Chum salmon appear to be having a boom year in the Northwest, thanks to good ocean conditions that benefit fall chum runs and endangered orcas all over the region.

In the Pacific Northwest, an informal group of community members meets every week to discuss their disagreements. While they often differ on political views, they enjoy the face-to-face engagement.

The Goodbye Look curates genre-bending and listening-focused jazz events at intimate Seattle venues that welcome fresh listeners into the fold.

Young Bettye LaVette didn’t differentiate between gospel, blues or country. That attitude has served her well, as she's covered songs from every corner of the music industry over her long career.