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‘Episode 3 — Revenge of the Gardener’: Let’s put this perennial saga to bed
And by bed I mean a flower bed with plenty of sun, because these pollinator-friendly perennials have some…
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Take a child’s-eye view when planning any long trip with youngsters
Take it from me, traveling with kids requires looking at the world through their eyes. Here’s how to…
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American Airlines downgraded me to economy class. Can I get a refund?
The airline promised Margarethe Hoenig a partial refund on her flight from Dallas to Auckland, New Zealand. Then…
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Amboise offers delights, Leonardo da Vinci sights in France’s Loire Valley
What makes Amboise so attractive to ancient nobles and modern commuters makes it appealing to tourists, too.
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Secrets of Bigfoot breeding in woods of Lake Stevens revealed
The two new hulky moss figures are the handiwork of an artist named Steve, creator of the original.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
This weekend, enjoy live music by the beach in Mukilteo, see a free movie in Everett or take…
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Matt Nichols, last of the Nichols Brothers, retires from Whidbey shipyard
Over the decades, his six brothers, two sisters and two sons have worked at the boat-building company started…
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ITA Airways lost my luggage. Why won’t it cover my expenses?
Jacqueline Bartolini spends $992 after ITA Airways loses her luggage. It wants to reimburse her for just $733.
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Pleasant and progressive, Oslo puts its people first
Every time I come to Norway, I’m fascinated by their experiment in big government, and how little people…
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College kids home for the summer? Expect it to be a balancing act for all
They’ve tasted independence and some of the privileges of adulthood. So, how can parents make this an easier…
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After 106 years, Kuhnle’s Tavern in Marysville is closing
Come say farewell Sunday from noon to midnight at the historic bar with five beers on tap and…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Hop on over to Whidbey Island for a garden tour on Saturday, then rock out with local bands…
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Great Plant Pick: Sapphire indigo clematis
What: A profusion of royal purple flowers burst forth in early summer and continue for weeks. This non-vining…
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Please pollinators with perennials like hyssop, catmint and cape fuschia
Newer cultivars of perennials simply bloom longer, quenching our cravings for color and extending the benefit to bees.
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Eyesore no more: After decades, Mountlake Terrace bunkers bite the dust
The bunkers held a storehouse of history, much of it moldy, outdated and unwanted.
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2025 Subaru Forester Touring
Don’t look now, the 2025 model year vehicles are beginning to hit a showroom near you.
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Hitting a homer is hard for most. On this machine, we all have a chance
This restored 1930s Jennings slot machine — with candy prizes for knocking it out of the park —…
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Airbnb host banned after spilling food in another host’s home
Airbnb bans River Roberts after he accidentally spills food on his host’s sofa. Will he ever be able…
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The secret to getting ahead at work? A sense of service to others
In contrast, employees who are more focused on their own needs often feel frustrated, underappreciated and unmotivated.
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Urban treats prove Switzerland is more than its pristine alpine meadows
For interesting art, colorful old towns and serene waterfront settings, be sure to stop in Zürich, Luzern and…