NOTABLE NORTHWESTERNERS

...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of Chukar's specialty: chocolate covered cherries and nuts!
BY MICHELLE ROEDELL, EDITOR, NORTHWEST PRIME TIME | October 2, 2024 at 10:35 p.m.

Tom Selleck and His Famous Life

My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in the news a lot lately. His new memoir, "You Never Know," hit bookshelves last month

Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve

Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders

The Honor of Caring for a Loved One

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

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

Dan Evans is recognized for 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