Life
Where’s the refund from her canceled Canadian rail tour?
Kay Nelson’s Canadian rail tour gets canceled after the pandemic outbreak. But the tour operator has given itself…
Life
Rick Steves searches for edelweiss in the Swiss Alps
The storied flower of “Sound of Music” fame survives along with traditional Alpine culture.
Life
Six tips for staying healthy in the New Year
Good health enables you to do the things you want to do and feel good while you’re doing…
Life
How to hike safely in winter wonderlands
Planning, precautions and common sense are the key elements of a snowy-season expedition that ends well.
Life
Holiday disasters that will live in infamy
Sewage raining from the ceiling onto the dinner table, and other red-letter days in Bardsley family lore.
Life
What a La Nina winter means for the Puget Sound gardener
Wet winters pose several challenges — not the least of which is saturated soil.
Life
Christmas chow: Love it, but just don’t waste it
Here are some food waste reduction tips to make the most of your favorite things to eat during…
Life
What’s going on: Music, theater and more
Celebrate Christmas Eve with Heart by Heart, the Heart cover band with two original members of the group.
Life
Movies: ‘Matrix Resurrections’ brings franchise back to life
Lana Wachowski brings an unapologetic earnestness and sense of pleasure to this remix of the classic film franchise.
Life
Movies: Clothes don’t make the man in tepid ‘The King’s Man’
“Kingsman: The Secret Service” was a rollicking hit in 2015. The sequel was a flop. And surely nobody…
Life
Do you have a case of heartburn? Listen to your body
Think about what and when you’ve been eating, or whether you’ve been lifting heavy items or had a…
Life
Hominy-based chicken soup will chase the sniffles away
If you can’t find tomatillos for this Mexican-inspired soup, a jar of salsa verde will suffice.
Life
At your Christmas dinner, don’t neglect the side dishes
Here are four sides that are worthy of a special dinner, yet are easy to prepare and won’t…
Life
32 things he learned about every day cooking
Rule No. 1: Cook bacon in the oven, or put on a shirt before dropping it in a…
Local News
This dapper dog in a bow tie has business cards for his fans
An Everett couple pushes Auggie Doggie in a stroller and engages others to share their pet tales.
Life
Make new holiday memories with this French toast casserole
Tulalip Resort Casino executive chef Perry Mascitti’s breakfast dish features pumpkin spice, roasted apples and maple-chestnut sauce.
Life
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is a stunner, just like the sedan
Both versions are sleek and sporty, but only the hatchback offers the choice of a manual gearbox.
Life
This winter break, give teens the gift of cultural enrichment
Here are four places and one movie that will open their eyes to art, history and more.
Life
Rick Steves on Italy’s romantic Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri
Beaches, boutiques, blue grottos and fresh-squeezed lemonade make clear why holiday-goers flock to this corner of Italy.
Life
How to celebrate milestone birthdays — with no angst or regrets
To enter a new phase of your life with a positive outlook, put your yardstick away.