NOTABLE NORTHWESTERNERS
Dr. John LaCasse is one very busy gentleman in his eighth decade
BY BARBARA KINDNESS | May 14, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.
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.
Celebrated Nutritionist Katy Wilkens
To dietitian and nutritionist Katy Wilkens, salt is a four-letter word
Linda Evans: Finding Peace and Happiness Growing Older in the Northwest
The award-winning actress Linda Evans has long been hailed as one of the most beautiful women in the world. She is also known for her warmth and kindness
Gretchen Fraser: Hidden Gold
"...she’s the most celebrated and achieved athlete to come out of Tacoma. And no one had heard about her.”
Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings talks ChatGPT, life in Seattle and more
This Jeopardy! champion and prolific author is also a 2023 Crosscut Ideas Festival speaker.
Knowledge is Power: Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum helps us be smarter consumers
Spend time with Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum and it will always include a pearl of wisdom
Steve Kaufmann: A True Celebrity Polyglot
We know from many research papers that language learning supports brain cognitive function and provides some protection against aging
Ted Kennedy Watson
Ted Kennedy Watson has created a life doing what he loves
A Tribute to Pat Wright: Seattle's First Lady of Gospel
We belated heard the sad news of Pat Wright's passing and re-post this tribute we ran about her in 2014
Kent Stowell & Francia Russell
Kent Stowell and his wife Francia Russell came to Seattle in 1977 as artistic directors of the fledgling organization, Pacific Northwest Ballet
Laughter, Tears and Dusty Muffins
Between them, veteran reporter Julie Blacklow and longtime "Evening Magazine" host Penny LeGate racked up a total of 75 award-winning years in Seattle television
Canote Brothers – Live at the Phinney Center
Greg and Jere Canote are described as two of the most versatile and joyfully infectious musicians in the Pacific Northwest
Trailblazing Seattle Filmmaker Finally Gets Her Due
If Jean Walkinshaw were making a documentary about herself, how might she begin the film?
