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Life in the San Juan Islands, located a 90-minute drive northwest of Seattle, revolves aroun… Read more
In 1819, Donald McKenzie was exploring the Snake River for the Hudson’s Bay Company when he came to its confluence with another river. Unsure of its origin, he sent three members of his fur trapping expedition to further explore the river. They never returned. Read more
Every afternoon, Amtrak’s eastbound Empire Builder pulls out of Portland’s Union Station headed through the Columbia Gorge to Spokane where, in the wee hours of the morning, it hooks up to the train originating in Seattle. Read more
Home & Garden
With spring almost here, it’s time to start thinking about planning out our vegetable garden… Read more
February is the shortest month of the year, so why does it always feel like it’s the longest? Read more
I began writing for Northwest50Plus back in 2003 when it was NW Senior News. I remember how unqualified I felt, writing for seniors — people with so much more life experience. Read more
A few months ago, I stopped at a neighborhood garage sale and a decorative sign caught my eye. No doubt this sign was a vintage-themed Christmas decoration given the weathered red-and-green-colored letters that spelled out, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The price was right and the sentiment, well, it was perfect. Read more
If you’re new to gardening, you probably think we who have been at it for a while have our skills perfected and gardens that look fabulous all the time. It’s not true. Read more
Health & Wellness
Brad Pendergraft acts out strategies to interrupt negative thought patterns. Worrying, he says, doesn’t have to be a constant in your life. You can change. Read more
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More Oregonians are making their end-of-life wishes known through forms known as Physician O… Read more
Here we are in a new year, and I’ve been thinking about something simple I could do to impro… Read more
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