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Celebrating the day ‘the sun turns around’ in the Pacific Northwest

Each December, tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest mark the winter solstice with what’s known as “Indian New Year.” The festivities include a feast commemorating the shortest day of the year, the return of longer days, and, eventually, springtime harvest.
Libby Denkmann

Anna King

Alec Cowan
Still grappling with staff shortages, Seattle area restaurants get creative

Holiday parties seem to be in full swing after a three-year hiatus during Covid — many of them taking place in restaurants. While it’s good news for businesses, staffing is still an issue for the hospitality sector.
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JuneBaby, acclaimed Seattle soul food restaurant, to close at year’s end
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Advocates call on Congress to fully fund food program for mothers and babies
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Studies show link between food insecurity and housing instability

King County is seeing a surge in evictions this winter. That means families are also struggling to buy food.
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Have a hara hachi bu Thanksgiving. Healthy tips for not busting your gut

‘Some really fascinating research shows that even two to five minutes of walking right after a meal will dramatically decrease your blood sugar level, so you have less of a spike.’
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
(Thanks)Giving to your local food bank

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. It's time for family and feasting, but also a great time of year to consider giving to your local food bank. Eric Williams, community partnerships director for Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and Nicole King, director of innovative programs for Northwest harvest, share the most impactful ways to give this holiday season.
Patricia Murphy
'The entire city is feeling it.' Seattle mourns the loss of chef Thierry Rautureau

On Sunday, Seattle chef Thierry Rautureau died of complications from pulmonary fibrosis. Thierry was a staple of the Seattle food scene — his restaurants, Rover, Luc, and Loulay, helped build Seattle’s reputation as a culinary destination.
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz
Seattle's 'Chef in the Hat' Thierry Rautureau dies at 64

Thierry Rautureau is remembered for cooking up a lasting legacy with skill, charm, generosity, and a fedora
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
It's in the bag! Washington's best baggers perform great grocery feats

This week, Washington state’s five top grocery baggers faced off in Shoreline for a chance to represent the Evergreen State on the national stage.
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