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This week, Pope Francis lands in the United States, a visit with deep significance for many Catholics.

Two months ago, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales took his own meaningful trip to meet the pope. Now that trip may become an issue in the mayor’s re-election bid.

Nestled between the Chuckanut Mountains and the serene water of Puget Sound lies a hidden, picturesque drive just off the beaten path of the I-5 corridor.

Sightseers in cars, bikes and motorcycles take the path less traveled on this scenic stretch of road that hugs the edge of the emerald…

In high school, everyone finds their own path. For me, that path took an early turn down the road to college. In Washington state, that path is called Running Start, and for me, it was one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made.

I didn’t stop there, though. I combined Running Start with…

Expressions of American pride come in many forms — some as simple as Fourth of July fireworks, others as courageous as the sacrifice made by the men and women in our armed forces. The list goes on and on, from exercising one’s right to vote to buying American-made goods (especially apple pie) to…

Going to lunch with students changed Michael Wesch’s attitude about teaching, and he is trying to share his personal transformation through a series of videos he hopes will go viral.

Mr. Wesch is an associate professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State…