A while back, I spent part of the Holidays in Finland and Sweden with stops in Norway and Denmark. What amazed me was the elegant simplicity of the decorations in their homes.
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s have been celebrated, most people seize the opportunity to unwind, indulge, and participate in holiday cheer, especially with alcohol.
Magnolia Chorale presents “Fauré en Fete” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.14 and Dec. 15. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
For the last column of 2024, rather than dealing with yet another holiday-related aspect of gardening, let’s take a look at my most received question this year. It was some form of: What can I do with/for my lawn?
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order focusing on public safety amid a recent spike in cases of violent crime in residential neighborhoods.
Nov. 16, despite 90% chance of rain predicted, the skies stayed overcast and over 40 volunteers- adults and children- pitched in to rake leaves, sweep and clean our streets and fill close to 80 bags of yard waste for the city to pick up, (which, thank you, they did in the afternoon!)
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released an update to his city growth plan proposal to bring down housing costs and boost housing choices.
What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan.
A quarter of Seattle streets will soon see an increase in hourly parking rates, with some reaching a new high of $6.50 an hour.
At Gov. Jay Inslee's insistence on electrifying the fleet, a plan to replace aging Washington ferries could get scuttled in November if voters approve Initiative 2117.
As we fully embrace the beautiful autumn season, full of new beginnings and fresh goals, the real estate market seems to be on a similar path of change and opportunity.
The Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials has recommended state lawmakers be given a 14% pay boost over the next two years.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has received a report of a possible sighting of the northern giant hornet in the Burley area near the city of Port Orchard in Kitsap County, the WSDA said in a social media post on Monday.
Long before COVID-19, health happenings in Madison Park and Seattle required some medical diligence and solutions.
As with our friends and pets, we humans often form special affections for plants.