Life
Always something coming and something going in my new garden
A large variety of plants that provide beauty all through the year keeps things interesting and fulfilling.
Local News
Fish on! Whidbey bait shop delivers $7 bucket of herring to your boat
Possession Point Bait Co. owner Dan Cooper keeps afloat the Clinton fishing business his family started in the…
Food & Drink
Cookie shop stirs up excitement on Whidbey Island
A new family-owned business in downtown Oak Harbor has been whisking up quite a buzz lately.
Life
2022 Buick Envision puts emphasis on relaxing ride, slick styling
A four-cylinder turbo engine delivers 228 horsepower with energetic but not stirring acceleration.
Life
Can she get a refund for this Priceline car rental?
Dollar cancels Vivian Everhart’s rental when she tries to swap out an unsatisfactory car. Can she get a…
Life
Learn about Mount Rainier National Park’s endangered birds
The outdoor adventure speaker series begins Sept. 13 at the Marysville Opera House.
Life
The spirit of Catalunya lives in art, culture and politics
Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, is jammed with tourists. But there’s plenty to enjoy — especially the architecture.
Life
Books Briefly: Lake Stevens man publishes self-help book
Lee Cuesta draws on more than 40 years of experience to unpack the deepest, fullest meaning of waiting…
Life
Tips on surviving the myth of the perfect parent
If your children grow into mature, responsible, independent adults, you’ll know did the “right thing.”
Life
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the EV this Subaru mom’s been waiting for
Jennifer Bardsley had never before owned a “cool” car. This EV has made her an IONIQ 5 fangirl.
Life
This B&B (bud and bong) is a stoner’s forest paradise
Relax and spark up at this cannabis-friendly treehouse BB in the woods outside of Sultan.
Life
Bay Area farm animal owners get creative to keep cool
They’re putting ice in pigs’ mud puddles and feeding frozen carrots to horses.
Life
One in a million: Introducing a dreamy new coneflower
One in a Melon starts off golden orange and matures to a vibrant butter yellow that’s just as…
Life
You can’t afford a Rolls, but you might be able to buy figurine
A reproduction “Spirit of Ecstasy” sold at auction for $210. The car goes for a whole lot more.
Life
Learn how to stalk the wild mushroom, via Zoom
A retired WSU Extension program coordinator will teach the online class Sept. 21.
Life
Great Plant Pick: Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’
This groundcover thrives in sunny, dry areas with poor soil. It’s also a good choice for containers.
Life
September is the month for restoring your parched lawn
Here’s what to do to keep the grass in decent shape — the environmentally responsible way, of course.
Life
Drawing power of 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is good gas mileage
Average fuel economy up to 33 mpg and a large cargo area are top features of this new…
Life
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Northwest-based country singer-songwriter Aaron Crawford performs at Angel of the Winds Casino.