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Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Open-Face Sandwiches

Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family. Layered with a … read more

Mardie Rees and Sister Anne McNamara (muse) and Saint Anne made for Saint Anne Hospital. (Photo courtesy Scott Rees)

Celebrating Community and Healing

Gig Harbor artist Mardie Rees’ statue, “Saint Anne,” was recently unveiled at the Saint Anne Hospital in Burien. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) commissioned Rees to create the likeness of patroness Saint Anne for the hospital. Saint Anne was the mother of the … read more

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Common Misconceptions about Life Insurance

With the cost of most goods and services on the rise, straining many household budgets, families are likely looking for ways to cut expenses. But it’s important to make wise decisions before cutting, as some expenses are worth more than they cost and can provide a lot of benefits. … read more

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Should You Get Screened for Type 1 Diabetes?

More than 1.4 million Americans have type 1 diabetes — thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body attacks its own cells that produce insulin. Although type 1 diabetes is relatively less common when compared to type 2 diabetes, cases … read more

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Valentine’s Recipe for Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes

If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love. Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate … read more

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How to Build a Healthy Money Mindset for a Stable Financial Future

Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you, your children and other beneficiaries. While your path to building wealth should be tailored to your circumstances, this three-pronged approach from Freddie Mac can help you plan … read more

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These "bioplastic" cups can only be composted in an industrial composting facility; in most cases, they just end up in the landfill because they can't be recycled. (Credit: Unsplash)

Is Compostable Plastic Too Good to be True?

In recent years, there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use plastics and replacing them with so-called compostable plastics. Compostable plastics are … read more

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Understanding the Two Steps of Hands-Only CPR

Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation — or CPR — from a bystander can make the difference between life and death in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. In fact, immediate CPR … read more

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Collective Visions Gallery — Hosting the 17th Annual Juried Show

The Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton will host its 17th Annual Juried Show starting Jan. 13. This is one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most prestigious shows, featuring artists from across Washington state. Greg Robinson, chief curator of the Bainbridge Island Art … read more

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