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Frank Mesa and the Solar’ternative team were recently in Hawaii to support their sister company, customizing solar energy systems with a built-in battery and generator that can operate the whole home or just one room.

Save money, ditch the outages with made-in-Washington solar solution

Save summer energy credits for those winter bills

Frank Mesa and the Solar’ternative team were recently in Hawaii to support their sister company, customizing solar energy systems with a built-in battery and generator that can operate the whole home or just one room.
Christopher Walton, founder and managing partner of Walton Law. The firm recently opened a new office in Mountlake Terrace, expanding its service area from its existing Bellingham office.

Are you covered? Many Washington motorists are underinsured

Learn the #1 piece of advice this Snohomish County lawyer gives Washington drivers

Christopher Walton, founder and managing partner of Walton Law. The firm recently opened a new office in Mountlake Terrace, expanding its service area from its existing Bellingham office.
For many, autumn is their favorite season at Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island. Photo courtesy of Bloedel Reserve and Erin Fisher.

Elevate your autumn experience at Bloedel Reserve

Fall walks to festive squash hunts, there’s something for all at this Bainbridge Island Reserve!

  • Sep 25, 2023
  • by Bloedel Reserve
For many, autumn is their favorite season at Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island. Photo courtesy of Bloedel Reserve and Erin Fisher.
Early detection is the key to successful lung cancer treatment and survival, so screenings can literally make a difference between life and death. iStock / courtesy Western Washington Medical Group

Lung cancer screenings save lives

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States, and the leading cause of cancer deaths. Early detection is the key to… Continue reading

Early detection is the key to successful lung cancer treatment and survival, so screenings can literally make a difference between life and death. iStock / courtesy Western Washington Medical Group
From left, Brittney Frantece, Kari Karsten and Roya Amirsoleymani, along with Catalina Cantu (Xicana), not pictured, are Centrum’s 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. Photos courtesy Centrum

Centrum Welcomes Curatorial Arts Worker Residents Sept. 11 to 25

It’s with great excitement that Centrum announces the 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. This two-week invitational program brings together a range of specialists working… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2023
  • by Centrum
From left, Brittney Frantece, Kari Karsten and Roya Amirsoleymani, along with Catalina Cantu (Xicana), not pictured, are Centrum’s 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. Photos courtesy Centrum
Sheila Rowe, a paralegal at Walton Law, and Christopher Walton, founder and managing partner of Walton Law. (supplied)

What to do after a car accident in Washington state

Stay calm, get help, and speak with an attorney before negotiating with insurance companies

Sheila Rowe, a paralegal at Walton Law, and Christopher Walton, founder and managing partner of Walton Law. (supplied)
We all make mistakes and despite our best efforts, sometimes teens still trip up on the path to adulthood. How can you be there to support your teen when mistakes happen?

Despite best efforts, some teens will still experiment. How can you help?

Navigating underage drug and alcohol use with your teen

We all make mistakes and despite our best efforts, sometimes teens still trip up on the path to adulthood. How can you be there to support your teen when mistakes happen?
Lynn Dahlen was looking for a flexible, rewarding position following her retirement from a career in human resources, and found it working with seniors through Right at Home of Snohomish County.

Finding purpose post-retirement: HR professional finds second career in senior care

Opportunity to make a difference within a flexible, supportive environment brings rewards

Lynn Dahlen was looking for a flexible, rewarding position following her retirement from a career in human resources, and found it working with seniors through Right at Home of Snohomish County.
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Back to School: Envisioning Education in the 10G Era

As students gear up to head back to school, the horizon of education is evolving. The future of learning will rely on cutting-edge technologies that… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2023
  • NCTA
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How medication errors turn into nursing home abuse

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse occurs more frequently than you might think, even in the Puget Sound region. While many forms of abuse leave physical marks… Continue reading

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Mentoring is a great opportunity for both mentor and mentee!
Mentoring is a great opportunity for both mentor and mentee!
If tourism is to become a force for good, then we must find projects that help make that happen. To learn more, visit Transformational Travel - Whidbey and Camano Islands at whidbeycamanoislands.com

Why Embrace?

By Jack Penland Atop our new logo sits a single word. All at once, it’s an invitation, a request and a promise. It’s also figurative… Continue reading

If tourism is to become a force for good, then we must find projects that help make that happen. To learn more, visit Transformational Travel - Whidbey and Camano Islands at whidbeycamanoislands.com
When it comes to helping teens make healthy choices, fear tactics don’t work but open, honest, safe communication does!

Wondering how to talk to your child about tobacco?

Back to school conversations can help your teen make healthy choices this school year

When it comes to helping teens make healthy choices, fear tactics don’t work but open, honest, safe communication does!
Directly asking your loved one and nursing home staff questions can shine a light on the care—good or bad—they are receiving. Submitted

Elder abuse in a nursing home

If you suspect that your loved one is being abused in a long-term care facility, but you have not observed visible signs, such as bruising,… Continue reading

Directly asking your loved one and nursing home staff questions can shine a light on the care—good or bad—they are receiving. Submitted
Jon Walsh, Mortgage Loan Manager, Peoples Bank Everett Financial Center. Photo courtesy Peoples Bank

Is now a good time to buy a home? (Spoiler: Yes!)

The right home plus the right home loan is a winning combination

Jon Walsh, Mortgage Loan Manager, Peoples Bank Everett Financial Center. Photo courtesy Peoples Bank
Cesar Osorio, owner of Jay’s Flooring, celebrates his birthday this month and is marking the occasion by offering fantastic in store deals!

This birthday celebration could bring big savings for your next flooring project!

Family-owned Snohomish County flooring store celebrates owner’s birthday with a gift for you

Cesar Osorio, owner of Jay’s Flooring, celebrates his birthday this month and is marking the occasion by offering fantastic in store deals!
Remote workers can take advantage of a variety of benefits at Think Tank Cowork in downtown Everett.

Everett cowork space continues to wow businesses and entrepreneurs alike

Find your work flow at this high-tech, purpose-built downtown coworking space

Remote workers can take advantage of a variety of benefits at Think Tank Cowork in downtown Everett.
If you or a loved one has been injured at a nursing home in the Puget Sound region, contact the offices of Walton Law, APC at (360) 526-6899 for a no obligation, free case evaluation. submitted

Finding a nursing home in northwestern Washington

How to find out if a nursing home has a history of elder abuse or neglect

If you or a loved one has been injured at a nursing home in the Puget Sound region, contact the offices of Walton Law, APC at (360) 526-6899 for a no obligation, free case evaluation. submitted
Ageism is a widespread problem that shows up in a variety of ways across cultures and societies. It even shows up in older people themselves as something called “internalized ageism.”

Just say no to ageism – including your own!

What does it mean to be ageist? Ageism refers to prejudice, stereotyping or discrimination based on a person’s age. It can happen to people of… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2023
  • by Right At Home
  • Seniors
Ageism is a widespread problem that shows up in a variety of ways across cultures and societies. It even shows up in older people themselves as something called “internalized ageism.”
From left to right, Darnesha Weary and Kendra Montgomery, owners of Pitch Black Entertainment.

Pitch Black Entertainment: Uniting community and culture in Everett

“We’re stronger when we are supporting one another.”

From left to right, Darnesha Weary and Kendra Montgomery, owners of Pitch Black Entertainment.