Verona's Roman arena is an impressive sight, with much of the stonework still intact.

Life

Italy’s easygoing Verona is for lovers

The city where Shakespeare set “Romeo and Juliet” has been a go-to destination since Roman times.

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Stop bugging high school seniors with questions about college

Give high school seniors who are stressed to the max a break — find something else to talk…

Scott Haury kneels along a pathway used for RC ‘crawling’ at the Black Diamond RC Ranch in Sutherlin, Oregon.

Life

Oregon man creates the ‘Disneyland of RC cars’

In the foothills near Sutherlin lie more than 3 miles of trails for 1/6th-scale vehicles.

Life

The Everett Public Library’s top checkouts for teens and young adults in 2022

Find out which nonfiction, fiction, graphic and audio titles teens and young adults loved reading last year.

Rowen Scout, persona Stoat, snags an ice spell from the ground during a warmup round of "heavy object" at a weekly meeting of the Amtgard LARPing group The Hollow on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at McCollum Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Knights of Mill Creek: In live-action fantasy game Amtgard, nerds rule

They dress as fantasy characters and whack folks with fake weapons in this fantasy game. Or maybe they…

Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)

Food & Drink

Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant coming to Mukilteo this summer

The fast-food chain’s fare is inspired by the NBA great’s home-cooked childhood favorites.

Life

The Everett Public Library’s top checkouts for adults in 2022

Find out what nonfiction, fiction, graphic and audio titles library-goers are reading.

Life

2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Award winners announced

Five Snohomish County students take Best of Show honors; an awards ceremony is set for Feb. 9.

Comedian Ben Bailey will perform Feb. 10 in Everett.

Life

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

Catch comedian Ben Bailey in Everett and traditional Scottish and Middle Eastern performances in Edmonds.

This seed chest was made about 1870 out of inexpensive wood for a practical purpose. Now it can command a higher price than some designer pieces.

Life

Little is known about artisan except that his work is coveted

Famous names add to the value of an antique, even if we know more about the maker’s work…

Life

Powering Life: PUD looks to the future with long-term plan

Here’s how the PUD plans to meet increased energy demand, keep rates affordable and meet clean energy mandates.

Girl pruning rose bushes with secateurs

Life

Here’s your gardening to-do list for February. Step 1: pruning

Recess is over, it’s time for action

Two guests stop to take in a large-scale painting by artist Iryna Kalyuzhna during a public event highlighting the For Ukraine: Art of Freedom exhibit at the Schack Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Ukrainian art in Everett showcases grief, hope in war-torn nation

“For Ukraine: Art of Freedom” at the Schack Center aims to remind Americans of the war and raise…

An exclusive grille design distinguishes the Denali Ultimate trim from other 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 models. (GMC)

Life

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is brawny but civil

Updates for the brand’s full-size pickup this year include new wheels, new colors and a new trim.

LoveZone owners Katrina Cooney and husband Kevin Cooney at their store on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Does your Valentine want candy — or a trip to the Love Zone?

The adult store has 27 years of experience selling products to spice up romance, with stores in Everett…

Life

AeroMexico canceled her flight, but she wants a refund, not a credit

AeroMexico cancels Patrizia Azzellini’s flight and offers her a ticket credit, but she’d prefer a refund. Who’s right?

This family is no match for a German-made knife. (Jennifer Bardsley)

Life

Any way you slice it, that bread knife is dangerous

Their old bread knife was too dull. The new one is too sharp, apparently.

Life

Preparing for the natural end of our lives

Most of us don’t want to talk about death. But we need to be prepared for the inevitable.

The European Parliament in Brussels charts the course of Europe.

Life

Rick Steves’ Europe: Politics, good living and peeing in Brussels

The Belgian capital’s rich brew of food and culture pleasantly surprises those who stop.

Marc Price

Life

Yes, that’s Skippy: Alex P. Keaton’s pal to do stand-up in Everett

Marc Price, who appeared on 54 episodes of “Family Ties” in the 1980s, to do a set at…