Skiers and snowboarders come back down into the main base area at Crystal Mountain on the first day of general public access at the ski area last month. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)
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Outdoors

How your WA ski country experience will be different this season

Here’s a rundown of everything new this winter in Washington's snowy recreation areas, with notes on ski areas, gear, the snow itself, the backcountry and more. VIEW Updated

Fund For Those In Need

How a 71-year-old immigrant in Seattle got his citizenship — and a job at Lumen Field VIEW
A toddler would only cry, then WA helpers brought the gift of words VIEW
Teaching technology to Seattle-area seniors is easing loneliness, likely saving lives
How to help your Seattle-area neighbors at a crucial moment VIEW

Politics

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., embraces former Washington Metropolitan Police Department officer Michael Fanone before the start of a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) DCAB203 DCAB203

Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob WATCH

Opinion

Twitter's experience is hard to replicate | Op-Ed
Erwin Chemerinsky
Does the First Amendment protect a right to discriminate? | Erwin Chemerinsky
Iowa to South Carolina a sensible move for Democratic primary | Editorial
David Horsey
The company he keeps | Horsey cartoon

Local News

Officer Jordan Jackson

Bellevue road closures planned Tuesday for police officer memorial

Featured Columnist

WA looks for an answer to the drug crisis

Mental Health

As psychedelic therapy arrives in PNW, pros learn how to lead trips
At a pizza party for mental health, WA farmers find community amid stress
In a first, King County moves against WA for mental health failures in jails
Give thanks to veterans by supporting mental health care

Business & Tech

Why skywriting and other forms of aerial advertising are booming VIEW

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Nation & World

In this image from video provided by Leslie Bowman, Anderson Lee Aldrich surrenders to police at a home where his mother, Laura Voepel, was renting a room in Colorado Springs, Colo., on June 18, 2021. According to sealed law enforcement documents verified by The Associated Press, Aldrich’s actions brought SWAT teams and the bomb squad to the normally quiet neighborhood, forced the grandparents to flee for their lives and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes to escape a possible bomb blast. (Leslie Bowman via AP) NY956 NY956

‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath VIEW

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Food & Drink

Jambon beurre sandwiches at L’Ami Pierr in New York, on Nov. 23, 2022. For French sandwich shops in New York, jambon beurre — ham on a buttered baguette — is one of the most difficult, yet satisfying feats. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times) XNYT160 XNYT160

This Proustian ideal of a ham sandwich can be a treat for one or enhance a buffet

Pacific NW Magazine

Catching up with Margarethe Cammermeyer on the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in WA

‘Love, Equally’ celebrates WA marriage equality, LGBTQ civil rights

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Arts & Life

Elizabeth Brammer and Belinda Fu in “Austen Unbound” at Book-It Repertory Theatre.

Taproot, Book-It invite you into their takes on Jane Austen’s world

Photography

Tyler Slater tosses a crab pot into the water off the Edmonds Fishing Pier on a chilly evening Edmonds on December 3, 2022. Slater is hoping to catch red rock crab or dungeness crab using chicken, squid and herring for bait. The recreational crab fishing season is open in this area until December 31st.
Local News

Crab: A tasty holiday season harvest

Geno Smith warms up for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 222344
Seahawks

Photos Seahawks beat the Rams VIEW

Members of the Seattle SeaCordsmen finish off a carol with smiles during the 37th Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Celebration at Pike Place Market on Friday night. The competition benefits the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank. 222197
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Figgy Pudding carolers bring the holiday spirit to Pike Place Market VIEW

Ben Schurko, with Fleming’s Holiday Lighting, wraps a tree with green and blue Seahawk lights along the North plaza at Lumen Field. There’s 51 lights to a bundle. Each tree takes about 35 bundles, more than 1750 lights. Fleming’s Holiday Lighting specializes in commercial holiday lighting in King County.. 222304
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Lumen Field plaza lights up for the holidays VIEW