September 16, 2023, 6:04am Life
Travel disasters can come in nearly any form, turning your vacation into a giant headache in a hurry. For example, losing your luggage before or during a trip can cause delays and waste time. So can failing to plan your trip (or to plan it well), as can taking shortcuts… Read story
September 16, 2023, 6:03am Life
When the unexpected happens — whether fire, hail, or human error — renters insurance can provide much-needed stability. But many choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows. Read story
September 16, 2023, 6:02am Life
This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes. Read story
September 16, 2023, 6:00am Life
Staying up to date on power outages and important information about your utility account is easy with notifications from Clark Public Utilities. Read story
September 16, 2023, 5:30am Life
A handyperson can be a great resource to take care of small or medium tasks around your home. They can accomplish several odds and ends on your to-do list and often tackle work other contractors deem too small. When hiring, ask these questions to help ensure your pro will be… Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:46am Life
Summer annuals are the champions of the late-season garden. Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:19am Life
Earlier this summer, Adam Ducharme made an unpleasant discovery while helping volunteers install signs telling visitors where to camp, park or launch boats near Leadville, a mountain town surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks in central Colorado. Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:13am Life
Hikers rejoice when the roads to Sunrise and Mowich Lake open each summer, joining the winding path to Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park. Traveling Route 7 to Ashford or Route 410 through Enumclaw, the towns along the way offer unique settings to fuel up on your way into the… Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:13am Life
Every year thousands of people flock to the “wedding capital of the world” to get hitched. Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:04am Life
Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family. She worries about travelers and airport officials misinterpreting his forgetfulness or habit of getting in people’s personal space, and feels guilty about not being able to… Read story