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The Acropolis Museum shows off treasures from the Parthenon but is missing the famous marble panels housed in the British Museum. (Rick Steves’ Europe)

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Weaving old with new in modern-day Athens

For a long time, my advice was to see the big sights, then get out. But Athens has…

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Does Amtrak owe me anything for a forced downgrade?

Daniel Onn books a business class ticket on Amtrak. Then, the rail carrier removes the business class car.…

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How to combat your kids’ common complaints about homework

It seems to me that over the years, kids are getting more homework. It’s not uncommon for first…

Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann will perform 7 p.m. at The Historic Everett Theater, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Their "Letters From Home" show features music from the soundtracks of WWII, Vietnam and more. (Photo provided)

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USO-style variety show to make stop at Historic Everett Theatre

The cast of “Letters from Home” hopes to reach veterans, active military members and their families.

Jack Yoke, 5, runs through the Roozengaarde tulip fields on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Mount Vernon, Wash. This is the final week to head out to Mount Vernon to enjoy the of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival which ends on May 2nd.(Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tulip Festival brings spectacular traffic jams, blooms to Skagit Valley

Thousands will visit the annual flower fest that kicks off Saturday and runs through April. Here are some…

General manager and chef Allyss Taylor, 42, removes bread  from an oven at Seabiscuit Bakery in Langley, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Whidbey’s hidden treats

Off the beaten path, the island offers plenty of dining surprises

Bob Martin, 82, poses for a photo at The Stag Barbershop in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish’s rogue barber keeps clipping despite no license, $90K in fines

Bob Martin’s defiance during the pandemic made him a “poster boy” of conservative resistance.

Featuring original band members Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, Heart By Heart will perform Saturday night in Everett. (Steve Spatafore)

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

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2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport SUV (Honda)

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2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport SUV

If you are the adventurer type, the 2023 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport SUV is right up your alley.

This midcentury Windsor style chair features the crest and colors of Harvard University. It sold for $438, more than twice its estimate, at a Bonhams Skinner auction.

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This chair brings together two icons of colonial America

This Harvard University Windsor chair is just one of many variations on so-called stick furniture.

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Home & Garden Briefly: Arboretum to host ‘poetry in the trees’ exhibit

Arboretum to host ‘poetry in the trees’ exhibit

Bold graphics on the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R body side are optional. (Ford)

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2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is a big sandbox toy for grownups

The Raptor, previous king of capability, is now the ‘regular’ Raptor, dethroned by this new arrival.

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The best Italian food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Frankfurt's Romerberg Square looks old, but the half-timbered buildings were rebuilt in 1983, four decades after bombs destroyed the originals during World War II.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Experience modern Germany in Frankfurt

For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid, but today, its no-nonsense energy makes it worth a look.

Caption: The years come and go, but some birthdays warrant extra reflection. (Jennifer Bardsley)

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Milestone birthdays make parents ask: where did the time go?

From cake frosting in their hair to the car keys in their hands, it all goes by so…

Most of the rooms boast views of Lake Stevens and the Cascade Range. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Victorian home puzzle inspired this Lake Stevens mansion

The 10,490-square-foot Mansion Inn is a massive secret that’s perfect for a mini getaway.

Steve Klein moves some of his glasswork into place as fellow guest curator Meg Holgate watches during installation of A Precarious Edge at Schack Art Center on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Exhibits shine light on natural beauty on the edge of loss

Artists worried about climate change work ‘for future generations’

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Budget charges $250 for calibrating a camera. Is that legit?

Budget sends Tony Parise a $250 bill for recalibrating a camera on the windshield of his rental car.…

In this side-by-side image, the Totem Diner and Pacific Stone Company signs put on a flirty display for all to see Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Signs of love on Rucker Ave: blushing rocks, scrambled eggs, a coffee date

Messages on display on Totem Family Diner and Pacific Stone Co. signs reveal “secret crushes.” More updates expected.

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Where to go for the best cocktails and spirits in Snohomish County

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