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Infiniti QX50 Autograph
The 2024 Infiniti QX50 Autograph AWD crossover delivers top-notch luxury, tailored design, and an advanced powertrain to a…
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2024 Mazda CX-5 proves function can be fun
The compact SUV is practical and sporty at the same time.
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Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes
Chocolate slugs, whales, truffles and caramels are among sweets in the shop Mona Newbauer founded in 2006.
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A booking error leads to a nonrefundable hotel room, or does it?
Glen Hartness books the wrong night at La Quinta through the Priceline app. Why won’t Priceline refund the…
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Royalty and revelry: The spirit of the Renaissance comes to Monroe
The annual Renaissance fair will open its doors every weekend from July 20 to Aug. 18
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When you get lost in WA, what’s the cost to get rescued? Surprisingly little
Washington’s volunteer search and rescue teams save lives without costly bills.
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2024 Mercedes E 350 4MATIC sedan
In this time of rapid change in the automotive industry, it’s nice to have an old reliable to…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
What do Patti Labelle, John Legend, Mudhoney, Dwight Yoakam have in common? They’re all performing locally this weekend.
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Is your dog or cat grieving? There’s an animal chaplain for that
Chaplains offer spiritual care for beings of all species: “Absolutely, animals do feel grief and loss.”
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for … glace? Well, in France, yes.
This ice cream vendor toy, which sold for $1,800 at auction, reminds us of France’s role in popularizing…
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Great Plant Pick: Scheherazade Orienpet Lily
What: Once mature, this giant lily makes a stunning presence in the garden. Reaching 6 to 8 feet…
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Hardiness, hotter summers helping colorful crape myrtles find homes here
Many are hardy enough, but we were never hot enough. In recent summers, however, I’ve seen them blooming…
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2024 VW Atlas SEL Peak Edition
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Peak Edition felt familiar and cozy, no small feat for a mid-size SUV…
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2024 Lexus RX 450h+ has a 37-mile electric drive range
The latest RX hybrid is a plug-in available only in the Luxury trim.
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2025 Lexus UX 300h gets more horsepower, keeps great MPG
The luxury brand’s smallest SUV is available only as a hybrid.
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Dresden detour: Spend a day strolling this vibrant, historic German city
While its streets paint a portrait of its highest highs and lowest lows, Dresden today is in an…
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Show, don’t tell: Mindful parents set kids up to learn through experiences
How might the decisions I make for my children today set the stage for their skills, knowledge and…
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My Apple Vacations voucher doesn’t work! Can I get a refund?
A travel advisor offers Cathy Balsewich an expried $200 credit at a hotel in the Turks and Caicos.…
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This Whidbey rental is like walking onto a state ferry
This 5-bedroom beachfront Airbnb has rooms patterned after “The Parent Trap,” “The African Queen” and the ferry Tokitae.