Culture A historic new trail for Washington hikers William O. Douglas, here on a 1949 Mount Stuart climb with Mount Rainier as backdrop, was an avid hiker. by Harris Meyer / September 17, 2012
Culture How we clicked quality journalism off our TV screens The remote control made life easier for couch potatoes and changed TV news. by Floyd McKay / May 24, 2012
Culture Swedish-Providence questions remain after Planned Parenthood move Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 16, 2011
Culture Will Swedish limit choices for women and the dying under Providence deal? Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 11, 2011
Culture Yakima adds to its wine-based tourism attractions Vineyards surrounding the lodge in Yakima River valley. by Harris Meyer / July 21, 2011
Culture U.S. Catholic bishops misunderstand our death-with-dignity laws Meeting in Bellevue, the bishops take a firmer line on physician-assisted aid-in-dying laws and make allegations about abuses that are not supported by the experience in Oregon and Washington. by Harris Meyer / July 4, 2011
Culture 'Free' colon-cancer screenings often come with a catch Campaigns to encourage colon-cancer screening have featured celebrities such as actor Terrence Howard. by Harris Meyer / May 14, 2011
Culture Aloha shirts: 75 years of style, spirit The author on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is in the background. by Floyd McKay / March 29, 2011
Culture Happiness: There's something about Northwest communities Fairhaven is a popular district in Bellingham. by Floyd McKay / January 25, 2011
Culture In Vancouver, check out the Festival of Lights VanDusen Botanical Garden holds one of the region's most spectacular holiday lighting shows, and it run through Jan. 3. by Floyd McKay / December 11, 2010
