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WHERE IN WASHINGTON?

Unless you’ve been there, this month’s Where in Washington photo contest might be a toughie

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Northwest Prime Time News Alerts

Wrinkled Radicals: The Maggie Kuhn Story

Maggie Kuhn organized the first movement against ageism in the U.S.

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Featured Outing & Calendar

Wisdom Cafe

Come and share your wisdom, swap stories and make new friends

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Local

Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers

Seattle is Brimming with Holiday Shows

See Nutcrackers, Scrooges, hear Charlie Brown’s woes. Here’s a big list of events for the ...

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Traveling for Christmas

I was intrigued when I learned that some local senior women would be spending their ...

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117-Year-Old Shipwreck Found in Puget Sound

On November 27, 2023, The Smithsonian Magazine reported on a long-lost ship that sank in ...

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Unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Holiday Recipes

What if your Thanksgiving spread (or meals throughout the holiday season) included foods native to ...

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Catherine Montgomery, Federation Forest State Park, and the Pacific Crest Trail

How a club for women protected old-growth forests and one clubmember sparked the formation of ...

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Find the Best Places to See Bald Eagles

The Pacific Northwest offers outstanding opportunities to view bald eagles, especially during the winter months ...

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Health & Wellness

Healthy Aging, Medical Conditions, Caregiving

Wearable Devices Changing Healthcare for Older Adults

Wearable technology is now transforming how diseases are diagnosed and treated

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5 Natural Remedies for Reflux and Esophagitis

I finally got reflux and heartburn after all these years. I have a newfound respect ...

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Christmas Tree Syndrome

Seasonal items can cause respiratory problems for many people as we breathe in the mold ...

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6 Steps to Make Dementia-Friendly Holiday Gatherings

“We want individuals living with dementia to experience the joy and togetherness that comes with ...

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50+ News You Can Use

Resources & Tips for Growing Older, Money Matters, Aging News

Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024

On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting ...

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Hospital Chain Will Return Millions to Western Washington Patients

The hospital chain PeaceHealth is refunding up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income ...

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How a Health Savings Account Can Boost Your Retirement Savings

A health savings account is a fantastic financial tool -- for some -- that can ...

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New Report Reveals Washington Leads Country in New Lung Cancer Cases

The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that Washington ranks 13th in the nation ...

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Travels Near & Far

International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas

Experience nature, art and design on NYC’s High Line

When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City, head ...

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Discover a dynamic food scene in Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg is well known for its Civil War history and tourists come from all over ...

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How sweet it is! Hershey, PA

If you have a sweet tooth or are a chocoholic, make a beeline to Hershey, ...

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Natural splendor and outdoor adventure await at West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park

I’m actually not fond of heights, but oddly I’m attracted to height-related experiences. They’re freaky ...

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Featured Columns

Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia

Finding Your Feet, A Legacy

Let’s choose kindness. And hope. Not just for ourselves, but as a way of holding ...

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My Existential Crafting Crisis

...trailing was its cord neatly stowed in a shiny green and gold contact paper-covered toilet ...

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Christmas Grace

The first thing I saw was Grace sitting under the Christmas tree in my own ...

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Paul De Dea’s Wonderful Life

I asked my dad if he had it all to do over, would he do ...

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The Neighbor’s Dog

Harley was a marshmallow – all licks and love

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Revenge of the Cat

The gift left me speechless. He was adorable, but I had never liked cats.

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Sharing Stories

Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner

The Fret

"Those intrusive thoughts"

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The Maple

"that sweet earthy scent"

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Selflessness

"What else was a mother to do?"

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Autumn Roads

"Grandmas baking pumpkin pies"

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Retirement Lifestyles

Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style

Add a Rosemary Topiary to This Year’s Holiday Season

Add a fresh look and fragrance to your holidays with a potted Rosemary plant

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Sweet and Sour Goodness

Mixing sweet and sour flavors is one way to replace salt in dishes.

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Trend of Home Insurers Leaving States Could Impact Washington

Homeowner insurance companies leaving states like California and Florida represent a troubling trend that could ...

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Gift Ideas for the Active Seniors in Your Life Who Have Everything

Here are some suggestions from mostly Northwest-based retailers that should delight your recipient!

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Notable Northwesterners

Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults

In Memory of Steve Pool

“That warm smile and familiar laugh, Seattle’s friendly forecaster”

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Carole King is Back in Town! The musical based on her life is playing locally

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" opened on Broadway and became the hit of the season. ...

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Nancy Pearl: Superstar Librarian

Aren’t we lucky to have superstar librarian Nancy Pearl as a local luminary?

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Best Wishes to Paul Dorpat

Paul Dorpat is well known for his many books and publications on Seattle, past and ...

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