King County Council delays decision on fee to prevent transit service cuts
Seattle – The King County Council met Monday afternoon to discuss an ordinance that would impose a two-year congestion reduction charge or $20 on vehicle registration renewals in the county that would...
View ArticleHadleyStilwell announced partnership with Bikini Thief for maternity swimwear
Seattle's own professional nursing apparel designer HadleyStilwell is partnering with Bikini Thief to create maternity swimwear. Earlier this year, Holli Harris of HadleyStilwell won the 2010 Eileen...
View ArticleChris Karlsen's Heroes Live Forever gets a top star review
I have also read Heroes Live Forever and I have to say it's one one my new favorite books. There is something about sexy ghosts with a twist of Heaven can Wait. What if you get a second chance for...
View ArticleBurning Beast 2011: Same as it ever was - only better
And you may find yourself on a beautiful farm, in a wide open field with 500 others and 20 chefs, and more cooked meat than you can possibly eat. And you may ask yourself, “How did I get here?” And...
View ArticleSeattle Seafair: Enjoy Blue Angels Air Show aboard Waterways Cruises
Seafair in Seattle means a lot of things to a lot of people, but for me, it's all about the Blue Angels. Seattle's annual summer event kicked off in June, highlighted by the Rock 'n' Roll Seattle...
View ArticleAmazing dog training technique
Here in Everett, Washington, sources say Scott Bennett at Crystal Clear Pet Training makes an amazing guarantee. For $275.00 in advance the folks at Crystal Clear Pet Training will show you how to...
View ArticleChildhood obesity: A love of exercise is key!
Too many young children are obese or overweight and not getting enough exercise. According to www.pbs.org, the number of overweight preschoolers has doubled over the course of the last ten years. This...
View ArticleMolly Moon stores satisfy Seattle ice cream aficionados in several locations
Since 2008, Molly Moon has offered ice creams and sorbets (including vegan options) from their eco-friendly shops in several Seattle neighborhoods, including the first store in Wallingford. Their...
View ArticleTake a Bite out of hunger in Mount Vernon July 30
The Bite of Seattle is over but you’re still hungry. Not to worry because the Third Annual Bite of Skagit is Saturday from 12 - 4 PM in downtown Mount Vernon. Over a dozen restaurants in Skagit Valley...
View ArticleThe Fast & Furious e-mail; White House denies connection
Tuesday’s startling revelation by a central figure in the Operation Fast & Furious investigation that he communicated with a longtime friend in the White House about the gun trafficking sting has...
View ArticleLast call - update on extension of service hours
This is a follow up to article published July 24th, Last-call-another-possible-big-change-for-Seattle. Yesterday the Seattle City Council unanimously approved the resolution petitioning the Washington...
View ArticleThe Peacemaker: a review
Ken Sande’s book The Peacemaker is a biblical guide to resolving personal conflict and it is an excellent source for any Christian facing a disagreement. The book outlines all the steps and biblical...
View Article'OUTRAGE' UPDATE: 2nd profanity-laced video involving Canton, OH cop surfaces
Things may have just gone from bad to worse for the Canton, OH police department and a foul-mouthed police officer who has already been placed on administrative leave, as a second video, this one from...
View ArticleWant a Fresh Perspective? LEAVE or GET LOST
Once worked for a great Mentoring Boss whose best quality about him was to stop the meetings and brain storming sessions and tell us all to GET OUT OF HIS OFFICE. But it was not meant in a bad way; he...
View ArticleFood Preservation 101: How to can, freeze and dry asparagus; asparagus recipes
Asparagus is in season in Seattle farmers markets from April-July. Preserve asparagus for use throughout winter by canning, pickling, freezing or drying. Canned and pickled asparagus can be served as...
View Article"Truth Is, We Are Always Changing," Says McDonald's
When President Obama first ran for office, he insisted that his candidacy would not even have been possible at any other time in history or anywhere else on earth. He banked on the possibility of the...
View ArticleSeahawks make a splash in free agency: acquire Sidney Rice and Tavaris Jackson
Wednesday was a big day for the Seattle Seahawks, as the team landed free agents Tavaris Jackson and Sidney Rice. Proving that the team is definitely headed in a new direction and that the Pete...
View ArticlePho Tai is the real deal in Puyallup
You have seen them around. The pho restaurants with the cutesy names like Pho the Best and What the Pho. The name is fun enough that it gets you in the door but the name shouldn’t be the best thing...
View ArticleQuiet theatre group announces production of new play
The Quiet theatre group has announced that their new play, The Beating of a Warrior’s Heart, will be presented next month in Seattle. It is an original play by Quiet’s Artistic Director, Josh Hornbeck...
View ArticleAmazon makes a deal with Toys R Us
In the on going battle of the e-readers Seattle-based Amazon and Barnes & Noble traded blows by each announcing another brick & mortar outlet for their respective e-readers. It was first...
View ArticleCraving Grace by Lisa Velthouse
Do you ever have a craving? Most cravings are for the sweet and pleasant sensual things, like ice cream or chocolate. But have you ever had an intense craving for grace? Well, that is essentially what...
View ArticleNASA mission will send green spacecraft to Jupiter
When the Juno spacecraft takes off from Cape Canaveral for Jupiter on August 5, it will carry a new generation of green power never seen before on extended space missions. Thanks to innovative...
View ArticleB.C. Family Getaway: Head north to Vancouver with these family friendly hotels
Although it's been a few years since I've had to book kid or family-friendly hotels, there are plenty of options in Vancouver, BC. While attending a conference in the city earlier this summer, I...
View ArticleSweet Mona's in Langley: Does chocolate get any better than this?
Visitors to the little town of Langley on Whidbey Island are often pleasantly surprised when they take a walk down 2nd Street and discover “Sweet Mona’s,” a little boutique chocolate business that...
View ArticlePlaces to go, people to see
The weather is finally starting to be beautiful and we are all ready to go out. Our dogs want to go also. Where and how to make this a quality day for our pets. Dog parks are always on the calendar...
View ArticleHow to be a voice, tell Congress "No" to Social Security / Medicare cuts
SEATTLE, Washington -- AARP has launched a campaign saying that our time is almost up - as early as today Congress could vote on a deal to pay the nation's bills that could lead to cuts in seniors'...
View ArticleAmazon makes a 'prime' deal with NBCUniversal
Back in April Seattle-based e-commerce giant Amazon launched a new video streaming service called 'prime' rocketing them into the online movie and television race. Today with the announcement of a...
View ArticleParenting Reminders Series by Kristy Mardini
Parenting Reminders is a series, created by Parenting Examiner Kristy Mardini, to help parents enhance their parenting skills to the fullest level possible. The Parenting Reminders series will not...
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week in Seattle
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7. This year's theme "Talk to Me! - Breastfeeding - A 3D Experience" focuses on mobilizing youth intergenerational work. Why 3D? Three-dimensions of support: time,...
View ArticleUW Huskies and WSU Cougars to star in regional Pac-12 Network
Everyone here at Comcast is excited about the news that in the summer of 2012, we'll be carrying a new regional sports network dedicated to Washington. The many Huskies and Cougars who work here are...
View ArticlePoor pruning practices or victim of vandals?
I’ve seen some poor pruning jobs in my life, but this takes the cake. In neighborhoods scattered across Seattle there are Cypress trees with a similar shape. I’ve often wondered if these tree owners...
View ArticleOly Trot 4-Mile family fun run/walk!
Join Olympia's Thanksgiving Day tradition with fun, family friendly event in downtown Olympia. Four miles around Capital Lake and through the Capital Campus. All runners will receive custom arm...
View ArticleThere's always something to blow the remodel budget
Remodeling is not easy. Large projects have a way of pushing you to the limit of sanity. Even when everything is perfectly planned, you must still plan on the unexpected. The project in the attached...
View ArticleKaty Perry Brings Candyland to KeyArena
On July 20th Katy Perry hit the stage at a sold-out KeyArena for her California Dreams Tour. Her set list included songs new and old, such as “Teenage Dream”, “Firework”, “Ur so Gay” and “I Kissed a...
View ArticleSeattle chefs battle in cook-off for a cause
This week a little taste of Italy came to Seattle with a celebrity cook-off for a cause hosted by the Italian winery, Allegrini at La Spiga restaurant. The three competing chefs were charged with...
View ArticleHow to advocate for your cause
At the recent Washington State Food and Nutrition Council annual conference in Lynnwood the topic of the day was advocacy. Nancy Amidei of the Civic Engagement Project was the key note speaker. She...
View ArticleIs drinking tea good for your health?
Seattle may be the coffee capital of the world, but tea is also a beverage of choice. In fact tea worldwide is the second most consumed drink behind water. All tea is derived from the dried leaves of...
View ArticleMaking a Moroccan meal
This weekend was Moroccan Mom’s night out using the review copy of Pat Crocker’s 150 Best Tagine Recipes. When getting together with a group it’s great to do a themed dinner since everyone can prepare...
View ArticleWSFNC conference on Advocacy for sustainable food systems is September 9th
The Washington State Food and Nutrition Council (WSFNC) is hosting their annual Conference next week on Advocating for Sustainable and Accesible Food Systems. This promises to be an exciting and...
View ArticleBlueberry rose sauce recipe
Home canning is a movement that has been gaining ground. Not only do you get to preserve the fresh taste of Northwest bounty, but you can enjoy local foods all year long and there are significant cost...
View ArticleStrawberry and mascarpone crepes recipe
Strawberry and Mascarpone Crepe Recipe These crepes are a wonderful breakfast/brunch treat and oh so easy to make. They take full advantage of fresh, Northwest strawberries when their in season. Check...
View ArticleSummer food safety tips for handling fresh produce
Summertime in the Northwest means more access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Hallmarks of summer here in Puget Sound include eating a slice of fresh watermelon, picking cherries off the tree, or...
View ArticleWhy breast feeding is best
Breast feeding is best. Period. Full stop. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “Breast feeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually...
View ArticleWhy is breast feeding so difficult?
So if Research demonstrates that breast feeding is best and 3 out of 4 mothers indicate they want to breast feed why are exclusive breast feeding rates of infants so low at 3 and 6 months of age? Much...
View ArticleWhat to do in Seattle this summer: Head to a dance party to benefit a ...
Get your dancing shoes on this Thursday and head out for a night on the town to benefit Postpartum Support International of Washington (PSI)! All this summer on the third Thursday of the month (7/21,...
View ArticleBlueberry apple green tea recipe
This blueberry and apple green tea recipe is the perfect refreshment for a Puget Sound summer day. It takes advantage of locally grown Washington blueberries and Washington apple juice and has the...
View ArticleHow can we promote breastfeeding?
Since breast feeding rates are lower than we’d like to see in the US and in Washington State, what can we do to help promote breastfeeding? The Surgeon General issued a this year to encourage more...
View ArticleBastyr Herb and Food Fair is this Saturday, June 4
Don’t miss the 13 annual Bastyr University Herb and Food Fair this Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is "Growing Healthy Families" with an emphasis on how to support...
View ArticleTime to head out to your local farmer's market
We're blessed here in the Northwest to have several farmer's markets open year round in select parts of King County. But it truly feels like Spring when your local markets open up. Most markets start...
View ArticleWhat should you feed backyard chickens?
Raising chickens in your backyard is a fun and fairly easy endeavor. More and more people in the Seattle area are embracing chickens. For those exploring the world of raising backyard chickens, there...
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