COVER STORY WRITTEN BY SUSAN GILMORE PHOTOGRAPHED BY DEAN RUTZ
ON THE COVER: At 85, Aubrey Davis has spent decades in public service as a mayor, political adviser, health-care advocate and transportation official. As chairman of the state Transportation Commission, he is playing a key role in some of the most challenging policy decisions of our time.

PLANT LIFE Indispensables Of Distinction Another expert names his favorites for the garden. ON FITNESS Ask R7 Answers to your questions about calories and weight, exercise and obesity, knee pain and elastic bands. NOW & THEN The Big Buildup

TASTE Oh, Canada Blame Canada for the lovely, dry whites and reds of the Okanagan. NORTHWEST LIVING Landscapes To Learn From The Bainbridge Island garden tour is a community celebration of rural character.