Local organizer aids the hoarding obsessed; works with therapists
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Four people seriously hurt in Bellingham house fire
Fire officials say the fire broke out at about 4:22 a.m. in the residence at 1208 24th Street.
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Five pets die in Poulsbo house fire
POULSBO, Wash . Five pets died in a Poulsbo house fire on Friday night. Poulsbo Fire Department, North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Navy Region Northwest, and Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue responded to the fire on Pioneer Way, south of the Hood Canal Bridge, just after 9 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, the roof was on fire and the kitchen was … (more)
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Around the Northwest
SEATTLE, Wa -11/14/11 — gg — 116476 — GREENWOOD FIRE — A Seattle Firefighter from Ladder 5 douses flames on the roof of a one-story building on the Nortrhwest corner of Greenwood Ave. North and North 112th St. Engine 35 driver John Stone, left, hoses soot off of firefighter Mike Dulas and Jim Bapst.
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$45 for $95 Worth of Spa Services at Truce in Bellevue
Before spas, people never set aside time for relaxation, causing parents to treat their children like accountants and banks to describe IRAs in terms of candy. Create time to unwind with today’s Groupon: for $45, you get $95 worth of massage, facial, or body treatments at Truce , located on the fourth floor of the Westin Bellevue . Services range from $65 to $270. At Truce, skilled aestheticians draw from venerated Asian and European healing techniques to detoxify and relax with massages and facials. The Truce signature massages melds Chinese, Indonesian, and European techniques, melting tension from backs and kneading muscles to demolish specific aches and supply lines for muscle knot warlords. Ease toxic buildup and excess fluid with the Jamu detox massage, which combines lemongrass and ginger herbs with skin rolling and percussive techniques. Tropical spa rituals such as the chi ginger ritual apply native spice blends to the skin, and a host of botanical facials combat aging, dry skin, and environmental damage. Apple and grape exfoliate while paprika detoxifies during the fire and ice facial, allowing your face to exist within two states of matter. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Ancient Rome Was ancient Rome really plagued by giant scorpions? Read more…
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$15 for $30 Worth of Mexican Fare and Drinks at Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant in Tacoma
Going out for Mexican food is easier than preparing it at home, which requires the ability to itch an eyelid with your tongue while chopping jalapeños. Revel in authentic Mexican fare with today’s Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of Mexican fare and drinks at Moctezuma’s Mexican Restaurant in Tacoma. Crowned the Weekly Volcano 2010 Tournament of the Tacos champion, the award-winning Moctezuma’s tantalizes taste buds with an extensive menu of bodacious burritos, crisp tacos, and sizzling fajitas. The talented chefs unfurl favorites, such as the pescado al ajo, seasoned mahi-mahi pan-fried in garlic butter ($13.99). The Mexico City tacos, which include the fire-swallowing carne asada ($13.49), star a trio of shrink-zapped corn tacos served on a taco holder and hand fed by the waitstaff. Diners can nosh on meat-free fare in the form of spinach enchiladas ($8.29), or interview a variety of comestibles to dwell on the same plate, including chile rellenos, enchiladas, tamales, and tostadas ($10.99 for two, $11.99 for three). The tequila flaming fajitas, an agglomeration of sirloin steak, marinated chicken, and tiger shrimp ($16.99), is flamed tableside with gold tequila and an eternal flame. Customers 21 and up will also receive a complimentary margarita shooter. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Animal Intelligence Which animal gives children the ability to use curse words? Read more…
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Wenatchee fire that killed two boys ruled arson
WENATCHEE, Wash . A house fire that killed two boys and injured their father has been preliminarily ruled arson and investigators believe the incident may be gang-related. The boys, ages 4 and 6, were killed and their father suffered serious burns in the fire.
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$129 for One Year of Financial-Planning Services from Jason DeMarre
Financial planning can help parents garner enough greenbacks to pay for their kids’ education or just help them build a tree house made out of crisp dollar bills. Construct a brighter financial future with today’s Groupon: for $129, you get one year of financial-planning services (up to a $1,250 value) from Jason DeMarre , an adviser with ING Financial Partners in Kirkland. Jason DeMarre’s articulate financial advice can help clients build a retirement fund, save for their kids’ colleges, or reach a passel of other long-term goals. With today’s deal, he’ll spend up to 12.5 hours fashioning a personalized plan of action for each client over the course of one year. A series of about five face-to-face planning sessions commence with a one-hour introductory meeting, followed by a profile meeting, during which Jason will build a detailed SWOT analysis to highlight a client’s portfolio’s strengths and weaknesses and to counter potential financial threats, such as the fire-breathing dragon living inside their filing cabinet. Then, he’ll unveil a full plan for a monetary makeover at a 90-minute strategy session, after which he’ll meet with clients again to pick products to invest in, such as stocks, bonds, and high-value Monopoly properties. Finally, a closing meeting will discuss plan implementation. ING Financial Partners is not a captive agency; Jason can pick and choose products from all financial services, not just ING, to assure the best possible match. For the rest of the year, brief quarterly conference calls and 60-minute semiannual in-person meetings keep Jason abreast of new developments in each client’s portfolio. Plus, Jason can generally respond within 24 hours to any urgent client queries or questions about his favorite flavor of toothpaste. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nonverbal Communication Are your friends using blinking code to gossip about you? Read more…
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Man arrested in connection with Puyallup house fire
PUYALLUP, Wash . Fire damaged a Puyallup home on Friday morning and a man in his early 20s was arrested in connection with the fire.
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$19 for a Tasting for Two and $25 Toward a Bottle of Wine at Goose Ridge Vineyard & Estate Winery in Woodinville ($45 Value)
Appalachian Dracula was famously quoted as saying, “I never drink…moonshine.” Teach the original Dracula a thing or two with today’s Groupon: for $19, you get a wine tasting for two (a $20 value) and $25 toward a bottle of wine at Goose Ridge Vineyard & Estate Winery , located in Woodinville (a $45 total value). Exclusively using estate-grown fruit, Goose Ridge Vineyard & Estate Winery allows palates to roam through a sampling of their flavorful reds, whites, and blends. While sitting by the fire in the warm-colored tasting room, vinophiles can swirl, sniff, and taste a sampling of the native wines. Tastings make a perfect afternoon activity any day of the week, as pairs sip on sophisticated libations and ask Googe Ridge’s savvy staff about certain grapes. With a $25 credit, fermentation fans can take home a bottle of Goose Ridge’s wine , from the crisply floral 2010 riesling to the 2006 Sol Duc Meritage, made from 73% cabernet sauvignon, 18% merlot, 5% petite verdot, and 4% the love of George Foreman ($14–$50). Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Mother’s Other Days Mother’s Day is a day to remember how awful you are. Read more…
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$19 for a Tasting for Two and $25 Toward a Bottle of Wine at Goose Ridge Vineyard & Estate Winery in Woodinville ($45 Value)
