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Best dinner shortcuts to buy from Costco now

Costco to the rescue during this busy time of year. Stock up on yummy pasta, delicious salad kits, healthy frozen veggie mixes and more.

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Heartwarming holiday traditions from local families

Our readers share some darling and creative ideas for making the holidays extra special. Be inspired by these feel-good traditions.

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Urgent care for children

Mary Bridge Pediatric Urgent Care offers fast and safe care for a variety of non-life-threatening conditions.

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Weekly catch-up

News and recommendations to know about this week

Shi Shi, a green sea turtle rescued on a Washington beach, has an unusual rescue story with a feel-good ending.

An award-winning novel about a girl discovering her Native American identity, perfect for middle-grade readers and written by a local author.

The whole family will enjoy this new animated version of the book series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" on Disney+ now.

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Hands-on, experiential learning at CWA

Visit Charles Wright Academy, an independent day school in Tacoma dedicated to active, joyful learning. Registration is open for parent Info sessions.

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Enter our holiday giveaway extravaganza

We are giving away 15 amazing prizes, perfect for a family to enjoy. Hurry! The last day to enter is Dec. 19.

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A top global private school opens in Bellevue in 2022

BASIS Independent Schools will bring an innovative interdisciplinary instruction model to Bellevue next fall.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Go on a holiday-themed nature adventure to find wooden snowmen in the woods.
See an enchanting and affordable holiday light display at Garden d'Lights.
Another walking light show, Dazzle in Maple Valley is sure to put the whole fam in the holiday spirit.