Patti Payne: Au revoir to the McLoughlins; Sweet salute to Don Covey; Happy birthday to Dr. Lee Hood

In February, John Howie opened Whiskey, a stylish speakeasy in Bellevue, offering more than 450 kinds of whiskey. While built to seat 88 people, under current health restrictions it seats 20 at a time......»»

A midcentury-modern manse in West Seattle with lush established Asian gardens and water views has hit the market at $2.89 million. Windermere Brokers Jayme Johnson and Gini Johnson have the listing at 10423 Marine View Drive SW. "This hous.....»»

This is an important book and worth space on your bookshelf, Patti Payne writes, connecting the reader with 38 outstanding leaders who have traits of "rebuilders.".....»»

“It gives me pride and joy in helping people find their way, find success and realize dreams they didn’t know they had. It‘s super exciting and energizing, thinking about different ways to help them do better,” Santos said......»»

There are 600 boats in the show together valued at more than $50 million. The most expensive is a 92-foot Paragon selling for $3.6 million......»»

Michelle and Steve Barnet’s waterfront home on Lake Sammamish is the epitome of luxury, unique in every way and described as Miami meets Northwest. Located on a cul-de-sac and down a long private driveway, this 7,110-square-foot white stucco.....»»

James Donaldson has been through the wringer, but his journey through what seemed like insurmountable challenges, one after another, is inspiring......»»

Jim Rose is moving to Montana where his brother, a longtime Costco executive, has a ranch......»»

In my years of writing Patti Payne’s Cool Pads, I’ve included everything from treehouses to yachts, from mansions to small abodes. Here’s the criteria: If it’s far more than just interesting and if the owners will share their stories ab.....»»

Here we are sliding into 2021, after coming to the end of 2020, one of the longest years of my life. And, I would be willing to bet, yours as well. I traditionally use this first-of-the-year column to reflect on the year past. However, I find .....»»

A stunning 120-year-old Victorian mansion on a rare 10,000-square-foot corner lot in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood has hit the market for $1.89 million. Coldwell Banker Bain Broker Ken Graff has the listing. Alan and Bonnie Steele have owned thi.....»»

This year has been beyond painful, with humanity challenged to its core. I asked futurist Glen Hiemstra, internationally known author, business consultant and speaker on future trends and long-range planning, for some fresh thinking on some .....»»

Despite the often tragic and steep learning curve of 2020, there are silver linings as well. Here are some lessons learned from leaders across our region: Microsoft President Brad Smith – “I learned that I would not be a good candidate to be.....»»

Good morning, friends, and happy birthday, Madeleine Albright. Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday. Rojas is first Latina to chair BPDA The Boston Planning and Development Agency board has approved Priscilla Rojas as it.....»»

FRIDAY FUN: Happy Birthday to BOND NY.....»»

A Mercer Island craftsman manse is on the market for $3.45 million. Surrounded by a nature reserve to the north, this 5,710-square-foot head-turner is on the northwest side of the island and is listed with Windermere Brokers Alex Cury and Deanne .....»»

A luxury craftsman-style manse in Federal Way’s Dash Point is on the market for $1.8 million. Windermere Brokers Karl Lindor and John Kritsonis have the listing. “This list price is in excess of $1 million below actual replacement cost of this rea.....»»

Many business leaders around the Seattle area are practicing acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic......»»

A one-of-a kind Northwest contemporary home in the Beaux Arts section of Bellevue is on market for $5.2 million. Compass Brokers Tere Foster and Moya Skillman have the listing. What makes this home a standout is that it was designed by renowned arc.....»»

In times like these, Patti Payne writes, our humanity comes to the fore. Here, then, are just a few examples of what some folks are doing to help those on lockdown......»»