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The past two years have been hard on step counts
Working from home and attending virtual meetings mean going for a walk takes concerted effort.
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Hundreds upon thousands of dots add up to dazzling works of art
Creating intricate mandalas on flat rocks is an emotional process for this Whidbey Island artist.
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Bringing nature home is healthy for you — and the planet
Transforming your yard into a wildlife-friendly place is a vital piece of restoring the environment.
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The Wonder Shrub blossomed on April Fool’s Day 2004
Customers clamored for this ballyhooed — and entirely mythical — plant after it was featured in a nursery’s…
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In Qing dynasty China, everyday objects were turned into art
This vase is red, traditionally the color associated with luck, happiness and celebrations.
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Great Plant Pick: yellow trillium
These choice woodland wildflowers will reward your patience with beautiful flowers and a citrus fragrance.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Karl Blau performs with a full band in downtown Everett, plus many more arts and entertainment events.
Local News
What’s on Mukilteo’s old negatives? Historical society to find out
Hundreds of camera images are sitting in the light station. Now they can finally be processed.
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Sustainable fashion: Go green and look good doing it
Before you buy resource-consuming new clothes, check to see if thrift shops have what you’re looking for.
Local News
Surprise! Life in a 100-year-old house is never dull
When you buy an old house, you wait for the next thing to go wrong. And you don’t…
Life
2022 Subaru WRX is a major redesign of the hot compact
The brand’s signature all-wheel drive and boxer engine remain constant in this fifth-generation version.
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Her Britrail Flexi Pass refund is taking forever. What should she do?
Katherine Spokes has been waiting almost two years for a refund on her Britrail England Flexi Passes. Why…
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The high life and humble devotion on Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
A dinghy trip to an island reveals the kind of discovery that makes traveling magical.
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Bridal shop visits are full of memories — with more to come
Bridal shops aren’t only for brides. They are places where women of all ages gather to celebrate each…
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How do we cope with the horrific war in Ukraine?
It’s distant from our everyday lives, but the war ignites our nervous systems, and our bodies don’t like…
Life
Take a hike — beginning at your front door
A hike doesn’t have to involve a long drive to a trailhead deep in the backcountry. You can…
Local News
Darrington Bluegrass Festival returns after two-year pause
Now in its 45th year, the three-day festival features bluegrass with a mountain backdrop and camping in the…
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Great Plant Pick: Magnolia denudata
Creamy white flowers cover the lily tree in spring. Later on in summer, it’s an excellent shade tree.…
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Hardy Plant Society’s spring plant sale set for April 10
Find hardy perennials and ground covers for shade and sun at this sale on the UW campus.
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Vernal equinox triggers a case of spring fever in the garden
After a long dark winter, it’s now time to go outside and immerse yourself in the glory of…