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"The Wave" -- a staple of fan participation at U.S. sporting events since the early 1980s -- makes its unofficial debut at a University of Washington football game in Seattle
BY NICK ROUSO, COURTESY HISTORYLINK.ORG | October 31, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.
The ‘Big Dark’: How Washingtonians weather the gloom & gray
As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear
Remembering Tony Ventrella
Mention the name Tony Ventrella to practically anyone in the Puget Sound region and chances are it will be met with a smile and a nod of recognition
Where to "Larch March" this Fall
You don't have to be an extreme recreationist to see these fall colors
Living a Brain-Healthy Life: A Recap of the Annual Ignite Aging Symposium
Faculty and students spoke at the Ignite Aging Symposium, sharing how everything from our heart to diet and physical activity helps our cognition
State Park Shelters Prolong the Picnic Season
Washington State Parks offers ideas for great picnic shelters for your off-season gathering
Local Author Pens Uplifting Account of Her Mother's Experience with Alzheimer's
The Northwest's own Marilyn Raichle wrote a book about her mother's life with Alzheimer's
Washington State Tidbits
Recent polls and analysis have revealed interesting trivia about Washington
Tacoma Holiday Festival
The Tacoma Holiday Festival kicks off the season on October 24 and runs through October 27 at the Tacoma Dome
High Fashion at the Museum of Flight
“This year we have a few models in their 40’ and one in her 60’s on the runway"
Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market
...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of Chukar's specialty: chocolate covered cherries and nuts!
Washington Ranks as 2nd Healthiest State in the Country
Washington's score was 71.6 out of 100 (Hawaii was number 1 at 71.8)
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
