Greg Roth has ridden the Obliteride, the annual fundraiser for cancer research, for five straight years. This year he cycled 3,100 miles for the cause. He says, yes, it's punishing, but it's no comparison to the pain and agony experienced from losing two women he loved deeply.
In an all-new Book Lust, Nancy Pearl goes from interviewer to interviewee! In this special episode, Nancy and co-author Jeff Schwager talk about their new book "The Writer's Library." The book is an intimate, moving, and insightful collection of interviews with great literary legends including Donna Tartt, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Andrew Sean Greer, Laila Lalami, and Michael Chabon. The writers reveal the books that made them think, brought them joy, and changed their lives.
Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, faces GOP gubernatorial challenger Loren Culp, a police chief in the town Republic. Inslee, Culp, and head chairs of the state Democratic and Republican parties lay out their qualifications and vision to lead Washingtonians.
A bicycle-powered demonstration called the Peace Peloton is rolling through neighborhoods calling for racial justice and economic reform. The group includes people of all colors and ages coming together to create community. And, by bringing people of different races together as one, it raises awareness and understanding that's beneficial to all.
What do Seattle sports stars K.J. Wright of the Seahawks, Jordin Canada of the world champion Storm, and the Sounders Stefan Frei have in common? They're all teaming up with social justice organizations to encourage people to vote, especially those from underrepresented communities.
🗳️ You should have your ballot any day now, if not already! If you're still unsure about some of the local races, head to our Video Voters' Guide. Hear video statements directly from candidates running for King County Superior Court Judge Positions 13 and 30. And, supporters and opponents of King County Proposition No. 1, four King County Charter Amendments, and Seattle Proposition No. 1 were invited to weigh in with pro and con video statements.
See how one man conceived, engineered and financed the building of the first underground hydroelectric plant in the nation at Snoqualmie Falls. Charles Baker brought electricity to the masses and forever changed the lives of those living in the Northwest.
This episode of AgeWise TV features a video tour of Seattle's international food scene. Plus, art lessons on making paper boxes and sun prints, a forest walk, and Tai Chi. AgeWise TV is curated content for older adults and is a production of Pike Market Senior Center.
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