Healthy Holiday Cleaning The holidays can mean having a lot of people over to the house which means a lot of cleaning. But instead of reachi...

12 Steps for Reducing Allergens at Home

Microscopic dust particles People with allergies know that there are things that trigger allergic reactions  all around us. They are practic...

Tacoma Smelter Plume – how to reduce exposure to the legacy pollutants

The Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) was caused by a copper smelter run by the company Asarco  in Tacoma. For about 100 years the industrial site...

Peter Ball, George Carey and sexual abuse

From the Guardian : Victims of a former bishop who sexually abused more than 18 young men have accused the Church of England, the police and...

Safe Swimming

This hot weather is great for enjoying lovely lakes and pools in Thurston County. Swimming is fun, great exercise, and is a refreshing way t...

"Monkey on the car"

I had intended to write a post this evening laying out how the Liberal Democrats can recover their fortunes. Instead I have posted this... &...

Mental health and disasters: Coping with stress

When you think about getting ready for a disaster, physical preparations — such as creating an emergency stockpile or finding a safe place t...

Church of England announces inquiry into Kendall House

BBC News reports: The Church of England is to carry out a review of one of its former homes in Gravesend, where it is claimed children were...

Healthy Holidays: 10 tips for safer gifts

By Kateri Wimsett, Education & Outreach Specialist Making a list?  Checking it twice?  Finding out who’s naughty and nice?  Yes, it’s th...

The evenings really were longer when I was young

The sort of people who think we should have British Summer Time all the year round are like those who think voting should be compulsory or t...

Food Safety for Bake Sales

Bake sales are a popular way for organizations to raise money. Who can say no to delicious homemade baked goods for a good cause? When the ...

Back-to-school tips for parents of children with asthma

By Kateri Wimsett, Education and Outreach Specialist   It’s here – the back-to-school season. As a working professional, married to a hig...