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Travel insurance purchased through Vrbo gets lost in the shuffle
Sam Maniar bought a travel insurance policy through Vrbo. But, when he tried to file a claim, he…
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A few tips for getting the most out of late summer
First and foremost, give your plants — especially trees and shrubs — a good drink.
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Worthless as medicine — but valuable as an antique
Turn-of-the-century quackery makes for amusing collecting. But be careful — there may be poison in those “medicine” bottles.
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Great Plant Pick: Willowleaf gentian
This handsome perennial is especially effective planted on a slope to create a cascading effect.
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Step into sustainability for back-to-school season
It’s a good time to start new routines that make real and lasting change in our community and…
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Four questions to consider before you go solar
Does your home have good sun exposure? Does a solar array make financial sense? Where to go to…
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Evergreen State Fair is the hot ticket as 11-day run kicks off
Guests came out in 90-degree heat for animals, food, entertainment and rides. The heat should wane this weekend.
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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe welcomes grandstand performers Gary LeVox, Scotty McCreery and Bethel Music.
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Gastroparesis — what is it?
Gastroparesis Awareness Month is a good time to learn a bit about this condition.
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It’s showtime! Get in line for a seat at The Clyde Theater in Whidbey
The Langley movie house has served up butterless popcorn, iceless drinks and priceless memories since 1937.
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TrailSport model gives 2022 Honda Passport an extra edge
The SUV’s design is more rugged this year, and this new model cranks up the ruggedness aura.
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Books Briefly: Everett author, Monroe illustrator collaborate on kids’ book
Also, noted Northwest author Mary Lou Sanelli will discuss her latest book at the Edmonds Bookshop.
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Author shows us how to open our inner landscapes
“Disrupt Yourself,” by Katie Malachuk, presents ways to notice what’s causing us anxiety instead of reaching for balms…
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The longest line in Washington is at your local post office
America has allowed its postal service to deteriorate. We should demand our leaders do better — and we…
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Whidbey’s love enforcement officer offers the right to say, ‘I do’
When he’s not out stopping crime, Tavier Wasser is helping couples get hitched. He’s a certified wedding officiant.
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These PCT thru-hikers are footsore but undeterred
Oregon has been welcoming Pacific Coast Trail hikers for decades. Despite fire closures, they came again again this…
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Expedia promised a refund last October, but where is it?
When KLM cancels Eric Aird’s flight, Expedia promises him a refund. But, months later, there’s no sign of…
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Berchtesgaden: A lair of evil in a breathtaking Alpine setting
Hitler’s mountaintop retreat is a place to take in the scenery — and contemplate the place’s monstrous legacy.
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Up Up Up’s circus truck troupe rolls into downtown Everett
A truck breakdown on Whidbey didn’t stop the show from going on — grand piano, aerial feats and…
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A first-time Rainier hike encounters Paradise on Earth
There’s still time to visit the massive mountain before the snow starts coming down. To avoid equally massive…