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Santiago parent volunteer Stacie Aguesse, left, delivers Monday a small giant sequoia tree from NASA&rsquo;s Artemis I Mission&rsquo;s tree seeds that traveled around the moon twice, as NASA scientists, JPL engineers, U.S. Forest Service representatives and teachers join Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students at a ceremony to plant it after the school was honored in the spring of 2024 to become NASA Moon Tree Stewards in Lake Forest, Calif.

California school plants ‘moon tree’ with seeds flown in space by NASA

Santiago parent volunteer Stacie Aguesse, left, delivers Monday a small giant sequoia tree from NASA&rsquo;s Artemis I Mission&rsquo;s tree seeds that traveled around the moon twice, as NASA scientists, JPL engineers, U.S. Forest Service representatives and teachers join Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students at a ceremony to plant it after the school was honored in the spring of 2024 to become NASA Moon Tree Stewards in Lake Forest, Calif.

October 19, 2024, 6:04am Life

To cheers and applause from kids wearing spacesuits and star-studded T-shirts, a tree was planted in California that is out of this world. Read story

Hearing spooky sounds in home? Try these ways to fix bumps in night

October 19, 2024, 6:04am Life

During the spooky season, it’s fun to imagine things that go bump in the night. But literal bumps in the night — or any other unexplained sounds in your home — bring a lot more spooky tricks than sweet treats to your life. Spooky noises can give away the presence… Read story

FILE - A bride and groom pose for wedding pictures at the Bethesda Terrace in New York&rsquo;s Central Park on May 23, 2017.

Keep wedding from becoming political battleground

FILE - A bride and groom pose for wedding pictures at the Bethesda Terrace in New York&rsquo;s Central Park on May 23, 2017.

October 19, 2024, 6:04am Life

Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left. The two can’t usually be in a room together without sparks flying, but both are invited to your wedding. Read story

Some believe Thornewood Castle in Lakewood is haunted.

Are there haunted historic mansions in Washington that were home to pioneers? Some say yes

Some believe Thornewood Castle in Lakewood is haunted.

October 19, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

There are many types of reported “hauntings.” Old, abandoned prisons and hospitals are popular locations for supposed spirits, along with graveyards, churches and historical sites. But there is also an abundance of allegedly haunted mansions across the country, including in Washington state. You can see this in the list of… Read story

Check It Out: Lots to love about romance novels

October 19, 2024, 5:59am Clark County Life

As a reading genre, romance novels are loosely defined as fiction books about romantic love and the relationship between two people. Read story

When shopping for mums, you may see them labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these different names for plants that basically look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

Understand colorful chrysanthemums to keep the garden party going into fall

When shopping for mums, you may see them labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these different names for plants that basically look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

October 19, 2024, 5:58am Life

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral beauty. Mums are great in containers, the garden and cut flower bouquets. Fall… Read story

The balled-and-burlapped roots of a crape myrtle tree on display at Giordano&rsquo;s Garden &amp; Gifts in Sea Cliff, N.Y.

Fall the perfect time to plant tree

The balled-and-burlapped roots of a crape myrtle tree on display at Giordano&rsquo;s Garden &amp; Gifts in Sea Cliff, N.Y.

October 19, 2024, 5:56am Life

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. Read story

Lights are deadly to birds, especially now

October 19, 2024, 5:55am Life

As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close — When will my tomatoes turn red? What’s eating my hosta? What’s that white stuff on my peonies? — and we react as needed to ensure our plants survive and thrive. Read story

An orange lowrider car is on display at the Slow &amp; Low Chicago Lowrider Festival, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Navy Pier in Chicago.

Lowrider cars showcase art, culture for Mexican Americans

An orange lowrider car is on display at the Slow &amp; Low Chicago Lowrider Festival, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Navy Pier in Chicago.

October 19, 2024, 5:49am Life

For Luis Martinez, competing in lowriding bike and car competitions is about more than glory and bragging rights. The lowrider clubs in the Chicago area have become like one big family and a source of mutual support. Read story

Meyers: Chief Owhi leads the Upper Yakama

October 19, 2024, 5:49am Life

Editor’s note: This column was first published Jan. 30, 2022. Read story