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Beautiful Escape

The three friends admired the cascading waterfall’s power and beauty. Some early fall rain and even a bit of snow energized the falls, which were now much more spectacular than ... [more]

Best of South Sound

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Center Stage

On the corner of 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma stand three theaters. The buildings echo stories of Tacoma’s past. They represent community, art and a future as bright as ... [more]

Destination Delicacy

Xinh (pronounced “sin”) Dwelley probably wouldn’t apply the words “fusion” or  “cuisine” to her culinary creations, but by using traditional regional ingredients and methods of preparation, as well as those ... [more]

Exit 143

Nestled on a plateau between the waters of the Puget Sound and the Green River Valley, rests the city of Federal Way — a metropolis encompassing a perfectly balanced lifestyle ... [more]

Finding Focus

You may have to duck when you enter Mike Hunziker’s California surfer-style photography class because the grass skirting hanging from the ceiling and lining the perimeter of the room is ... [more]

FUNdraising

I love to entertain and I have a passion for philanthropy so participating in a fundraising luncheon to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society seemed like a perfect match. Three ... [more]

Letter from the Editor

When the leaves start changing and the air gets crisp, I think about harvest time. It’s truly amazing how much fresh produce can be grown in a small space. And ... [more]

Maple Paradise

Master gardener and certified horticulturist Irene Mills has a knack for gardening and turning the simple into the spectacular. The proof is in her Bonney Lake backyard. Dotted with friendly, ... [more]

Taking Care of Business

Babe Lehrer is a giver, both to the people who know her and to the city she lives in. Full of spunk, her youthful energy defies the fact that many ... [more]

Their Forever Home

We’ve always wanted to live with a view of the mountains,” Joyce Jansen said. “It was a long process to get here. It took us about a year to design ... [more]