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Tragedy strikes without warning. For families who lose a wage earner, it can have a devastating financial impact in addition to the emotional one.


July 29, 2016 at 3:40 p.m.


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Don't expect ordinary when you journey to the 'edge of the world'

Kissing a codfish was never on my life's to-do list. In fact, up until recently, I could honestly say it was note even in the realm of remote possibility. But, there I was at Skipper Hots Bar in Straitsview, Newfoundland, puckering up to smack a big one on this buggy-eyed …

"the balcony"

"my youngest grandson was visiting and we were having lunch"

The iCow

iCows have multiple advantages over cows.

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SOCIAL SECURITY’S PROGRAMS ARE AS DIVERSE AS THOSE WE SERVE

From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered.

New measures help predict health risks from home

Among older women, at-home self-surveys can predict mortality, hip fractures and falls about as well as a measurements taken during a clinic visit, according to researchers at the University of Washington School of Nursing and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Losing sleep over menopause? Talking on the phone can help!

Like many women going through menopause, Deborah Diamond was struggling to get a good night’s sleep. Hot flashes woke her in the middle of the night, and she often struggled to get back to sleep. “I looked into all kinds of sleep remedies, short of taking hormones or prescription medications,” …

Blame It on Neptune Retrograde

"Oh, pretty lady, where are you...."

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Bring on the Berries

Sweet and juicy berries add punch to summer recipes.

Whatever It Takes

"...it was soothing to me to hear this—companionship in sorrow."

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The Future of Social Security - Social Security Board of Trustees Annual Report

The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report in June regarding the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds.

15th Annual Best Places to Retire in Washington State

Each year, Northwest Prime Time summarizes national “Best Places to Retire” lists for notable Northwest locations that achieved national acclaim as great places to live and retire

“It’s Not a Constant Search Anymore to Find That Relief”

John was the very first patient in the Pacific Northwest to have a unique nonsurgical prostatic urethral lift

MY OLD DOG

MY OLD DOG: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts, by Seattle journalist Laura T. Coffey with photographs by Lori Fusaro, just might be the happiest book you’ll ever read

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The Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Celebrates 125 Years

Seattle in 1891 was no place for a refined lady, but in March of that year twenty-two women, all trained musicians, gathered together determined to make a positive impact on the cultural life of their young city