Point Ruston Just Keeps Getting Better
What used to be home to an ugly, smelly smelter plant for Asarco has magically transformed into a lovely, walkable shopping and dining district and homes for those who prefer condominiums or apartment...
View ArticleAll-Around Fun at Long Beach
A couple of weeks ago, we took a short R&R to my favorite Washington beach. Long Beach has everything a beach lover could ask for – shopping, great dining, and of course, a beach to walk on or...
View ArticleJuly Weather, Including the Fourth, in Seattle
Guest post by Meteorologist Michael Fagin of West Coast Weather Many Seattleites are not happy with the drizzle, accompanied with temperatures in the mid 60’s, that we experienced this past weekend....
View ArticleIs Summer Over?
Guest post by Meteorologist Michael Fagin of West Coast Weather Our favorite meteorologist, Michael Fagin, has good news for this holiday weekend. Whether you’re on the fence about attending...
View ArticleWill Seattle Experience a White Christmas?
By Michael Fagin Last year the Seattle area received some light snow on Christmas Eve. What are the odds of that happening again this year or that we’ll have a blanketing of white on Christmas Day?...
View ArticleLocal Activities After Christmas, 2018
The kids are still home from school, so why not try out some of our local holiday wonders – ones you may have missed while getting ready for the big day yesterday. Here are some ideas: Zoolights at...
View ArticleSmith Tower: A Salute to the Roaring Twenties
When I was young, the Smith Tower loomed over all the other buildings on Seattle’s skyline. Built in 1914, the Tower became the first skyscraper in Seattle at 484 feet tall with 38 stories. More than a...
View ArticleNew Vancouver WA Waterfront Showcases the Columbia River
“The fourth largest city in Washington (State) has ample reason to promote their heritage, but a new waterfront project in the works will give them more cause to toot their horn. Set to open the first...
View ArticleVisit Washington State Using Your 2018 Tax Refund
You’ve finally finished that dreaded tax filing task and you've discovered you’re getting a tax refund you didn’t expect. Why not use that money to visit WA State?
View ArticleHoliday Weekend Weather Around Puget Sound: Memorial Day Looks Good
By Michael Fagin, operational meteorologist at West Coast Weather If you’ve decided to stay home and skip the throngs of humanity traveling this holiday week-end, the weatherman has some great news for...
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