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Get preapproved now to get ahead of rising prices
By Polly Keary, Editor For the first time since the Great Recession hit Snohomish County in 2008, home prices are starting to rise. Interest rates are, too. That makes it…
Cable vs. Satellite: How to know which option works best for you
By Polly Keary, Editor In an age of high speed cable, satellite dishes may seem like a throwback to the giant lawn saucers of the 1980s. But today’s satellite dishes…
BBQ brisket makes Memorial Day marvelous
By Bryan Lipscy Editor’s Note: Guests at last winter’s Rotary Club Barn Dance raved local barbecue master Bryan Lipscy’s beef brisket so much that we asked if he would be…
Veterans’ gravestones go back to Civil War in IOOF Cemetery
By Polly Keary, Editor In the sun-dappled grass under tall old firs at Monroe’s I.O.O.F. Cemetery on Old Owen Road, the headstones of veterans are usually easy to find, clearly…
Maximizing Your Next Doctor’s Visit
By Deborah Nalty, MD, Providence Medical Group It’s not always easy spending time in the doctor’s office, even for a routine visit. For doctors, appointments have their challenges, as well.…
Facials make you feel pampered at Monroe spas
By Polly Keary, Editor Few things make one feel as pampered as does a spa facial, with its gentle cleansing processes, soothing massage and comforting warm compresses, all in a…
Jammin’: Three local venues offer jam sessions where musicians meet to mix it up
Every table is full, and the house band on stage finishes a 45-minute set to loud cheers and applause. The band leader sets her guitar in a stand and…
Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, which means there’s still lots of time to pick out a great gift that not only reflects her interests, but the Sky Valley. The…
Great Mother’s Days: Remembering the best of the holiday
By Polly Keary, Editor Mother’s Day is often special, but there are always a couple of memories that really stand out. Last week women from around the area shared their…
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