We've had four confirmed fatalities that are storm- related, and right now we're beginning a damage assessment. We have a lot of debris, downed trees, and approximately half a million homes are without power.

Residents are being advised to bring in items from their yards, and stock up on supplies of food and medications. Twelve shelters will open effective 2 p.m., as will three special needs shelters, and four for the homeless.

In the Beginning was the beginning of quilting in Seattle. It is the first place I went, long before I did a store or ever thought of a store, and I have been in business for 25 years.

Although many Americans are beginning to recognize the importance of washing their hands, we still need to reach many others.

It was pretty scary in the beginning. We were given gas masks and goggles and I remember thinking, what have we gotten ourselves into?

I'm very pleased with where we are right now. At the beginning of the season our goal was to make the playoffs and here we are.