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5 off-the-beaten-path getaway destinations that are particularly relevant in 2020

From the centennial of Prohibition to Bruce Lee's 80th birthday, there are many historical anniversaries to commemorate this year. These five vacations are a great way to get away and take a trip back in time to honor these historic events. VIEW

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Oregon’s bench erupts as the Ducks hold off the Dawgs to win in overtime, 64-61. Payton Pritchard at right joins a teammate in celebrating the win when he hit a 3-pointer with 3.4 second remaining in overtime to get the win.

The 8th-ranked Oregon Ducks played the Washington Huskies in Pac-12 men’s basketball Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. 212699

Husky Basketball

UW Huskies let upset slip away as Payton Pritchard lifts No. 8 Oregon in OT

Even with Jamal Bey covering him like a blanket, Ducks star Payton Pritchard got off a deep three-pointer with 3.4 seconds left to hand Washington a crushing overtime defeat. Updated 6:27 pm

The master bedroom opens to an upstairs deck, with a propane fireplace and glass railings. There’s another, more public, deck on the lower level, with access to the lake, and LED lights under warm cedar soffits. “When she’s entertaining at night, it glows,” says designer/builder Kent Perry, who lives in a houseboat with his partner, Todd Filer, on the same dock. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Pacific NW Magazine

A first-time homeowner’s custom houseboat makes waves on HGTV, and in its Seattle marina

Armed with a $450,000 budget and a dream that wouldn’t sink, Sarah J. Haggard joined the HGTV show “Home Afloat” and shared her water-life wishlist. VIEW