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More Washington State Politicians Have Joined the NeverTrump Ranks
A new poll suggests grassroots enthusiasm for Trump isn't happening
I was highly skeptical of state GOP chair Susan Hutchison’s national convention declaration that Washington is a “swing” state in the presidential election. No one other than Hutchison predicts Donald Trump will carry Washington, and even some of his supporters here, like Seattle developer Martin Selig, have dropped the candidate, partly because of negative pushback…
Local Chefs Offer Cooking Classes for Families in Need
Quarterly classes teach families the basics of cooking and eating healthy
Cooking healthy meals can be difficult, especially when you’re pinching pennies. In an effort to give back to the community and promote healthy eating, Eat Seattle founder and chef Liz McCune and fellow chef Bella Sangar (Holy Cow founder, teacher at Hot Stove Society and Pike Place’s Market Atrium) have teamed up, offering free classes that…
The Last Stand: Numbers of Elusive Mountain Caribou Shrinking Dramatically
Forestry, climate change and recreation have taken a toll on the mountain caribou
In the far northeast reaches of our state, the bleached antler of a caribou sits quietly on a shelf in the back of a ranger station. Seemingly out of place, the antler is not as incongruous as it first appears. Nearby in the Selkirk Mountains, which form Washington’s borders with Idaho and British Columbia, the…
To Trump or Not to Trump: That’s the Question for Washington’s GOP Politicians
Voters will want to know where GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bill Bryant stands when it comes to Trump
Driving along I-90 in Kittitas County last week I noticed presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is well represented in political signs along the freeway. His banners have the blunt branding the real estate mogul uses in his commercial ventures: big letters announcing “Trump,” visible at highway speed. There are also some signs for GOP…
Stratospheric Growth at Sea-Tac Warrants Possible Expansions
Sea-Tac growth continues to exceed expectations. How will our airport be able to handle the crowds?
As crowds surge in the security line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on a recent day, a uniformed man and woman—until that moment standing quietly by the side of the line—suddenly swoop in and open a new security lane. These low-key personnel are called “pathfinders.” Their only job? To rejigger the security lanes leading to passenger…
Rick Steves Takes on Marijuana Legalization
Using celebrity status, and his bank account, to advocate for legalization
These days, Rick Steves is looking a lot less like a happy traveler and a lot more like a road warrior. Gone is his trademark boyish mien so familiar to the armchair travelers who have watched his mild-mannered shows on PBS for 20 years. Today, this best-selling guidebook author and overall travel guru is revealing…
Does Seattle Have an Image Problem?
Former Governor Christine Gregoire thinks so
These days, you could call former Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire one of Seattle’s biggest boosters. That’s due to her role as chief executive of Challenge Seattle, a new, private, CEO-driven initiative aimed at boosting Seattle’s international profile and raising some self-awareness. Why? It turns out that we’re a little too slow to brag. When…
New Procedure Helps Patients with High Risks
A less invasive procedure offers new options for high-risk patients
When surgeons are dealing with clogged or narrowed aortic valves, they often perform a procedure that involves opening the chest in order to replace the blocked valve with an artificial one. For some heart patients, such as the elderly, the surgery is too risky. Bellevue’s Overlake Medical Center and Group Health Cooperative have teamed up…
Is an Independent School the Right Choice for your Family?
Defining what an independent school is and how to begin the admission process
Sponsored by Puget Sound Independent Schools At some point during a child’s educational journey, every parent must ask if their local public school is the best choice. Perhaps they’d prefer a school that offers smaller class sizes, additional extracurricular offerings or more personalized instruction than what’s offered at their child’s current school. Or, families might…
How One Man Overcame Cancer
Ron Gibson has been struggling with invasive cancers since 2004. This is his story.
“I should be dead by now,” says 74 year-old Ron Gibson over the phone from his Vancouver, B.C., home. Since 2004, he’s been struggling with invasive cancers that literally brought him to his knees. “I had no idea anything was going on,” he says. “But then there was blood in my urine, and at…
Woodland Park Zoo Opens Revamped Exhibit with Three New Tigers
Malayan tigers are the latest addition to the zoo's state-of-the-art exhibit
Sponsored by the Woodland Park Zoo If you visit Woodland Park Zoo beginning in May, you’ll notice three new residents of the feline variety. Olan, Liem and Eko are 17-month-old Malayan tigers (and littermates) who reside in the newly transformed tiger area of the Banyan Wilds exhibit complex, the centerpiece of the zoo’s Tropical Asia…
Is the Port Ducking its Responsibility for Protecting the Sound?
With the prospect of Arctic drilling rigs parked in the Port of Seattle, the city preps for a fight
Spring arrived early in Seattle this year. Above average temperatures and dry days were the norm in February. The cherry trees at the University of Washington bloomed two weeks ahead of schedule. Tulips in the Skagit Valley popped open well before the start of the annual April tulip festival. But the pleasure many of us…
7 Principles of Comprehensive Wealth Management
From reducing internal expenses to rebalancing, here are effective ways to manage your wealth
Sponsored by Brighton Jones The decision to hire a professional — whether for something simple like painting a house, or a legal issue — requires consumers to consider two main factors: cost and value. Cost is straightforward and determined by price. Value is subjective and involves both quantitative and qualitative measures. For instance, what is…
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