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At Cole’s Tavern in Mukilteo, grab a beer after midnight (or at noon)
The new Mukilteo Speedway pub with food, games and soon pull-tabs, is open 365 days, including holidays or…
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Lisbon inspires travel (and travel writers)
If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both cities have awe-inspiring suspension bridges and famously…
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of not happiness, but well-being
Greater well-being is far more enduring than the temporary pleasure of obtaining what you want.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
“An Elvis Christmas” in Marysville and the Gothard Sisters in Edmonds are seasonal entertainment highlights.
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Mike Case-Smith remembered as ‘Mr. Pumpkin’
A man remembered as “Mr. Pumpkin” by generations of Oak Harbor families recently passed away.
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Great Plant Pick: Saxifraga Primuloides
What: This dwarf version of London pride is an indispensable groundcover for dense shade. Easy to accommodate, it…
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This fantastic chair carved from walnut takes the form of an ostrich
“Fantasy furniture,” hundreds of years old, can depict both real and mythical animals. This piece sold for $3,276…
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With 132 shades of brown, December gardens burst with ‘winter interest’
With most primary and secondary colors lost to the changing seasons, I’ve come to see just how beautiful…
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Gift guide: Gear up on these energy-related goodies recommended by your PUD
Here are some of the Snohomish County PUD’s favorite gifts. Yoiu can find even more great gifts at…
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid just might have it all
The compact SUV delivers the goods on desirable qualities.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Oslo’s seafaring sights evoke the Viking spirit
Anyone with Viking ancestry can enjoy a shiver of adrenaline sailing across the Oslofjord to Bygdøy.
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Snohomish tree farm brings Christmas spirit, one seedling at a time
At Stocker Farms, it can take a decade to grow the perfect tree. All you have to do…
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Viking promised him a flight, but now it’s asking for another $600
Brent Richter books a Viking cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but now the cruise line wants…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
”A Midwinter Night’s Dream” opens Friday at Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville.
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Early 20th century Puffy lamps don’t need to be on to brighten up a room
With three-dimensional designs painted on the shade, lamps like this don’t need darkness to provide decorative value.
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Great Plant Pick: Heritage birch
What: Heritage birch — also called white bark river birch, or betula nigra Cully Heritage — was selected…
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2024 Hyundai Kona Limited FWD
The Hyundai Kona Limited has been updated for the 2024 model year, but thankfully, retains its quirkiness.
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness gives the compact more capability
Upgraded suspension, 9.3 inches of ground clearance and a reengineered drivetrain are among the changes.