Ice storm adds to weather woes in Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A deadly ice storm swept across the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, adding to the misery of residents struggling with power outages and treacherous roads since an earlier record snowfall. Washington's governor declared a state of emergency and the storm was blamed for at least two deaths, including that of a 20-month-old boy in Albany, Oregon, who police said was sitting in a ...
48 hours in Seattle
Got 48 hours to explore Seattle? Hope for good weather and follow the advice of a Reuters correspondent with local knowledge.
Biz buzz // Uptown Theatre closes for renovations
HENNEPIN — On Jan. 31, the Uptown Theatre closed for a renovation project that will upgrade the theater and address some of the single-screen movie house’s longstanding issues.
A Super market: Historic Wenatchee grocery store stocks up on great service
For Rossi Imperato of Wenatchee, the Plaza Super Jet is more than a neighborhood grocery store. It’s a way of life. The small food store at the corner of Okanogan and Orondo streets has been a fixture in the Wenatchee community for so long that many customers like Imperato have shopped there for the better part of their adult lives.
Seattle's old buildings: Opportunities, not obstacles
Seattle's old buildings should be maintained and upgraded as the city evolves, says writer Lawrence Kreisman, program director of Historic Seattle. Reusing these old buildings, he says, is one of the best ways to improve the environment. It's much greener than building green from scratch. And it can make good business sense.
