Seedy Arrangement? Everett Thrift-Store Line Hack Sparks Juicy Debate
An Everett thrift-shopping post is testing a familiar rule of waiting your turn: do you…
Seedy Arrangement? Everett Thrift-Store Line Hack Sparks Juicy Debate
An Everett thrift-shopping post is testing a familiar rule of waiting your turn: do you actually have to stand in line, or can a watermelon do it for you? A photo posted to Reddit’s GoodwillBins community prompted a debate over shoppers using objects to mark their places before opening. The poster described a giraffe toy,…
‘Not Normal’: Snohomish Saloon’s Eerie ‘Ghost’ Video Has People Spooked
The Oxford Saloon in Snohomish is giving people something new to argue about before Halloween: whether a strange sound on its surveillance footage is a long-departed patron calling for help—or a door lock that needs some attention. The historic First Street establishment shared the clip on Facebook on Tuesday, Oct. 27, saying a woman named…
Glass, Gardens and a Yurt: 5 Island County Homes for Sale With Personality
A glass spine overhead, hundreds of hosta varieties outside and a yurt out back: these Island County listings give the house tour a few unexpected turns. Spread across Whidbey and Camano islands, these five single-family homes are currently for sale at asking prices ranging from $925,000 to $3.5 million. From ambitious architecture to gardens that…
Turrets and Portholes: 5 Grays Harbor County Homes for Sale With Personality
Five homes currently for sale in Grays Harbor County offer some enjoyable detours from the standard house hunt: a coastal residence with turret sitting spaces, a beach retreat fitted with reclaimed portholes and a cottage in a community with a whaling past. The asking prices range from $305,000 to $1.19 million. Along the way, there’s…
Tacoma’s Dome Home Is for Sale—and It Didn’t Come to Be Square
A geodesic dome home is for sale in Pierce County, and its unusual architecture goes well beyond the roofline. Inside, angled ceilings and triangular window openings turn the house’s geometry into part of everyday life. The three-bedroom residence at 16412 38th Avenue E, with a Tacoma mailing address, is currently asking $624,500. Set among trees…
From a Pink Castle to Fly-In Living: 5 Unusual Miami-Dade Homes for Sale
Five single-family homes for sale in Miami-Dade County offer rather different interpretations of home sweet home: A pink waterfront residence with Gothic arches, a house beside a private airstrip and a Redland property whose outdoor amenities could fill an entire weekend. There is also a restored Miami Shores landmark and a century-old Coral Gables home…
These 3 Marathon County School Districts Received the Lowest Overall Grades
Three Marathon County school districts received overall grades ranging from B− to C in Niche’s latest county evaluations, the lowest marks among the districts listed. The 2027 evaluations contain some useful contrasts: two featured districts earned Bs for academics, while the third received a B for clubs and activities. Beyond those grades, families have concrete…
These Lenawee County School Districts Tied for the Lowest Overall Grade
Five Lenawee County school districts tied at C in Niche’s latest county evaluations, sharing the lowest overall letter grade among its listed districts. Because all five received the same mark, none can fairly be singled out as lower-graded than the others. The 2027 profiles show considerable differences beneath that shared letter: stronger teacher and activities…
These Champaign County School Districts Received the Lowest Overall Grades
Four Champaign County school districts received overall grades ranging from B− to C− in Niche’s latest county evaluations. The 2027 evaluations reveal some striking contrasts. One featured district earned an A− for teachers, another received an A for college preparation, and a third serves children only through eighth grade—important differences behind the overall letters. Heritage…
These Cowlitz County School Districts Received the Lowest Overall Grades
Five Cowlitz County school districts received overall grades ranging from B− to D+ in Niche’s latest county evaluations. The 2027 evaluations reveal some substantial differences beneath those letters. One smaller district earned a stronger academics grade than its overall mark suggests, while others offer expanding career pathways, college-credit opportunities and targeted academic support. The B−…