The award is part of the prestigious Edgar Awards for the best in mystery writing.
This is meaningful to Lee because he became a longtime friend to Grafton. The two are pictured above.
This nomination is for Fallen Star, the latest work in the Eve Ronin mysteries.
Brodie was quarterback of the team when I started following football in the late 60s, because they were no Seahawks at the time, the team was shown often.
Brodie had a 17-year career, all with the 49ers. After being drafted out of Stanford, where he was also an outstanding golfer.
In 2009, Brodie was inducted into the inaugural class of the 49ers Hall of Fame.
Go Seahawks!!!
The picture above shows Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold and LA Ram QB Matthew Stafford.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos host the Patriots for the AFC Championship.
Coaching since 2007, Tomlin was the longest tenured coach in the four major North American sports leagues.
Under his guidance, the Steelers made 13 playoff appearances, appearing in 2 Super Bowls and winning one. Under Tomlin's guidance, the Steelers did not have a single losing season.
Tomlin was one of only three head coaches the Steelers have had since 1969.
Gwynn would go on to be probably the most popular Padre of all time, and perhaps the best. He would pass away at a young age from cancer.
Another article that Steve has posted from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin archives This one from 1961. You may be able to read it better by clicking here.
I worked for KYYX/KXA radio when Brenda raced. I did not get to know her but I had a photo that she autographed that I had up for years. Jones raced in an era when the Seattle area went crazy for the Hydroplanes. Tri-Cities, too.
Our old favorites, The Underhills playing the Squeeze classic, Tempted By The Fruit Of Another at El Cante in Kirkland. They entertained a crowd to welcome in 2026.
Ozzie Smith played in Walla Walla for the Single A Minor League Baseball team. Tony Gwynn also played for the Walla Walla team. Both were Hall of Famers, but I think more was written about Smith during his playing days there.
Smith, considered one of the best shortstops of all time, would go on to play for the San Diego Padres from 1978-1981, then go on to play for the St Louis Cardinals from 1982-1996.
I posted an article about Smith, when I had a subscription to the Union-Bulletin archives. But the above is focused on Smith and his career ambitions.
Now Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, how has seen the tragic loss of her father, mother, brother, and many uncles, aunts and cousins, is now faced with the loss of a child.
Tatiana was a writer and a journalist.
One of the highlights of 2025 was visiting Washington, DC last May. We saw the monuments, the White House, both houses of Congress in session, several museums, and this video, of touring the US Capitol.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot has died. She was 91. She was recognized as an international sex symbol in the 60s and 70s.
The actress retired at 39 (1971), using her fame to become an animal rights advocate.
Seattle was down by 16 points in the fourth quarter and really did not seem to be playing with spark. Then Rashid Saheed, acquired by the Seahawks at this year's trade deadline, took a punt 58 yards to the endzone. The Seahawks went for a two conversion by necessity.
The Seahawks would score another touchdown with an improbable two point conversion to send the game into overtime.
The Rams scored a touchdown in the overtime, making a Seahawk comeback difficult if not impossible.
With one possession to get down the field to get to the end zone, the Seahawks pulled it off, setting the stage for a kick for the tying one-point conversion. However, the Seahawks, not known for gambling decided to go for a two-pointer, meaning a win or lose situation.
As you know, regular one pointers are practically automatic, but two-point conversions are, perhaps, one of the toughest plays, requiring the team to run or pass it into the end zone. Darnold, luckily was able to hit Eric Saubert for the game winning play.
The team clinched a playoff berth and currently is the number one seed in the league. The victory was on a Thursday night, making it even more spectacular.
Reiner became famous playing the Liberal son-in-law Michael Stivic in the iconic show "All In The Family". His directing credits include "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men".
His father, Carl Reiner created the Dick Van Dyke Show, one of the best loved programs in TV history.
It's actually Jerry Woods Holiday Engine and it was in Maple Valley last night (December 13th, 2025). This was taken as it roared into our cul-du-sac.
Moore's older brother, Kellen is the head coach of the New Orlean Saints.
A press conference will be held Tuesday, December 16th to introduce Moore.
From our friends, Rick and Marji, dramatic footage as the Snoqualmie River swells after several days of rain.
Johnson, who stayed with KOMO 4 in Seattle until 2012 was a trusted and well-respected source, as well as a connection between the old and the new. He began with KOMO, working mainly radio news in 1959.
Matt Campbell, the previous coach at Iowa State, has accepted the head coaching position at Penn State.
The Cougs became bowl eligible with their win over Oregon State in the last game of this past season. Jesse Bobbit, this past season's defensive coordinator, will take over as interim coach if the Cougs accept an invitation to a bowl game.
Not to be outdone, Sunday (November 30th, 2025), The Seahawks shutout the Minnesota Vikings, 26-0. It was Seattle's first shutout since the 2015 team beat the Bears, also 26-0.
