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
Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
Intiman's new Craig Lucas play: blighted lives and hidden truths Daniel Zaitchik, left, plays Billy and James McMenamin is Tad in the Intiman production of Craig Lucas' <I>Prayer for My Enemy</I> by Ben Rankin / August 13, 2007
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