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I was intrigued when I learned that some local senior women would be spending their Christmas holiday on trips with strangers
December 1, 2023 at 7:53 a.m.
117-Year-Old Shipwreck Found in Puget Sound
On November 27, 2023, The Smithsonian Magazine reported on a long-lost ship that sank in Puget Sound on November 18, 1906
Unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Holiday Recipes
What if your Thanksgiving spread (or meals throughout the holiday season) included foods native to the Pacific Northwest region, like crabapples or mushrooms?
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 the Pacific Crest Trail
Find the Best Places to See Bald Eagles
The Pacific Northwest offers outstanding opportunities to view bald eagles, especially during the winter months when they congregate to feast on spawning salmon
Veterans Day: Red Cross Volunteers Embody Clara Barton’s Spirit of Service
The American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country
The Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Visit MOHAI at South Lake Union for History Café, a monthly discussion group about local history
Happy Sesquicentennial to San Juan County
One hundred and fifty years ago this week, on October 31, 1873, the Washington Territorial Legislature created San Juan County
Best Wishes to Paul Dorpat
Paul Dorpat is well known for his many books and publications on Seattle, past and present
Washington Ranks #2 in the Nation for Long-Term Care Services and Supports
Once again, Washington State ranks #2 in the nation for services that help older adults age in place
7 Tips for Choosing Your Health Benefits in 2024
This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered
Try Backpacking at Washington State Parks: Here's How!
You may fall in love with our walk-in sites, and we invite you to enjoy some next-level wildness in the great outdoors
Goldendale Observatory Celebrates 50 Years
Washington’s Goldendale Observatory, perched on the Columbia Plateau, celebrated its golden anniversary on October 14
The Time Capsule in Seattle's Panama Hotel
An unclosed chapter of Japanese American incarceration is preserved in the basement of a Chinatown-International District hotel
