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It’s fifth-grade recess and a wild game of soak ’em has come down to me alone – the smallest kid in class. My teammates can barely watch. A wiry kid on the other side has the... — Updated 1/31/2023

I bought the newly remastered "Revolver" album the other day. My review: It sounds better than ever, and Ringo's drumming is sensational. There, done. But the album rekindled... — Updated 11/30/2022

Graham Nash played through some pain Tuesday night at the Edmonds Center for the Arts and gave the audience a satisfying evening of songs and stories from his long career. Nash, of... — Updated 10/13/2022

The Liberty Walking half dollar is a beautiful coin. On its front side – heads – Lady Liberty strides grandly, arm outstretched, dress billowing. At left is a beaming sunrise,... — Updated 10/6/2022

Driving up Fir Street with my wife the other day, I had the kind of memory flash that comes to folks who move back to their hometown: Hey, this is my old route — I delivered... — Updated 8/31/2022

When you move back to your childhood hometown, memories seem around every corner. Especially when you can still walk the halls of your old elementary and junior high schools. I grew... — Updated 8/11/2022

When a massive Ariane 5 rocket lifted off from French Guiana carrying the James Webb Space Telescope – the most powerful and promising observational tool yet – astronomer Eric A... — Updated 4/14/2022

The life and times of a beloved Seattle Greek family restaurant is the subject of a new memoir by Mill Creek-area resident and University of Washington faculty member Taso Lagos.... — Updated 2/17/2022