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Snohomish County PUD’s Energy Block Party has something for everyone

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Graham Kerr, 90, leans down and kisses his new wife, Nancy, during Senior Expo on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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‘Galloping Gourmet’ celebrity chef Graham Kerr is a Stanwood newlywed

The 90-year-old shared his love of Nancy, God and Costco at the Everett senior expo last month.

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Why won’t Airbnb cover my hotel expenses? They promised!

When David Tuttle’s Airbnb host moves him to a different rental, Airbnb offers to cover his hotel expenses,…

In the “rickety-chic” Psyrri neighborhood of Athens, you’ll find slick outdoor restaurants next to vibrant street art. (Cameron Hewitt)

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No need to scram from an Athens on the rise

Rick Steves used to think of Athens as a big ugly city. But while updating his guidebook one…

Stress management, meditation or relaxation to reduce anxiety, control emotion during problem solving or frustration work concept, woman in lotus meditation on chaos mess line with positive energy.

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Sharing reflections on 50 years of meditation

Meditation is no quick fix, but if you establish a consistent practice, over time, you’ll appreciate the results.

Jon Kim freestyles during a RTHMZ rehearsal Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Moving with love: Lynnwood’s RTHMZ dances to their own beat

The team brings together dancers from across styles to raise the bar of what’s possible in the local…

XC60 Recharge T8, Silver Dawn (Photo provided by Volvo)

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2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge eAWD Ultimate

For my money, the best option for auto consumers today is a plug-in hybrid model. And one of…

Oumou Sangare, from Senegal, performs at the "Africa Standing Tall Against Poverty" in concert with Live8 in Johannesburg Saturday July 2, 2005. (AP Photo)

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

Hear Grammy winner Oumou Sangare on Saturday in Edmonds. Also on Saturday: The Everett Film Festival.

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April is Earth Month. Embrace green living by adopting these habits

Whether you’re looking to reduce waste in your home or be more energy efficient, opportunities abound.

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Renaissance-era astronomers made planetariums to predict solar eclipses

This device, known as an orrery, couldn’t accurately tell when an eclipse would occur, but it made a…

Azalea. Bright and juicy flowers on the azalea bush. Floral background with beautiful flowers.

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Related to rhodies, azaleas are smaller but flowers pack a similar punch

Flowers on evergreen varieties offer a vast array of captivating colors. Tune into next week’s Masters to see…

Jimmer DeGroot stands along the line of weber grills in his front yard on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Grotto, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Why are there 24 Weber grills lined up on the highway to Stevens Pass?

Just ask Jimmer De Groot. He expresses his love of grills through his art. And it’s now a…

Tiny percebes – barnacles – are a local specialty in northwest Spain. (Rick Steves)

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Saints and sustenance in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela

Rick Steves always has a three-part agenda here: See pilgrims in front of the cathedral, buy some barnacles…

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United Airlines canceled his flight, so why can’t he get a refund?

When United Airlines cancels the last leg of Andy Wilson’s flight to Iceland, he must buy a new…

Life

The importance of finding hope and inspiration

The return of spring spurs toughts of of rebirth, even after a dark and dreary winter.

The Moonlight Swing Orchestra will play classic sounds of the Big Band Era on April 21 in Everett. (submitted photo)

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

Relive the Big Band Era at the Port Gardner Music Society’s final concert of the season in Everett.

Would you want to give something as elaborate as this a name as mundane as “bread box”? A French Provincial piece practically demands the French name panetiere.

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A panetiere isn’t your modern bread box. It’s a treasure of French culture

This elaborately carved French antique may be old, but it’s still capable of keeping its leavened contents perfectly…

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Great Plant Pick: Mouse plant

What: Arisarum proboscideum, also known as mouse plant, is an herbaceous woodland perennial that flowers in April, amusing…

Bright green Japanese maple leaves are illuminated by spring sunlight. (Getty Images)

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Confessions of a ‘plantophile’: I’m a bit of a junky for Japanese maples

In fact, my addiction to these glorious, all-season specimens seems to be contagious. Fortunately, there’s no known cure.

The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T hybrid’s face has the twin red lines signifying the brand’s focus on performance. (Dodge)

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2024 Hornet R/T is first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge

The all-new compact SUV travels 32 miles on pure electric power, and up to 360 miles in hybrid…