--This is just a really nice story about two Seattle women becoming friends in the 1930s. more ›

"Les Schwab, 89, was the sort of bigger-than-life person for whom Oregon is legendary: the independent maverick and unabashed capitalist who insisted on doing business his way, who ignored business trends, treated people with respect — and raked in the profits." more ›

Image from the very, very funny people at Lookout Landing more ›

The weather outside will be frightful, but the hoops will be f-ing delightful at Bellevue Community College Saturday for the Les Schwab Hoops Challenge. more ›

Clarence Trent (at right, via Scout.com) is unstoppable in the high post. This is not the only reason that Gig Harbor is destined for a deep run in the state 4A tourney. There's also their skilled post men, Ryan Stanley and Mathias Ward, and a dangerous long-range shooter, Geoff McIntire. But, mostly, it's because Clarence Trent is unstoppable in the high post. more ›

Welcome to February, that short month best known for Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, and Black History Month. Here in Les Schwab Country, it’s also Free Beef Month. more ›