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    Charles Wright stands on the deck at his Seattle home, with a view of his garden below.  He grows produce in his yard and gives it away to people who need to feed their families.  Shot Tuesday, May 31,2022. 220359
    July 15, 2022 at 7:00 am

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    Don Cushing uses a pole trimmer to snip branches on the laurel hedge at the back of the author’s yard.
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    Nominees for Seattle’s Neighbor Day include so many outstanding neighbors — right in our own backyards

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    The Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration will be back in full swing June 16-19. This gala ensemble was part of a previous festival. (Courtesy of the Northwest Accordion Society)
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