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This injury changed me from a ‘human-doing’ to a ‘human-being’
A painful torn calf muscle doesn’t require surgery — just a LOT of rest. So pass the Advil…
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With a hurricane on the way, are these tickets now worthless?
Char Collins has to cancel flights from Minneapolis to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, after a hurricane threatens her…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
“Deathtrap” opens Friday at the Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville. Plus, Booker T. Jones is performing Saturday…
Life
Is there a rose bush in your gardening future?
Now is the time to browse local garden centers for these sun-loving, repeat-blooming treasures.
Life
Once epitome of modern, art deco is approaching antiquity
The legal definition of an antique is that it is at least 100 years old. This means the…
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2023 Kia Niro comes as hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric
The subcompact SUV is remodeled, roomier, more fuel efficient, and better equipped with safety features.
Life
Rick Steves’ Europe: The Zugspitze: Germany’s breathtaking rooftop
Whether you ascend from the Austrian or German side, restaurants, shops, a small museum and telescopes await you…
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North to Alaska: What to consider when booking a cruise
Big ship or small ship? Round-trip or one-way? You need answers to make the right decisions.
Life
After a ‘nightmare’ on Amtrak, can she get a refund?
Kimberli Eicher and her daughter just experienced the worst Amtrak train ride imaginable. It was so bad that…
Life
Her EV is fun to drive, but a real problem at the car wash
“Never again,” she vows after a white-knuckle trip through the Brown Bear tunnel. Then she remembers she bought…
Life
The pursuit of joy brings meaning to our lives
The pursuit of happiness isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Joy is more enduring than simply getting…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Comedian Vicki Barbolak of “America’s Got Talent” fame is slated to perform in Everett. But first, catch comedian…
Life
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier
Electric vehicles are inching toward the mainstream, one year and and a kilowatt at a time.
Life
Great Plant Pick: variegated boxwood
This hedge will lighten up a shady place, and can be shaped or left in its billowy natural…
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Recycling resolutions for a new year
When you aren’t sure if something is recyclable, don’t just toss it in the bin, look it up…
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Smoking’s out of fashion, but cigarette paraphernalia is prized
This music box/cigarette dispenser sold for $252 at a recent antiques auction.
Life
January is a great month for learning more at gardening classes
With the pandemic ebbing (knocks on wood), the classes have moved from Zoom back to in-person venues.
Life
Luxury and sport nearly equal in new 2023 Lexus RX 500h SUV
A favorite among Lexus lovers, the premium midsize RX has been reinvented without losing itself.
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In Langley, ‘Speed Checked by Radar’ — Cpl. ‘Radar’ O’Reilly that is
The random act of comedy on a traffic pole an is ongoing M*A*S*H-ed up mystery on Whidbey Island.
Life
2023 Genesis Electrified G80
Genesis has joined the luxury electric vehicle competition in a big way.