Culture Our Mother's Day gift guide Via Spiga 'Cove' Pump (Nordstrom) and Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Mountaineering Boot (REI). by Meredeth McMahon / May 9, 2007
Culture Where have the budget boutiques gone? The Frock Shop in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. (Frock Shop) by Meredeth McMahon / April 28, 2007
News Housing restrictions are leaving more PNW sex offenders homeless Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 25, 2023
Equity Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / July 4, 2023
Culture A no-sweat, forward-looking clearance sale strategy Our fashion maven says there's plenty of summer clothing marked down that can be adapted for other seasons, especially in the Northwest. by Meredeth McMahon / September 2, 2007
Culture How to maneuver the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Among our fashion maven's tips: Make a list of things you want, then grab and buy and worry about size later. by Meredeth McMahon / July 11, 2007
Culture Summer fashions for men who don't want to think too much Clockwise from top left: Tommy Bahama shirt, shark swim trunks, linen trousers, and flat-front chino shorts. by Meredeth McMahon / June 18, 2007
Culture Father's Day shopping emergency! It's late, but not too late, to do right by Dad. by Meredeth McMahon / June 12, 2007
Politics WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 26, 2023