Japanese Americans Removed from Washington
The first to go in the entire country were those from Bainbridge Island
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Wise Elders Take Action on the Street Corner
Back then it was all about protesting the Vietnam War. Now, she finds herself leading a grass roots group of senior citizens
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Cascadia Art Museum to Receive Historic Art Collection from Mike & Lynn Garvey
The body of work features rare and historically significant pieces that have remained largely unseen …
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The Swinging Chandelier
This week on HistoryLink.org ... The Swinging Chandelier in the rotunda of the Washington State …
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Full Life Care Supports Elders with Friendship and Community
That’s what Full Life Care provides – health and social services to enhance the quality …
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Remembering Ralph Munro, Five-Term Washington Secretary of State and Statesman
Ralph Munro, Washington’s longest-serving secretary of state achieved unusually broad popularity across the political spectrum
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This Week in Northwest History: Seattle Bandstand debuts on Seattle's KING-TV on March 16, 1958
Seattle Bandstand was an instant success -- Northwest teens swamped the station begging to be …
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Local Cancer Patient Surprised with $20,000 Gift
When cancer patient Clifford Ford Jr left home earlier this month, he had no idea …
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Becoming Bill Gates: A new memoir retraces the road to Microsoft
On the edge of 70, Bill Gates has written his first memoir, Source Code: My …
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Navigating Social Security as It Downsizes
No matter your political affiliation, changes within the Social Security Administration is causing a lot …
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Medical Minutes for April 2025
This month's Medical Minutes column looks at Weight loss drugs and longevity, how AI is …
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Smart Technology for Older Adults
“Start small,” suggests dos Santos. Start with a device you already have or know a …
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Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
Anyone who has diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems or has a family history of …
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International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
Treat Yourself to a Lakefront Escape at the Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa
If you live in the Seattle area and crave a quick getaway, there are numerous …
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‘Dare to seek the extraordinary’ with Richard Bangs’ 50 Best Adventures on Earth
The word “adventurous” often conjures up images of adrenaline junkies pursuing daring and heart-pumping exciting …
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Origami in the Garden is a Feast for the Senses
Art is everywhere in Santa Fe. With more than 250 galleries and a dozen museums, …
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West showcases art, culture and a rich history
Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique …
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Giving Care Through Deep Listening
One of the things people most loved when I did my internship was to tell …
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My First Job: A Reminiscence of the Great Depression
Graduation from high school in 1934 plunged me smack into the midst of the Great …
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Life Lessons from a Huckleberry
This year a special gift from a friend started me thinking about some values I …
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How Old Are You?
However, as I’m getting older, I’ve come to the self-serving conclusion that your age is …
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Remembering the Iditarod, 1974
There I sat, a genuine Alaskan long-distance dog musher who had participated in the first …
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A TAKE DOWN
I live in a modest house in a trendy neighborhood... My mailbox is full of …
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The Arts as Medicine
Researchers are finding that the arts positively impact your physical health and can even help …
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Sharing Stories
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The End of an Era: Ariele Huff Bids Adieu to "SHARING STORIES"
A letter from Ariele Huff
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Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style
Giving Garden
Marra Farm in Seattle's South Park neighborhood hosts a P-Patch Community Garden, a Senior Garden, …
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Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea?
There’s a lot to know and consider to be sure it’s a good option for …
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English Muffins or Crumpets?
For a delicious, healthy alternative, try this recipe for making your own English muffins, which …
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Notable Northwesterners
Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults
Shirley MacLaine
MacLaine spent three or four months a year in her Graham retreat and wrote six …
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Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market
...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of …
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Tom Selleck and His Famous Life
My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in …
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Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve
Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders
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