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Great Plant Pick: Japanese plume cedar
What: Cryptomeria japonica Elegans Group is a selection with juvenile foliage, which is more needle-like and softer, hence…
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From mopheads to vining varieties, here are 6 hydrangeas to brighten up your yard
You can’t beat hydrangeas for summer color. And with so many varieties, you can plant them throughout your…
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What can you run on 1 kilowatt hour of power?
A kilowatt hour is the energy you’d need if you kept a 1,000-watt appliance running for an hour.
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‘Red and Rover’ cartoonist, based in Edmonds, looks back on career
Brian Basset has drawn newspaper comic strips for decades. Now he’s preparing for the next phase of his…
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Lexus LC 500h embodies artistic design and long-range comfort
The sports coupe’s hybrid powertrain provides 354 horsepower with a hushed ride and plush cabin.
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Her brother died. Can she get a refund for her airline tickets?
After Debbie Schembri’s brother dies, she cancels her Alaska vacation. Can she get a refund for her airline…
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Biblical tale of 40 years in the desert resonates today
Achieving our personal goals is often done in fits and starts — taking two steps forward and then…
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Norway’s fjord country wonders, in a Nutshell
Norway’s greatest claim to scenic fame is its deep and lush saltwater inlets. Visiting the country without seeing…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Taj Mahal performs with Los Lobos and North Mississippi Allstars on June 23 at Chateau Ste Michelle.
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Nashville musician with Marysville roots to perform June 30
Bradford Loomis is a 1997 graduate of Marysville Pilchuck High School, where he sang in the honor choir.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab LT 4WD
If your work or leisure life, or both, require a luxurious beast, this is your answer.
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Make these swaps in your garden for sustainability’s sake
Sustainable gardening practices are just as important as the soil we use.
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Great Plant Pick: Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’
What: This disease resistant selection of pink flowering dogwood — called Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ or Red Flowering Kousa…
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Specimen tables made worthy souvenirs for wealthy vacationers of yore
This colorful, 19th-century Italian marble table sold for about $3,832 at auction.
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How to keep your landscape thriving in a drier-than-normal climate
We are currently 6 inches below normal rainfall, which is not a good omen for the coming summer…
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Mazda enters ‘large SUV’ market with all-new 2024 CX-90
It replaces the brand’s CX-9 and is available in both gas-powered and PHEV models.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Germany’s tranquil, romantic Mosel Valley
When Steves needs a dose of quaint cobbled towns and storybook castles while in Germany, he drops into…
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The art of writing: Snohomish calligrapher brings an ancient art to modern artwork
Cursive may be a dying art, but Chelsea Bridges Wagner keeps words beautiful.
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American Airlines changed her flight. Can she get her money back?
American Airlines changes Allison Bilski’s flight time from 11:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., which is impossible for her…