week's extravaganza of kite-flying fun in Long Beach from August 21 through 27. The festival is free to the public and includes exciting kite competitions, hands-on experiences, live entertainment, and other ways to celebrate the simple delight, sport and art of kite flying on a wide swath of beach.

Teaching our children to be curious, kind, and polite helps our children succeed in life. Yet there is one skill adults overlook that children need to have and that is self-regulation. The majority of successful adults have an understanding of how to respond to different situations and are able to adjust their emotions in those situations.

The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which can make sitting down for a meal seem like a far-off dream. One easy way to save time is simplifying family recipes and prioritizing meal-planning.

When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat. This kid-favorite is a childhood classic you can customize with favorite toppings, too.

Andrew Irvin Webber was born February 8, 1983 in Coeur d'Alene Idaho, and is the eldest child of James Foster Webber and Karla Diane Stephens-Webber. He lost his life July 29, 2023, while serving a humanitarian assignment with the 59th Motorized Brigade of the Ukrainian Army Ground Forces. He was preceded in death by grandparents James and Eileen Webber of South Bend, Irvin and Louise Stephens of Willapa, and his brother-in-law William Villanueva.

Our lives are busy. We often assume that our children understand what we say and can apply what we say. However, when young, they still have a very concrete or "black and white" understanding of language and have not learned to apply what we are saying. This is the reason they often answer with WHY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency Council will conduct a special meeting pertaining to the adoption of the 2024 DRAFT PCEMA Budget to be submitted to the Pacific County Board of County Commissioners.

Olympia, Washington - On August 15, legendary icon, musician, and philanthropist Dolly Parton will visit Washington State to celebrate achieving statewide coverage of the Imagination Library. All Washington children from birth to age five can now register to receive one book every month, for free, from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Summer is quickly coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. This means local fairs will be getting underway, and they provide a wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning experiences for our children. And there is also that back-to-school shopping trip to buy school clothes and supplies. Taking a few minutes and preparing for your adventures can become a passive learning experience for you and your children, possibly lessening stress for everyone.

Many parents are expressing concerns about their children's education and schools are adjusting to a new normal after the pandemic. There is no question that classrooms have made a shift over the past few years and look different. There is also a knowledge gap that may or may not be closed depending on where you live. This leaves parents asking, "What do I need to do for my child to expand their learning?"

Taking a break from work and averting your eyes from the computer may help you mentally reset and increase efficiency throughout the day. Consider these popular ways to disconnect so you can take on busy days without feeling overwhelmed.

As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. Update your summer menu with delicious, heart-healthy recipes, like Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken.

Taking a break from work and averting your eyes from the computer may help you mentally reset and increase efficiency throughout the day. Consider these popular ways to disconnect so you can take on busy days without feeling overwhelmed.

An important part of learning is the use of our metacognition. Metacognition is knowing how we think, process information, and learn. Helping children become aware of how they learn will expand their ability to retain and process information and advance their understanding of topics they are learning about.