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The return, a review of ‘Ben is Back’

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The return, a review of ‘Ben is Back’

Recommendation: 4/5 Stars, SHOWTIME

Let’s clear the air: resolve to grow more house plants

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Let’s clear the air: resolve to grow more house plants

Indoor plants will give off oxygen and reduce CO2, effectively cleaning the air your family breaths.

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains earthquakes

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Learn about favorite writers in ‘A Sidecar Named Desire’

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Learn about favorite writers in ‘A Sidecar Named Desire’

The holiday season started with a cup of cheer.

State Parks offers two free days in January

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State Parks offers two free days in January

Visitors won’t need a Discover Pass New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Photo gallery: Santa dance party at the activity center

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Photo gallery: Santa dance party at the activity center

Photos by Haley Ausbun

Photos: shop with a cop at Target

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Photos: shop with a cop at Target

Photos by Haley Ausbun

Coffee shop sets opening date

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Coffee shop sets opening date

With the final construction finishing up, downtown Boon Boona Coffee opens doors Jan. 7

You don’t have to like it, but you will

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You don’t have to like it, but you will

You don’t have to like it.

Now comes the time for a holiday rhyme

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Now comes the time for a holiday rhyme

This Christmas garden poem was written for this column more than 25 years ago. It is still the…

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains our fingers and toes

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Jam Club takes to the stage

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Jam Club takes to the stage

Maple Valley Youth Symphony’s program offers therapy music education to kids with special needs.

It fell from a book | POINT OF REVIEW

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It fell from a book | POINT OF REVIEW

Recommendation: 4/5 Stars, SHOWTIME

‘Tis the season for Christmas trees (and no spiders)

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‘Tis the season for Christmas trees (and no spiders)

With the holiday season here, readers wonder about trees, insects and keeping things fresh.

Illustrations by Rob McClurkan

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Dr. Universe explains caffeine

Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education column from Washington State University.

Prepare to dive into the inner workings of a library

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Prepare to dive into the inner workings of a library

The possibilities seem endless.

New rehabilitation health care facility celebrates opening in Renton

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New rehabilitation health care facility celebrates opening in Renton

The facility is a short-term rehabilitation center and will now begin taking patients

Lights, laughter, latkes

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Lights, laughter, latkes

Photos by Kayse Angel

Gallery: Holiday cheer lights up the park

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Gallery: Holiday cheer lights up the park

Despite rainy, cold weather Friday the city celebrated the first official lighting of Clam Lights at Gene Coulon…

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Santa Arrives in a Tiger-Painted Airplane Dec. 15

Holiday celebrations begin with Santa’s arrival at 9:45 a.m., festivities all day