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Mattawa to work on sewer, water projects in 2026
MATTAWA — The city of Mattawa has budgeted to spend about $200,000 more in its current expense (general) fund in 2…
Can the Internet help define, close the generation gap?
(ARA) - The Internet is a great equalizer, giving all who use it virtually the same access to a vast vault of information, from the relevant and vital to silly…
What you should know about credit before you go car shopping
(ARA) - Whether you've decided you've gone through your last winter without four-wheel drive, or you're rewarding yourself for making it through the recession …
What you need to know to become a veterinary technician
(ARA) - Ask pet owners about their dogs and watch their eyes light up because of the bond they share. After all, Discovery News reports in an August 2009 artic…
Worried about your tap water? How to fight drinking water contaminants
(ARA) - Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day is good for your health, right? But what if the water you're drinking isn't as good for you as y…
Savings heat up with solar-powered water heaters
(ARA) - More homeowners are deciding solar power is the right thing to do - for the sake of the environment and their wallets. New technologies make it easier …
Five tech tools for non-gearheads
(ARA) - Does it ever seem like the more things new technology can do, the more complicated using it becomes? And sometimes it's so complicated you don't feel l…
Simple accessory switches can lighten your decor for summer days
(ARA) - With long days and plenty of sunshine, you're ready for your home decor to fully embrace the light, upbeat spirit of warm weather. You've decided to di…
Summer 'staycations' remain popular as recovery approaches
Have you heard about the new trend in family vacations? With the economy in rough shape, more and more families are opting to "vacation at home" to make the most of their budget. The savings really add up, since th…
Protect your home from natural disasters
(ARA) - Given this year's big earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, smaller quakes closer to home and predictions of an active hurricane season approaching, many Ame…
'Social savings' - Shoppers unite to find great deals
While the negative effects of the economic downturn continue to dominate the headlines, a silver lining has appeared in the midst of monetary misery - lower taxes, a decrease in personal spending and a slight incre…
Demystifying contemporary home decor and design
(ARA) - Mixed up by modern? Confused by what's considered contemporary? With more emphasis on home design today, it can be difficult for homeowners to distingu…
Shoe museums to monuments, great travel attractions abound in the Midwest
Sure, the big coastal cities and beaches get a lot of attention as summer travel destinations. But with 30 percent of Americans saying they plan to fly and tra…
Ten ways to improve your home's curb appeal
(ARA) - If you think having great curb appeal is only important if you're trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments …
HEALTH AWARENESS: Talk to Your Doctor if You Have Frequent and Persistent Heartburn
We've all heard about heartburn and chances are that most of us have experienced it at some point, but have you heard about GERD?
Choosing summer footwear that looks and feels great
(ARA) - So long, snow boots, warm weather is here at last after one of the snowiest winters on record. But while you're skipping through summer in your saucy s…