Stories for November 2023

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Wednesday, November 29

Get Growing: Welcome to Zone 9a, Seattle!

The USDA's Hardiness Zone Map has been updated for 2023, shifting Seattle to Zone 9a — the same as the northern end of Florida.

Tuesday, November 28

Falling Awake: The (loud) monsters among us

A regular column from the local author of 'Every Little Thing.'

Local family takes lead in developing Christmas Cup online event

North Pole Soccer is an interactive story that follows a group of elite soccer elves as they compete in an annual soccer tournament.

Friday, November 17

Get Growing: Embracing local beauty with slow flowers

The Slow Flowers Society, begun in Seattle in 2013, asks us to consider supporting local growers and to reduce the impact of transporting flowers across the world.

Madison Park is full of upcoming holiday festivities

A look at upcoming holiday events in the area.

Thursday, November 16

Revisiting the Park: I could go on and on

The character James Dean played in 'Rebel' was exactly how we were in our teenage years.

Tree Talk: The case for winter interest

The trick is in choosing the right plants for the job.

Wednesday, November 8

Carter: Feel that quake? Time to step up your prep

On Oct. 8, we got a big reminder of the precarious infrastructure of our Puget Sound region.

Thursday, November 2

Real estate: Year-over-year activity remains steady

As always, pricing and presentation are essential — even the most simple refresh can offer big results.

WSDOT's guide for safe winter driving

Studded tires allowed in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31.

WSDOT official: New projects funded 'in lieu of' infrastructure items

It isn’t a lack of money, but how the agency is directed by the Legislature to spend it, says deputy director.