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October 2, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.


New Law Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs for Some Medicare Enrollees

An estimated 42,000 Washington seniors will see these new savings, an average of $1,500 in 2025, and that number will steadily increase over time

The Bubbleator at Seattle Center Carries its Final Passengers on October 1, 1980

The Bubbleator carried millions of visitors during and after the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair

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Grant Supports Transportation Planning Tool in Washington State

An individual who uses a mobility device or a person who identifies as low vision or blind are likely eligible for a lot more services than they realize

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Can You Help Ned?

A local 80-year-old man is set to lose his job at the Evergreen Goodwill store in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.

Serving Without Limits: Dan and Nancy Evans

Dan Evans is recognized for his lifetime of service to the State of Washington

Jean Smart: From Seattle to Hollywood and Back Again

Jean first discovered her love of theater at Ballard High School, and was later accepted into the BFA theater program at the University of Washington

Options for Language Learning

...free online language learning programs

Senior Living Community Tour

Compare the possibilities at tours of seven Tacoma senior communities on September 18th and 25th

Building a Lasting Future: Why Estate Planning Matters for You

Medic One Foundation is offering a FREE seminar on September 28: 'Build Your Future Over Breakfast: The Estate Planning Pyramid'

Local Seniors Report on the Joys of Traveling with Grandchildren

"A trip like this creates a deeper bond and an experience our grandsons will remember for the rest of their lives."

Bill Nye the Science Guy

William Sanford Nye was born in Washington D.C. in 1955, but the Science Guy got his start in Seattle

Choosing Peace of Mind

"Best of all, it’s available at a cost much lower than Seattle-area senior communities"

A Brief History of the United Parcel Service

Beginning with two bicycles, one phone, a tiny office in the basement of a saloon and $100 borrowed from Ryan's uncle, the two lay the foundation for what became a multi-billion-dollar corporation

A Tribute to Charles R. Cross, Seattle Writer, Historian & Friend

More than a music journalist, the bestselling author crafted a vital chronicle of the evolving culture of his home city