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Do you have what it takes to cook the best chili? Sign up in advance at the Beach Club to participate as one of the entrants in this year’s competition. If cooking isn’t your strength, but you enjoy tasting chili, you can also sign up to attend the event. Please bring a side dish that serves 8-10 people to share with others.   During the event, guests will have the opportunity to taste all the chili entries and vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, making it a fun...

Alice McDermott’s ninth novel, Absolution, begins with her protagonist preening for an afternoon garden party among the who’s who of the Americans gathered in Saigon, 1963, during the early years of the Vietnam War. McDermott, a National Book Award winner and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, explores the dynamics of America’s foray into this controversial conflict through the lens of two women a generation apart from each other. Martha’s Book Group has selected this book to commence its 2026...

East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) is primarily funded by local property taxes, comprising over 80 percent of revenues. Washington State law caps annual revenue growth at just one percent. However, the cost of providing emergency services is increasing faster due to inflation. This difference creates an inflation gap that cannot be fixed by cutting services.   The 2026 budget committee reviewed over $1.8 million in requests for replacing aging equipment, maintaining facilities, and training...