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09/25/2026 · Yakima

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Hico, Texas: Pie, Back Roads, and a Surprisingly Good Dinosaur Problem

Hico is the kind of Texas town you pass once and then spend years wondering why you didn’t stop. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak at the Koffee Kup, and leave room for a slice of pie because self-control is not a road-trip virtue.

09/25/2026

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Move It Monday

The Suitcase Carry: One Dumbbell, Surprisingly Serious Fitness

Carrying a weight in one hand looks almost too simple to count as exercise. That’s exactly why the suitcase carry is so useful: it trains your grip, core, posture, and walking mechanics without requiring a complicated workout.

09/25/2026

From Scratch

The Crispiest Chicken Thighs Start in a Cold Pan

Chicken thighs are the weeknight answer when you want dinner to taste like you tried harder than you did. Start them in a cold cast-iron skillet, and you’ll get bronzed, crackling skin instead of a sad, rubbery flap.

09/25/2026

The Workshop

Build a Better Birdhouse from One Fence Board

In one afternoon, a $10 fence board can become a sturdy nesting box instead of a decorative wooden tomb. Here’s the simple design, the measurements that matter, and the hole size that keeps unwanted guests out.

09/25/2026

Off the Path

Emerald Lake: Three Alpine Lakes and One Excellent Excuse to Slow Down

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Emerald Lake Trail is short enough for beginners but dramatic enough to make you feel like you’ve wandered into a movie set. Go early, bring layers, and don’t rush the lakes in between.

09/25/2026

Tight Lines

The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time

Redfish, striped bass, flounder, and hungry largemouth all have one thing in common right now: they like moving water and easy meals. Fish the tide—or the wind-driven current—and quit blaming the lure.

09/25/2026

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Obituary: Inaam El-Zein

Inaam El-Zein passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on October 29, 1948, in Lebanon, Inaam lived in Ottawa, Ontario. A Religious Ceremony will be held at McEvoy - Shields Funeral Homes...

Obituary: Daniel Crane

Daniel Crane, born July 18, 1944, passed on October 11, 2026, at the age of 82. Daniel was a resident of New York, New York. A Funeral Service will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76...

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Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Unpermitted Mobile Food Vending Units

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