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The Court Street Diner in Athens, Ohio., focuses on greasy spoon-style offerings and does not try to reinvent diner favorites or modernize anything.

Greasy spoon highlight of Ohio

The Court Street Diner in Athens, Ohio., focuses on greasy spoon-style offerings and does not try to reinvent diner favorites or modernize anything.

May 3, 2014, 5:00pm Food

ATHENS, Ohio -- There's a reason there is almost always a wait at the Court Street Diner here. Read story

A massive blue whale jawbone is displayed outside the recently opened Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island in Washington.

Whidbey’s alternative side offers relaxation

A massive blue whale jawbone is displayed outside the recently opened Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island in Washington.

April 26, 2014, 5:00pm Life

SEATTLE -- Like many Seattleites, I've done the standard Whidbey Island weekend getaway, staying at cozy cottages and at the luxurious Inn at Langley. Read story

This photo taken around 1955 provides an aerial view of the SC Johnson Research Tower designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in Racine, Wis.

Wright tower opens for public tours

This photo taken around 1955 provides an aerial view of the SC Johnson Research Tower designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, in Racine, Wis.

April 26, 2014, 5:00pm Life

RACINE, Wis. -- Frank Lloyd Wright fans will get their first look at one of his most unusual buildings, an industrial tower with a tree-like design, when a home products company opens its former research and development center to the public this spring. Read story

A new boardwalk provides easy access to the La Conner waterfront along the Swinomish Channel.

You don’t need tulips to visit La Conner

A new boardwalk provides easy access to the La Conner waterfront along the Swinomish Channel.

April 19, 2014, 5:00pm Life

LA CONNER -- Nearby tulip fields aren't the only reason to visit this little town. But with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival running the whole month of April, that's undoubtedly why many visitors will make the drive in coming weeks. Read story

A National Natural Landmark, Wallula Gap, sits downstream on the Columbia River from Kennewick.

Right time for Wallula Gap

A National Natural Landmark, Wallula Gap, sits downstream on the Columbia River from Kennewick.

April 12, 2014, 5:00pm Northwest

KENNEWICK -- If you love the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for dramatic vistas, you'll love Wallula Gap just as much. Read story

Airlines’ on-time record took a beating in February

April 9, 2014, 5:00pm Business

DALLAS -- The bad news for travelers is that U.S. airlines posted terrible on-time numbers and record cancelations in February, as winter storms fouled operations at several large airports.The good news is that no U.S. flights were stuck on airport tarmacs for more than the three hours, the limit set… Read story

Late flights are up, complaints down

April 8, 2014, 5:00pm Business

DALLAS -- A big drop in customer complaints helped U.S. airlines post their best ratings ever, even though more flights were late and more bags were mishandled, according to a report released Monday by university researchers. Read story

Chef Sambath Neang of Cambodian restaurant Simply Khmer presents a beef loc lac plate during lunchtime in Lowell, Mass.

Little Cambodia offers new flavors

Chef Sambath Neang of Cambodian restaurant Simply Khmer presents a beef loc lac plate during lunchtime in Lowell, Mass.

March 22, 2014, 5:00pm Travel

LOWELL, Mass. -- Consider yourself warned: You're going to need your GPS for this meal. And a short history lesson. But it will be worth it. Read story

A visitor inspects the remains of an artificial harbor used by Allied forces during World War II on the sand at Arromanches, France.

Bayeux: a grand start for tour of Normandy

A visitor inspects the remains of an artificial harbor used by Allied forces during World War II on the sand at Arromanches, France.

March 22, 2014, 5:00pm Travel

BAYEUX, France -- There's a digital clock on display outside the visitors center in the charming Normandy town of Bayeux -- but it doesn't tell the time. It's counting down the days until the 70th anniversary of D-Day in June. Read story

Oregon Shakespeare Festival: plays for 2015

March 22, 2014, 5:00pm Entertainment

Portland -- The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland is barely a month into its 2014 season, and now comes news of its 2015 season. The festival turns 80 next year with these 11 shows: Read story