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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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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.
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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle
With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…
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Author/activist Dalia Ziada shares message of peace at Island Synagogue
Dalia Ziada has been amplifying her voice while fighting against antisemitism and hoping that peace comes to the…
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Eastside explorations on the Crosslake Connection | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.
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Mercer Island’s Kusakabe featured in ‘Origins: Our Thousand Days’ Cascade PBS docuseries
Special to the Reporter
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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley
These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”
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Murder mystery tees off at WICA
The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.
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Where to go ice skating in King County
Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…
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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
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Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns
This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.
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Underrated horror films for Halloween night
Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…
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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”
A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…