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How parents can help kids start the school year on the right foot
It’s important to establish goals and have a plan. But be certain to encourage the joy of learning.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV
This vehicle represents the first all-electric EQ built in the United States.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
The Snohomish Block Party will bring music and more Friday through Sunday. Then, Neon Trees will play Aug.…
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As summer fades, you can fall in love with your garden all over again
The days may be getting shorter, but the gardening season is hardly over — it’s simply shifting gears,…
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This parrot’s plumage shines bright when its bulb is illuminated
It’s a lamp disguised as a parrot, made by Fulper Pottery. And it sold for $375 at auction.
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Great Plant Pick: Variegated Solomon’s seal
This plant’s distinctive growing habit makes it a must for any garden, though it’s particularly suited to the…
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Prevent battery fires from power tools, headphones and more
Lithium-ion batteries can become punctured when not disposed of correctly, which can lead to sparks.
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2023 VW Golf GTI Autobahn fit for Snohomish County backroads
The time-honored sporty compact hatchback makes driving devotees happy.
Local News
Pick a pear at pocket park the size of a pear tree in Mukilteo
Barbara Brennan Dobro Park, site of a historic tree, is among the tiny gems to explore near the…
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I might be on Alamo’s Do Not Rent list. Can you find out?
Noah Finkel thinks he might be on Alamo’s dreaded Do Not Rent list, but he can’t get a…
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Enjoying the Bohemian vibe of Budapest’s ruin pubs
These ramshackle, cavern-like bars are crammed with revelers having the time of their lives.
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How to calm the back-to-school jitters
Transitions are difficult for kids. Children live forever in the present. The days before school starts signals an…
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From “Twin Peaks” to “Assassins”: Some of the movies and TV shows filmed in Everett
Robberies, manhunts, murders, oh my! Here’s what filmmakers have made happen in Snohomish County’s largest city over the…
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BigFoot, Zombies and Viggo Mortensen: What’s been filmed near Index?
The casts and crews of “Harry and the Hendersons,” “Captain Fantastic” and “Z Nation” filmed in the area.
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Prisons and cursed tapes: What’s been filmed in Monroe?
The films “The Ring,” “Butterfly Effect” and “7 Minutes” shot scenes in the town.
Food & Drink
With elevated offerings alongside fair favorites, Taste Edmonds has evolved
Beyond classic carnival fare, this year’s edition of the long-running food festival featured some of the area’s best…
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Noah Cyrus (Miley’s sister) will be the headline performer at the Snohomish Block Party on Aug. 26.
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This artist brought enamel, used since the Middle Ages, into the 20th century
A trained artist, Karl Drerup immigrated to New York in the ’30s, where he began making his vibrant,…
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Great Plant Pick: Daphne x transatlantica Eternal Fragrance
Exceedingly fragrant, white blushed pink flowers burst forth in spring and continue through summer and autumn.
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Garden variety: Diversity and inclusivity yield good vibes
If variety is the spice of life, let me extoll the merits of including a diverse palette of…