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A serene adventure at Lake Sawyer | Hiking the Northwest
Looking for a calmer nature hike? Or maybe a less crowded place to fish? This Black Diamond park…
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Tips and tricks for draught-resistant gardens | The Compleat Home Gardener
Want to save on your water bill? Try some of these perennials and groundcovers.
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Shark in the Park celebrates local sixgills
The 2nd annual Shark in the Park community festival took place over the weekend in Des Moines, complete…
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March on down to Fort Worden for great camping | Hiking the Evergreen State
The 434-acre park offers the best of forest and beach.
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July is all about red, white, and bloom – so don’t forget to fertilize | The Complete Home Gardener
But don’t fertilize your lawn before leaving on vacation.
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Planning an Independence Day trip to Rainier? Here are some tips
The National Park is fee-free July 3 - 5.
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Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener
Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.
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Fertilize fast or fertilize slow? The pros and cons | The Compleat Home Gardener
Also, some tips for keeping pesky voles and crows away from your seeds.
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Wow weekend guests with these waterfront activities | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Sooner or later, you’ll get the call. “I’m coming to Seattle, would love to see you.” Whether it’s…
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Asian markets – from strip malls to mega stores | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
When husband and wife Taiwanese immigrants, Cindy and Jack Lee opened a supermarket in Vancouver, B.C. in 1993,…
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Lessons in song: Nancy Stewart’s impact on Mercer Island families
It’s 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and Island Books is welcoming in the regulars for Miss Nancy’s Sing-Along…
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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda
Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…
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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.