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The value of undivided attention

Frequently, conflict arises from a lack of attention and not knowing how to ask for it.

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I’ve been banned by Airbnb, but no one will tell me why

Why did Airbnb ban Solange Reyner? The company won’t tell her, but will it tell this consumer advocate?

Chris Daughtry of Daughtry performs at the Rialto Square Theatre on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

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Great Plant Pick: Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’

Baptisia “Purple Smoke” is a slow-growing perennial named for its smokey violet-blue and purple flowers.

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Stroll through the gardens during these two self-guided tours

The Mill Creek Garden Tour is Saturday, and the Snohomish Garden Tour is July 30.

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Butterfly season is fleeting, but dazzling pieces like this last forever

This butterfly pendant, with wings covered in brilliantly colored gemstones, sold for $594 at auction.

Impatiens sport electric colors and fill in quickly at the height of summer. (Getty Images)

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Don’t let those voids get you annoyed. Fill them in with a few annuals

Consider adding in some begonias, coleus, impatiens, zinnias, marigolds, dahlias, salvias, lantana or celosia.

From left: Avery Martin D.C., Sarah Kotlerman D.C. and CEO Anna Martin, all of Averio Health Institute, wear giant cardboard vertebrae made out of banana boxes while demonstrating how they plan to claim the Guinness World Record for largest cardboard costume on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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World’s largest cardboard spine? Arlington aims to host record backbone

A 5K fun run is Saturday in Arlington for a Guinness World Record attempt to promote the state’s…

The Hyundai Palisade XRT model is new for 2023, with 20-inch wheels, a rugged appearance, and black exterior accents. (Hyundai)

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2023 Palisade flagship is a winner for the Hyundai lineup

The three-row midsize SUV has been freshened inside and out for the current model year.

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What will we leave behind?

We can’t control the future. But we can aspire to be the men and women that we hope…

Cozy little beach houses in the town of Ærøskøbing have been lovingly tended by local families for generations.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Pedal-powered sightseeing on a charming Danish isle

With one of the world’s largest solar power plants, Ærø was recently recognized by the EU as the…

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Budget charges fees after returning rental clean with a full tank

When William Houck returns his clean, fueled-up rental car to LAX, Budget tries to charge him a fee…

Thavoron plays his guitar at his apartment on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Seattle-based musician Thavoron returns to his Everett roots in latest project

While attending Cascade High School, Thavoron Eang dreamt of a career in music. His second studio album comes…

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

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With a passion for glazes, Van Briggle was known for his art nouveau vases

This tile, possibly inspired by Artus Van Briggle’s training as a painter and the mountains of Colorado, sold…

The PUD redesigned the format of its bill to make it easier and clearer to read.

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Decoding your utility bill requires less energy with new design

The most important information is now shown at the top in an easy-to-read format to help you understand…

If you shower your garden with love, it will love you back a thousand times over. (Getty Images)

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Summer of love: As with any relationship, you get out what you put in

Here are a few tips for cultivating a love with your garden that will flourish all summer long.

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Great Plant Pick: Hydrangea macrophylla Blaumeise

Often sold under the invalid name of Teller Blue, this is one of the best hydrangeas from the…

2023 BMW 760i xDrive (BMW)

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2023 BMW 760i xDrive

Now in its seventh-generation, the venerable 7-Series continues to lead the way in driving satisfaction.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a poster featuring eight federally listed species that have been put on the road to recovery. The eight portraits were painted by Lake Stevens native Cal Robinson, a public affairs specialist at the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife office. (Cal Robinson/USFWS)

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Lake Stevens artist’s portrait subjects: endangered mammals, fish, more

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife portraits were created by Cal Robinson, 34, to honor 50 years of the…