Pamela Davis was working at Queen Anne Thriftway when financial challenges started mounting 27 years ago. She needed help, but was concerned about maintaining privacy and dignity.
She received that discretion then, but on Saturday night she shared her story in a very public and meaningful way — during the Taste of Queen Anne.

Greg Shaw planted his first pumpkin seed 50 years ago in Magnolia.
On a Magnolia street like many others, the 72-year-old man has spent years planting, cultivating and decorating for pumpkins that can grow up to be as much as 500 pounds.

Local philanthropists of all means will have the opportunity to participate in an annual dinner fundraiser and live auction next month that benefits the Queen Anne Helpline.
“Helpline has a staff of three,” says executive director Cara Lauer. “We have always been and continue to be dependent on volunteers.”

The day after New Year’s, Bobby McLaughlin gave his kidney to a stranger.
He isn't stopping there.