Antique Shopping in Pioneer Square

My mother came to stay recently, and knowing that she really loved ‘antiquing’ I wondered where best to take her.  Surely Seattle’s oldest neighborhood would have antique shops?  So off we went to explore Pioneer Square, and we sure got more than we bargained for! Read more

Spokane Washington

Spokane, Washington was the site of the 1974 World’s Fair. It retains the atmosphere and activity of a city honored with the presence of such a display. Riverfront Park, the remaining legacy of that year, was built on property that once housed a very busy rail yard. Spokane continues to grow and is the second largest city in Washington State and the biggest city between Seattle and Minneapolis. It has a population of almost 201,000 people. Read more

Washington State May Collect DNA from Arrestees

OLYMPIA —The American Civil Liberties Union has called recently proposed legislation unconstitutional if enacted. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Miloscia, Democrat- Federal Way, House bill  HB-1382, allows police to collect DNA samples from those arrested for felonies and gross misdemeanors, even before they are charged with a crime. Read more