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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Trees

Tips for Cutting Down Christmas Trees in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Seattle Area Road Work, Lane Closures & Conditions

Many roads throughout the year will be shut down to only one or two lanes as more crews fix our roadways. This will only heighten an already nightmarish traffic problem throughout the Puget Sound. So what can you do? First, consider the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) your friend. They provide a wealth of information on the comings and goings of road work and road closures in your area:

Seattle Snow/Flood Closures & Driving Tips

Seattle Snow/Flood Closures & Driving Tips

How to Obtain a Marriage License and More in King County

How to Obtain a Marriage License and More in King County

Grey’s Anatomy Intern House Location in Seattle

Grey’s Anatomy Intern House Location in Seattle

Three Best Seattle Christmas Light Displays

Drive or walk through the three best Seattle Christmas light displays, or see big holiday light displays in the Seattle area that are walk through only. Check out all your options for holiday lights.

What's the Legal Drinking Age in Washington?

The Legal Drinking Age in Washington

Seattle's Wall of Gum at the Market Theater

Seattle's Wall of Gum at the Market Theater

What to Know Before Getting a Motorcycle Endorsement in Washington State

Find out how to get a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license. Find a program to learn to ride a motorcycle safely and find out what you need to know before you go (it's not as easy as you think).

Swine Flu in Washington State

Find updates on Seattle and Washington State Swine Flu that originated in Mexico in April 2009. It has possibly trickled into the Seattle area as of April 29, 2009.

Recycling Changes for Seattle

Recycling Changes for Seattle

Seattle / Tacoma Garbage Collection

Seattle / Tacoma Garbage Collection

Find Road Closures in Washington State

Find Road Closures in Washington State

Seattle Area Snow Busses

Seattle Area Snow Busses

Quick Washington State Mountain Safety Tips

Washington State is a mecca of mountains for skiers, snow boarders, snowshoers, and sledders. Our mountains can open as early as mid-November or later in December depending on snowfall and usually close for the season in April sometimes May. Before you go get mountains safety tips.

Puget Sound & Seattle Flooding Tips

Puget Sound Flooding Tips

Where to Buy Flowers in Seattle

There are classic places to buy flowers in the Seattle area and the sky’s the limit on how much you spend. What’s best is you’ll support a local company.

Vintage-Inspired Shopping

Vintage-Inspired Shopping

Sinful Desserts for Sugar Lovers

Treat Yourselves to Sinful Seattle Area Desserts

How to Submit Photos to Seattle/Tacoma

Find out how to submit your photos to the Seattle/Tacoma About.com site.

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