Gretchen Fraser: Hidden Gold
"...she’s the most celebrated and achieved athlete to come out of Tacoma. And no one had heard about her.”
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Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings talks ChatGPT, life in Seattle and more
This Jeopardy! champion and prolific author is also a 2023 Crosscut Ideas Festival speaker.
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Knowledge is Power: Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum helps us be smarter consumers
Spend time with Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum and it will always include a pearl of wisdom
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A Change-Up of Views
Now we can introduce you to a brand-new crop of favorites for the last week
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A Trio of Outings
This week features the 90th Anniversary of the Daffodil Parade, the Polish Festival, and The ...
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Composing Your Life
This is what she says about this time of life: “We live longer, but we ...
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Women at the Pike Place Market
This brilliant group of women has been instrumental to the Market’s success for over 100 ...
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Seniors Serving Seniors
Despite any physical frailties, most residents feel they still have something to offer: They want ...
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Retired Bremerton Lieutenant Commander travels to D-Day beaches with group of Vets
Leigh Swanson, 67, from Bremerton, served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1994
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Greenhouses are Having Their Moment in the Sun
The resurgence is driven, in part, by a renewed interest in “growing your own,” heavily ...
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Maude’s Awards Applications Are Open
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Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver
I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s ...
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Protecting Individuals with Dementia from Wandering
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is providing tips to reduce the chances of wandering
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This Month's COVID News Updates
This month's COVID-19 updates include information on the potential heart benefits of vaccinations
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A Loving Goodbye: 5 Tips for Pet Owners Exploring End-of-Life Care for Their Loyal Companions
Caring for a pet nearing the end of their life is filled with emotion and ...
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Understanding the Need for a Representative Payee
You may know someone who needs help managing their money
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Social Security: Learning How the System Protects Your Financial Future
Women’s income security continues to be a challenge
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Does U.S. Tax Code Discriminate Against Seniors?
Unlike income tax brackets and standard deductions which are adjusted annually, the Social Security income ...
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How to Appeal Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes
My income has dropped since I retired... Do I have any options to reduce my ...
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Dazzle your senses at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
For the past thirty-nine years, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival has been one of the ...
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Treat yourself to an Oregon Coast getaway at Salishan Coastal Lodge
Whenever I’m in the Pacific Northwest, I try to make time to visit the Oregon ...
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Treasures abound in Moqui Cave
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Retiring Abroad? Tips and tools to help you make an informed decision
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Easter Chicks
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Gone by the Wayside
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Never Get Old
Early in our relationship I promised Linda that I would never get old. I do ...
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What’s a Facebook, Anyway?
They’re all typing and walking and reading at the same time. That can’t be safe.
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The Grand Prize: When I met Sy Rosen
I think back to how Sy first entered Northwest Prime Time’s realm
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WRITING CORNER: 7 Steps of Editing a Book-Length Project
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Considering a Move?
Letting go of possessions – some associated with treasured memories – can be difficult
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Fresh herbs - Freshness is essential in the Northwest
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Growing Herbs in Containers
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Oh, baby! Bok choy!
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Gretchen Fraser: Hidden Gold
"...she’s the most celebrated and achieved athlete to come out of Tacoma. And no one ...
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Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings talks ChatGPT, life in Seattle and more
This Jeopardy! champion and prolific author is also a 2023 Crosscut Ideas Festival speaker.
READ MORE...
Knowledge is Power: Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum helps us be smarter consumers
Spend time with Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum and it will always include a pearl of wisdom
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Steve Kaufmann: A True Celebrity Polyglot
We know from many research papers that language learning supports brain cognitive function and provides ...
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