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The Wailin’ Jennys, The Pajama Game, The Funny Pages and more

none — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

The Golfing Gardener: Clematis – Double Blooming Azaleas

none — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

There are so many worthy spring blooming shrubs for us to utilize in our gardens, including the seemingly endless array of attractive Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Specific flavors of each of these can be planted for various bloom times - beginning in March, with some even blooming well into June. As you view your landscape or drive about and admire others in the area, there is certainly an abundance of both Rhododendrons and Azaleas still in flower. But what happens when these are done strutting their spring colors? They certainly have nice evergreen foliage and still produce a needed presence in any yard, but what about more flower power? There are a couple of excellent newer Azalea series, available in a few color variations, that offer not only spring flower power but also a second repeat flowering season in late summer to fall.

Rick Steves: Belgium’s incredible edibles

none — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, “In Belgium, we eat as hearty as the Germans and as fine as the French.”

2026 Ram 1500 Rebel is a pickup with a cause

Mary Lowry — Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The off-road-oriented trim has standard 4x4 and ground clearance galore.

Yellowcard, Grease, Dana Gould and more

none — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

11 p.m. is hockey time for Everett man, 77

Andrea Brown — Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

While most people sleep, Lonnie Roughton and his team lace up for beer mugs and bruises.

The Evergreen State Fair announces Grandstand lineup

Taylor Scott Richmond — Mon, 04 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Concerts include country star Lee Brice, rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot, pop star Amy Grant and an America 250 celebration.

The Golfing Gardener: Clematis – The Queen of Vines

none — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

It is always fun to go vertical with climbing plants each spring, in particular the vine we call Clematis. This special plant thrives in our local gardens, providing superior flower power each spring and summer. The many varieties of Clematis available offer multitudes of flower sizes, colors and habits to catch any gardener’s fancy, as choice is always paramount with these lovely vines. There are some 350 species of Clematis named across the globe, many of which are excellent in our area. What gardeners really seem to crave though are the hybrids and cultivars - literally thousands that have been named over the decades. Whether you are seeking an old-school variety like ‘Nelly Moser’ or a newer flavor like ‘Fragrant Star’, this is the time of year to find maximum selection.

Rick Steves: Going to the dogs (and other animals) in Europe

none — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

I’ll never forget my first “hawk walk.” It was at Ireland’s School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where a great guide showed our tour group how to properly handle birds of prey. For about an hour, we wandered through the enchanting grounds of Ashford Castle, with our guide sporting a Harris hawk on his forearm. After learning about falconry, each person in our group got an opportunity to “fly” the bird — tossing and catching it on his or her arm. With each toss, the glove was rotated to the next person, and the guide tucked a little chicken meat in the padded palm — and the hawk knew just where to return. The experience was both intimate and intense.

2026 BMW iX xDrive60 works magic

Mary Lowry — Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Acceleration is stunning, but the ride is supernatural.