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To honor Conan O’Brien’s visit, Langley names a trash can after him
The famous talk show host was on Whidbey Island for his playwright wife’s show at WICA.
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2022 Toyota Sienna XSE stands the test for good behavior
On the freeway, around town, at the pump or a family graduation, this hybrid minivan scores high.
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A toast to ‘Dart Mom’ Bernie, 78, a fireball in tavern darts
An Everett dart tourney raised cash for hospice patients as a celebration of the life of Bernadette Johnson.
Life
Test yourself with this parenting pop quiz on trendy baby gear
Today’s pop quiz is on key vocabulary words that new parents know. But don’t worry, at least it’s…
Life
This Snohomish couple is enchanted with alpacas from MaRS
Two decades ago, they ditched the suburbs and started raising the fleecy creatures. Today, they’ve grown their herd…
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Strolling Istanbul: The most thrilling and affordable of Europe’s great cities
Of the great cities of Europe – London, Paris, Rome and Istanbul – Istanbul offers the most thrills…
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Instead of happiness, why not pursue well-being?
The qualities of well-being are far more enduring than the fleeting satisfaction of getting what you want.
Life
Victorians snitched cookies from this silver-on-copper jar
Also, are historical items from WWII worth much to collectors? How about rugs made from old clothing?
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Coping with the weather
There is an old expression that goes like this: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” I would…
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Everett’s KRKO has been riding the airwaves for 100 years
In 1922, two auto mechanics caught the radio bug and founded the station in a Rucker Avenue garage.
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Sorticulture, Everett’s garden arts fest, returns to downtown
The three-day event runs Friday through Sunday on Colby Avenue.
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Airport security don’ts: Ammo, a fifth of whiskey, brass knuckles
Pack smart for TSA: Antlers, ashes and Harry Potter wands are OK, but leave the bear spray at…
Life
BMW’s iX xDrive50 is the brand’s first all-electric SUV
A profusion of advanced technology and gorgeous design elements are contained in this new flagship.
Life
No matter what you do, your child will redecorate their room
From toddlers to teenagers, kids invariably put their personal stamp on their spaces.
Life
Vrbo host canceled 24 hours before I arrived. What am I owed?
When Jim LoScalzo’s Vrbo host cancels his booking 24 hours before he checks in, he has to move…
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Rick Steves on Blackpool, Britain’s working-class playground
With kitsch and greasy spoons galore, it’s been a (guilty) pleasure for Brits for 150 years.
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Books Briefly
An author reads from her debut novel in Edmonds, an Everett native reads from her new book, and…
Life
How to slay — or at least cope with — the ‘green monster’
Jealousy, which has its roots in caveman days, can stem from a first romance that ended in rejection.
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5 things to do this summer in Snohomish County
Hop a ferry. Play in the sand. Jump out of a plane. Look for Bigfoot. Tour the past.…