LOCAL
These two stories from HistoryLink caught my eye
July 23, 2024 at 4:57 p.m.
Schafer Hits 100 Years as a State Park
"You can spend the day with us or make it a weekend and try the new campground"
Enjoyable Short Vacations
As we aged, shorter vacations became more appealing and necessary
Social Security's Long-Term Challenges: What Congress Must Consider
Nearly 1.5 million Washingtonians rely on Social Security income to make ends meet
Northwest Senior Travel Club for 55+ Travelers
The Northwest Senior Travel Club features opportunities to take International and North American tours with small groups of Northwesterners
Retirement ... Ready? Set! … Wait, What???
About 36 hours before our departure, I received the shocking phone call
All-Star Game in the Kingdome — July 17, 1979
In 1979 I was 11 years old; Todd Warren, my best friend was a year younger. We were both avid baseball fans
In the Spirit 19th Annual Exhibition
IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition runs from July 20 through September 29 at the Washington State History Museum
Capitol Tour and Other Fun in Olympia
Let’s tour our State Capitol today,” Linda suggested out of the clear blue.
For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity
After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market
Pierce County Seed Libraries
A seed library allows a community member to borrow seeds, grow them and harvest new seeds from mature plants to return to a participating library
Washington State Joins Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Networks
"We congratulate Washington as it becomes the twelfth state in the nation to enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly State and Communities"
D-Day 80th Anniversary
On the beach at St. Laurent-sur-mer in the Normandy region of France, a metal monument protrudes from the sands
Seattle SuperSonics: Playing to Win
On June 1, 1979, the Seattle SuperSonics beat the Washington Bullets 97-93 to capture their first (and only) NBA championship
