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From afar, the questions surrounding his every public-stage movement are fascinating political theater playing out in a decidedly Other Washington: What's motivating Bob Woodward? From this Washington, it's less immediate, but equally tantalizing, especially given Woodward's scheduled Nov. 12 Mount Baker Theatre appearance - a few days after what promises to be a momentous national midterm election. His most recent release, "The Trump Tapes," an annotated audiobook version of...
RAYMOND - Weyerhaeuser workers reported back to work on Monday, Oct. 31, less than a week after 54% of union voters from the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) approved a new contract. The slim margin left a rift, with 46% of the workers unhappy with the outcome. Details of the negotiations and final contract have been kept under tight wraps. An inquiry from the Observer to IAMAW Vice President Brandon Bryant resulted in a vague response that...
Joanne Mehl blended her passion of horses and art to form a business where she paints vivid landscapes and equestrian activities. Mehl, who has been a professional, figurative artist since 1985, uses traditional media and techniques and works in an impressionist style. Through Joanne Mehl Paintings, she also offers painting lessons. She has been fond of horses since the 1960s and she's not slowing down. "I've been horse-crazy since I was a kid," Mehl said, adding she got her...
SEATTLE - Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Oct. 27 detailed elements of his One Seattle Graffiti Plan to beautify Seattle and address a surge in graffiti. "Not only does tagging and graffiti detract from the vibrancy of our city, there are tangible impacts on communities targeted by hate speech, small business owners whose shops are defaced, and residents who rely on City signage for information and guidance," said Harrell in a news release. "Incidents of graffiti...