Intrepid traveler, Bob Lewis tours North Korea

Bob Lewis poses with a North Korean soldier at the southern border, the ‘DMZ,’ with permission. - Contributed Photo
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Bob Lewis poses with a North Korean soldier at the southern border, the ‘DMZ,’ with permission.
One month after North Korea’s third nuclear test, Bob Lewis boarded a plane to Pyongyang. Lewis, 81, a retired dentist, has visited many places — Vietnam, Mexico, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, and even Iran and Cuba.

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1:45 PM May 13, 2013

Secret Spring Farm Field Trip

Today is Food Revolution Day, a day that is committed to learning about where our food is sourced. I thought it was a perfect day to share a recent visit to my new favorite farm on Bainbridge Island, Secret Spring Farm.  It was a great day to get together for a Secret Spring Farm Field Trip...

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Blogs 12:31 PM May 17, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Copper River Salmon Season 2013 in the Pacific Northwest

There are 26 Haggen and Top Food stores located in western Washington, with headquarters in the Bellingham, WA area. The chain has started the count down for the coveted Copper River Salmon Season 2013 to begin. Haggen and Top Food Stores offer the freshest, exceptional quality and variety of Pacific Salmon from Mid-May through October....

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Blogs 4:01 PM May 15, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Outlook: bright and sunny

Loud and About Column by Heija Nunn Checking the weather forecast is not part of my daily routine. I know what to expect. Just like my default plan for Seattle weather –layers, layers, layers – my own personal outlook has a default setting that is consistent, predictable and for the most part, safely reliable for the people...

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Blogs 10:48 AM May 14, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway

Gluten Free Foodies Celiac Awareness 2013 Giveaway enter to win a new, fancy Gluten Free Foodies apron to wear and share the Gluten Free Foodies love! We are chatting it up, cooking it up, and giving away all sorts of fun during our Celebrate Celiac Awareness for 31 Days in May ! Please share this...

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Blogs 5:45 PM May 13, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

A safe place for teens

BY ANDY NYSTROM AND CELINA KAREIVA Punk-rock statesman Ian MacKaye once said in an interview about young musicians, “I feel like right now while we’re talking, there’s some kids, if they’re not already playing it, they’re cookin’ it up — it’s comin’, can’t be stopped.” Old Fire House Teen Center Program Coordinator Rana Shmait wholeheartedly agrees with...

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Blogs 12:48 PM May 10, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Michael McDonald comes to Parlor Live

BY KEEGAN PROSSER Michaal McDonald is the kind of entertainer that’s got his hands in everything: acting, directing, writing, stand-up comedy. But you’ll probably know him best as man-child Stuart Larkin, a character he played during his 10-year run on “MadTV.” After leaving the show in 2007, McDonald worked both behind and in front of the camera...

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Blogs 10:13 AM May 8, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Mercer Island artist's sculpture to be featured on NBC's Grimm

Fans of the NBC show Grimm know to expect the unexpected. The same is true for a Mercer Island artist whose sculpture will be featured on the May 7 episode of the show.

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updated 3:48 PM May 2, 2013

Hedge your bets | On College

'How many schools should I apply to?' I am asked this question daily by students who have been told that they should only apply to a maximum of eight colleges. I am uncomfortable setting a hard and fast number, since so many individual factors come into play.

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1:19 PM April 22, 2013

Taste and vote for your favorite recipes at Island House

The Merrill Gardens third annual Taste of Merrill Gardens Top Chef Competition is Wednesday, April 17.

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10:43 AM April 17, 2013

Tasting wines in Woodinville | On Wine

I have toured many of the wine regions of the world: the Mosel in Germany, Bordeaux in France, Tuscany in Italy, the Duero in Portugal. Of course, many visits to Sonoma and Napa Valleys. The other day, I ventured into Woodinville for the first time for wine tasting.

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4:23 PM April 16, 2013

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