NOTABLE NORTHWESTERNERS

“Retirement isn't an exit ramp to being idle or sidelined,” said Scott Nolte. It is time to start new adventures.

JOHN SCHIESZER

March 21, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.


Pete Carroll and I Make a Phone Call

At the beginning of the 2013 season (yes, the Super Bowl season), Pete Carroll appeared on "New Day Northwest" on KING-TV, the show I hosted for a decade

Jeff Day and the Boys in the Boat

Acclaimed Whidbey Island artist Jeff Day has deep ties to the Boys in the Boat phenomena

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In Memory of Steve Pool

“That warm smile and familiar laugh, Seattle’s friendly forecaster”

Carole King is Back in Town! The musical based on her life is playing locally

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" opened on Broadway and became the hit of the season. The musical is currently playing locally at the Village Theatre

Nancy Pearl: Superstar Librarian

Aren’t we lucky to have superstar librarian Nancy Pearl as a local luminary?

Best Wishes to Paul Dorpat

Paul Dorpat is well known for his many books and publications on Seattle, past and present

Serving Without Limits: Dan and Nancy Evans

Earlier this month, the day after his 98th birthday, former Governor and Senator Dan Evans was recognized his lifetime of service to the State of Washington

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Gloria Steinem and Her Surprising Ties to Washington State - Redux

What I didn’t know at the time was that 'Sunday Morning' would offer up so many story ideas for Northwest Prime Time

Dr. Pepper Schwartz - a Northwest Original

Where to begin when discussing nationally-renowned relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz? S–E–X is a great place to start!

War Babies: The Generation that Changed America

“War Babies” are those born between 1939 and 1945 ... this sometimes forgotten but distinctive generation is largely responsible for reshaping American culture after World War II.

Seattle National Nordic Museum Director Receives Knighthood

Believe it or not, Nelson is no stranger to being knighted

Bonnie Garmus Proves Age Doesn’t Matter

Her debut novel, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, came out days after she turned 65

"Retirement is Overrated"

Dr. John LaCasse is one very busy gentleman in his eighth decade

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A Spy Maker in our Midst

Espionage is the basis of countless nerve-wracking movies and spine-tingling books. But it is also the stuff of real life for local author Barry Broman.