Life
She couldn’t change her train tickets. Can she get a refund?
Linda Shapiro tries to change her train tickets from Seville to Madrid but can’t do it online. So,…
Life
Rick Steves on Munich, where thirst is worse than homesickness
A boisterous, belching Bavarian beer hall is possibly the most convivial place on Earth.
Life
These handmade dog treats are doggone delicious
Darrington resident Jennifer Savage aims to make Bark-ery, her dog treat bakery, a full-time gig.
Life
Her kitchen is a killing field for invading ants
With the bugs marching across the floor, it’s time to bring out the big pesticidal guns.
Life
These days, the innocence of childhood is more fleeting than ever
In recent weeks, a man armed with an automatic weapon shot and injured 10 people in a subway…
Life
Your garden — and wildlife — will thrive without chemicals
Mother Nature’s gardens have endured for eternity without poisons. Yours can, too.
Life
Royal Worcester’s 19th century porcelain took on animal forms
Also, questions about Oriental rug care, old newspaper front pages and a family heirloom violin.
Life
Great Plant Pick: Rhododendron ‘Girard’s Fuchsia’
This hardy shrub looks great under spring flowering cherries or dogwoods.
Life
Home & Garden Briefly: Plant sales and more around Snohomish County
Sales are happening in Snohomish, Lynnwood, Everett, Monroe and Arlington.
Life
Oh, the exhilaration of shiny, happy new spring growth
The amazing array of new foliage emerging this time of year rivals the blooming of flowers.
Food & Drink
Make your backyard ripe for organic vegetables this spring
A Whidbey gardening educator shares tips on how to grow your own in the Puget Sound climate.
Local News
$100 a steak at Costco? Japanese Wagyu cows sure are pricey
The highly marbled steaks melt like butter and are rich in flavor. And now the masses can enjoy…
Life
IBD: What is it, and how it can be treated
if IBD is caught early and managed well, it can minimally interfere with people’s lives. But if not…
Life
2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport delivers enthusiast highlights
Sport features are combined with this hybrid midsize sedan’s existing luxury and fuel efficiency.
Life
Hiking guide offers a new way to find accessible trails
A trails advocacy organization’s hiking guide now helps users determine which paths are wheelchair-friendly.
Life
Amid pandemic, Aegean Airlines refunds one ticket but not the other
When Benn Karne’s flight gets canceled after the COVID-19 outbreak, Aegean Airlines eventually refunds one of his tickets.…
Life
Rick Steves: Blossoming Estonia sings the song of freedom
Once an oppressed backwater of the Soviet Union, the small Baltic nation is now prosperous and proud.
Life
Absolutely nothing gets past the neighborhood watch
Crime has increased in her corner of suburban Edmonds. The best protection? Neighbors.
Life
Does love last? Can we keep the home fires burning?
Don’t take your partner for granted, Paul Schoenfeld advises. Strive to connect with — all day, every day.