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2024 Infiniti QX60
What’s not to like about three rows of seating, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics, captivating design, luxurious cabin and advanced…
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Santa’s image has been influenced by history, folklore and advertisements
This country store Santa holds an American flag even though the North Pole is his traditonal home. It…
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Let the garden, always alive with hope, renew your faith in a better future
As much as gardens provide bounty, they also yield hope, which our spirits need as much as our…
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Great Plant Pick: Blue Spanish fir
What: Blue Spanish fir is a stately and majestic evergreen that draws attention with its graceful-yet-rigid layered branches,…
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A guide to gift buying on Whidbey Island
Consider these unique gift idea suggestions from the South Whidbey Record and the Whidbey News-Times
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq EV makes a splash
The new entry into Hyundai’s Ioniq sub-brand of all electric vehicles is a big breakthrough.
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Whidbey Island comes alive with wooden sculptures
Clinton gained a few new residents recently, courtesy Kelly Cameron of Turnco Wood Goods.
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Ganja Claus: Gifts for the grandparents from the pot shop?
The use of cannabis by seniors is booming, but the benefits and dangers are not an exact science.
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Cunard canceled her cruise, but won’t give her a full refund
Cunard cancels Jacque Ewing-Taylor’s transatlantic cruise and promises to reimburse her expenses. But it doesn’t. How can she…
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Walking in the footsteps of ancient Greeks
The joy of Greece lies in Delphi, Epidavros and Mycenae. Each offers a unique opportunity to delve into…
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Holiday stress is inevitable. Here are some tips for managing it
First off, keep your expectations in line with reality. Set reasonable goals that fit your schedule and budget.
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Snohomish taxidermist on the ‘art of preservation’
Working out of his childhood home, Steve Moro carries on his family legacy in the taxidermy biz.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
There’s still time to catch harpist Bronn Journey’s popular annual Christmas concert on Dec. 21 and 23.
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After Scorsese epic, Lily Gladstone is standing on the cusp of history
If she wins best actress at the Academy Awards, the Mountlake Terrace High School grad would be the…
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On gloomy, gray winter days, golden foliage breaks through brilliantly
There may not be 50 shades of yellow, but many plants turn to gold come winter and pop…
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Famed Della Robbia pottery was made in America — by a native of England
Frederick Hurten Rhead designed Roseville Pottery’s most famous art pottery line, named for an Italian Renaissance sculptor.
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2024 Jaguar F-TYPE R
It will make you hair stand on end and deliver goosebumps the first couple times.
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Eye for glass: Whidbey artist creates ‘Gypsy Gems’
Much of what Mackensie Bennett creates is inspired by the natural world.
Life
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has a lot to love
The new subcompact SUV delivers more horsepower and better fuel economy than its nonhybrid stablemate.
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At Cole’s Tavern in Mukilteo, grab a beer after midnight (or at noon)
The new Mukilteo Speedway pub with food, games and soon pull-tabs, is open 365 days, including holidays or…