Life
Great Plant Pick: White Rockrose
What: White rockrose, or cistus hybridus, is the hardiest and most reliable selection of cistus for our region.…
Life
Candelabra today valued less for utility than decorative ornaments
This candelabrum, featuring a handpainted tree branch adorned with flowers and parrots, sold for $594 at auction.
Business
Life ain’t so ruff ‘On Kona’s Pond’
A retired Camano Island teacher’s new children’s book, “On Kona’s Pond,” tells the story of her dog and…
Life
2023 Lexus 500 AWD F Sport
Truly a driver’s car, the LS 500 benefits from an adaptive variable suspension with balanced spring and damper…
Local News
For sale: Whidbey’s fabled ‘Pork Chop Express’ gets great smileage
Asking price is $500 for the 1991 Subaru Justy, a three-cylinder econobox with 65K miles and a transmission…
Life
Icelandair changed her flights. Can she get a refund for her tour?
When Icelandair changes Patricia Boyle’s flights from Baltimore to Washington Dulles International Airport, she asks for a refund…
Life
Rick Steves’ Europe: Bern, Switzerland’s classy yet fun capital
This easygoing riverside city gives travelers a good reason. to descend from the Swiss Alps.
Life
Teaching children the value of money in a digital age
Today’s increasingly cashless society makes it harder for kids to understand money.
Life
Plays, parks and perfect sundaes: Whidbey serves up summer island getaways
It’s not tropical, but the island is full of family-friendly activities (and ice cream) for those long summer…
Local News
Tune in for virtual meeting on Edmonds-Kingston ferry
The series of Washington State Ferries meetings are for updates and public comment. A recording is available online.
Local News
Police chief departing Mukilteo after 20 years, 322 Yelp reviews
When he’s not keeping the city safe, Cheol Kang moonlights as an “elite” dining reviewer. He’s also known…
Life
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Ex-Beatle Alert: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band stop by Chateau Ste. Michelle on Sunday.
Life
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited
IONIQ 5 is the first vehicle Hyundai has built to be exclusively electric.
Life
Protect your gardening investments with compost and fertilizer
For a few extra bucks, you can give your newly purchased plants the tools to succeed for years…
Life
Great Plant Pick: Eared Lady Fern
What: Japanese painted fern, or eared lady fern, brings amazing and colorful foliage to the shade garden. The…
Life
Mechanical banks that taught kids to save now sell for impressive sums
The cast-iron variety made in the 1800s now sell for impressive sums. Even this 1940s tin toy sold…
Life
2023 Ariya compact is Nissan’s first all-electric SUV
The lineup gives buyers a lot of leeway, with front- or all-wheel drive, and two battery options.
Life
American Queen Voyages takes five months to process refund
May Youngclaus has been waiting months for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Is her money lost at…
Life
Rick Steves’ Europe: Kraków weaves a vibrant cultural tapestry
It’s Poland’s cultural and intellectual center, and easily the nation’s best destination.