What does it take to be called a Pacific Northwest ‘local’? Your entire life, some say

For some newcomers to the Pacific Northwest, it’s only a matter of unpacking boxes before they feel “home.” For others, it’s that first long hike, knowing how to pronounce Puyallup and Sequim or finding a local tavern with decent draft beer and some personality. But for longtime Northwest residents, the bar’s a bit higher — […]