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Comedian Jeff Dye is scheduled to do a show March 25 in Everett. (Associated Press)

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

Comedian Jeff Dye does a set in Everett on Saturday. And country star Tracy Byrd performs locally Friday.

Some of the brightest spots in my garden right now are my clumps of mixed crocuses. (Getty Images)

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Lessons spring from what does and does not winter over

Taking stock of how your garden fared through the cold, wet months will help you plant for the…

Antique mocha ware, made in England to export to the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries, caught collectors’ attention in the mid-20th century. Like many mocha pieces, this colorful mug is decorated with several patterns.

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The name for decorated pottery like this can be deceiving

Mocha pottery is made from clay and features colorful patterns painted over a white glaze.

The 2023 Infiniti QX60 is powered by a V6 engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. (Infiniti)

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2023 Infiniti QX60 offers luxury at an attractive price

All four trim levels of this mid-size SUV come generously equipped with premium features as standard.

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Who has the best patio in Snohomish County?

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Give your home some extra love with a deep clean this spring. (Jennifer Bardsley)

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Roll up your sleeves and tackle these 15 spring cleaning steps

A lot of work? Sure. But it beats paying $800 for a cleaning service to do all this…

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Lyft charged her $150 for mud stains in a car. But she didn’t do it!

Debbie Kim is shocked to find a $150 charge from Lyft on her credit card. What did she…

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What to do when a co-worker makes you miserable

It’s counterintuitive, but you need to get to know that person better. You don’t need to be friends…

Brian Geppert holds a birdhouse made of skis at his home in Lynnwood, Washington on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Geppert started a recycling program for the greater Seattle area, which has saved hundreds of skis from their demise. He turns the skis into functional art for the home, such as coat racks, bottle openers, bookends, shelves, candle sconces, toilet plungers, beer flights, and more. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Boeing engineer turns old ski gear into household essentials

If Lynnwood’s Brian Geppert isn’t on the slopes, then he’s turning skis into coat racks and bottle openers.

Positano, the jewel of Italy's Amalfi Coast, hugs the rugged shoreline.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Glitzy Positano: Not just a pretty facade

It’s one of the most romantic and chic stops on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, a place of beaches, sunshine…

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The best Irish food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

This baby potato and fenugreek stir fry makes a great filling for a pita bread sandwich. (Reshma Seetharam)

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Our best St. Patrick’s Day recipes

All the recipes you need for an Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day feast

Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)

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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Snohomish and Island counties

Irish pubs and beer gardens are not the only places serving up Irish charm this year.

Lindsay Welliver (left) and Alegra Batara in Village Theatre' modernized production of "Sense and Sensibility." (Photo by Angela Sterling)

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

Village Theatre’s playful, modern adaptation of “Sense and Sensibility” opens March 17 in Everett.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE (Toyota)

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2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE

When it comes to a reliable, practical, safe commuter car, the venerable Toyota Corolla has weathered the test…

It’s time to get up and make your beds — your vegetable and flower beds, that is — while it’s still cool. (Getty Images)

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Get those frost-tolerant veggies into the ground while it’s still cool

And while you’re at it, tuck a few varieties of frost-tolerant flowers into your beds, as well.

Paper bags from food delivery should always be recycled, as long as they’re clean. You can also throw food-soiled paper bags in the compost.

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WM: Mailer madness: Where does it go? Home delivery edition

Knowing what packaging can be recycled is the first step in cutting down on home delivery waste.

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Home & Garden Briefly: Rock gem club sets annual sale

Rock & gem club sets annual sale

This cast-iron wood stove kept a 19th-century room warm. Its embossed designs, especially the rows of pointed arches on its sides, were meant to evoke medieval architecture.

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Designs on this cast-iron wood stove exemplify Gothic Revival style

This Victorian-era stove features a row of pointed arches, a distinctive feature of Gothic architecture.

Golden winterhazel adds to an already outstanding ornamental with flashy yellow foliage. (Richie Steffen)

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Great Plant Pick: Corylopsis spicata

One of the finest qualities of winterhazel is the bright primrose yellow flowers in late winter.