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Crowds line up to get Snapchat?s Spectacles at the Lower Queen Anne Dick?s burger joint in Seattle Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
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Hot burgers: The new branch of Seattle favorite Dick’s opens in Kent today

Fans have been waiting more than a year since the announcement of the new location — now it's finally here, with marching bands to celebrate.

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An overhead view of the Enchant Christmas light maze in Arlington, Texas last year. Enchant Christmas will be at Seattle’s Safeco Field Nov. 23-Dec. 30.
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A giant light maze, skating trail and marketplace take over Safeco Field this winter

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The coziness of hygge is in evidence at Nielsen?s Pastries.

For a sweet dose of hygge, try Nielsen’s Pastries in Lower Queen Anne

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Hot burgers: The new branch of Seattle favorite Dick’s opens in Kent today

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Not known for their relaxed disposition, Selat, a 150-pound Komodo dragon, receives laser therapy and massage from Harmony Frazier while zoo keeper Alyssa Borek keeps track of his head which is surrounded by a clear plastic sheet. Frazier is retiring after four decades at the Woodland Park Zoo. The vet tech does laser treatments and massage to aging animals at the zoo. Thursday Nov 15, 2018 208365

After caring for the critters at Woodland Park Zoo for more than 40 years, animal-rehab pioneer Harmony Frazier plans her retirement, and preps her replacements

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Revised national fitness guidelines are far kinder for people with hectic lifestyles

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Instructor Vanessa Estes, right (blue mat), teaches a Buti Yoga class at Get Zen Hot Yoga Studio in Bellevue on November 8, 2018. At left is Alisa Galper (white shorts).

Buti Yoga adds dancing, freedom, fun — and an occasional yelp — to a fast-paced, strength-building workout  VIEW

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Two wins for women: male contraception and a Supreme Court pass

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Book cover for “Gardens of the High Line: Elevating the Nature of Modern Landscapes” by Piet Oudolf and Rick Darke. Published by Timber Press

6 naturally inspiring books for gift-giving — or, your own gardening library  VIEW

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Beside a defunct nuclear site, Hanford Reach’s protected wildlife refuge is prime birding territory

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Rant & Rave: Merry Christmas, Seattle Seahawks!

Readers rant about post office, rave about Seahawks and green uniforms

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