The bowl of ramen that merges Japan and the American South
Potlikker, the broth left over after cooking a pot of greens, makes a flavorful base for ramen in this recipe.
Day: February 23, 2025
Seattle-area adult hockey leagues and lessons are awesome icebreakers
A former Seattle Times sports staffer discovers the challenges and rewards of ice hockey in person — along with a whole new world of friendships and connections.
Metro to resume bus fare inspections: What to expect
Following a pause begun during the pandemic, King County Metro will again enforce fares on the region’s buses. But inspectors will approach the job differently.
WA pay transparency lawsuits spark ‘cottage industry’ claims
After two years and 250 lawsuits, Washington’s pay transparency law has sparked allegations that attorneys and job seekers are acting as “bounty hunters.”
Excerpt from Rick Steves’ ‘On the Hippie Trail’
In this excerpt from Rick Steves’ “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer,” Steves sets out to explore Kabul on his own.
Emma Stone’s popcorn dress pops at ‘SNL’ 50th anniversary special
Why don’t all outfits have popcorn pockets, like this Louis Vuitton gem worn by Emma Stone at the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special?
Rant & Rave: Reader’s heart warmed by a neighbor’s generosity
RAVE to my next-door neighbor who shoveled the snow off the sidewalk in front of our house and the walkway up to our porch last week. He had this done before we had even woken up. What a great neighbor for this couple in their 70s. RANT to the young wo…
Trump keeps talking about taking PNW water — is that possible?
President Trump’s not the first to propose sending Pacific Northwest water to California, but there are technical reasons why it has never happened.
Northwest tribe ensures traditional salmon smoking doesn’t become a lost art
With sharp knives, fire that creates the perfect smoke, and determination to honor their ancestors, this family has been spreading the knowledge for years.
Rick Steves looks back on his first epic trip in ‘On the Hippie Trail’
“On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer,” features photographs, a foldout map and reproductions of journal pages.