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Sweet and spicy, Honey Sriracha Shrimp is a no-fuss fall classic for seafood lovers

Honey Sriracha Shrimp is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish we are…

  • Nov 29, 2025
  • By Guy Potter Sous Chef at The Kitchen Quil Ceda Creek Casino
  • Food and Drink

 

Kicking Gas Campaign Director Derek Hoshiko stands for a portrait Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, in Langley, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Climate justice group Kicking Gas is expanding efforts to Snohomish County

The nonprofit aims to switch residents to electrical appliances and can help cover up to 75% of installation costs.

 

The 2025 Lexus RX 350h luxury hybrid SUV.

2025 Lexus RX 350h delivers high mpg and good value

The midsize luxury hybrid SUV has nearly best-in-class fuel economy and bang for the buck.

 

Information panels on display as a part of the national exhibit being showcased at Edmonds College on Nov. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit

Through Jan. 21, visit the school library in Lynnwood to learn about how climate change is affecting weather patterns and landscapes and how communities are adapting.

Information panels on display as a part of the national exhibit being showcased at Edmonds College on Nov. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen congratulates Kaleb Wolde (left to right), Avery Postal, Takumi Tanimara and Malia Nymeyer, on winning the President’s Environmental Youth Award that recognizes outstanding K-12 youth environmental stewardship projects across the nation on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds students win President’s Environmental Youth Award for their Salish Sea documentary

Four former Hazelwood Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students helped create a documentary highlighting the Edmonds Underwater Park, a marine protected area located just off the city’s shore.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen congratulates Kaleb Wolde (left to right), Avery Postal, Takumi Tanimara and Malia Nymeyer, on winning the President’s Environmental Youth Award that recognizes outstanding K-12 youth environmental stewardship projects across the nation on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coming Events

Goddesses, 9 to 5, Music for the Imagination, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

The recent Olympic Pipeline leak spilled an undisclosed amount of jet fuel into a drainage ditch near Lowell-Snohomish River Road in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy BP)

BP’s Olympic Pipeline partially restarted after a nearly two-week shutdown

The pipeline is once again delivering fuel to Sea-Tac airport, and airlines have resumed normal operations.

The recent Olympic Pipeline leak spilled an undisclosed amount of jet fuel into a drainage ditch near Lowell-Snohomish River Road in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy BP)
Many outdoor gems, such as Camellias, bloom in the winter, some of which offer fragrance as a bonus. (Sunnyside Nursery)
The Golfing Gardener

Holiday Gifts for Gardeners

With the holiday season now in full swing and Christmas just around the corner, the season of giving is upon us. Friends and family will… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.
Many outdoor gems, such as Camellias, bloom in the winter, some of which offer fragrance as a bonus. (Sunnyside Nursery)
Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
What's Up With That?

‘Happy 1 year anniversary of bridge withdrawals’

Residents of Everett and Mukilteo live life on the edge … of the Edgewater Bridge.

Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
May Sinclaire, Dakota Stone’s mother, practices punching her body shield.

Whidbey boxer has inspiring story of her own

Though a recent Hollywood film explores the career of professional female boxer Christy Martin, many are likely unaware that South Whidbey has its own boxing… Continue reading

May Sinclaire, Dakota Stone’s mother, practices punching her body shield.

Judge invalidates legal rights for Snohomish River approved by voters

Snohomish County Superior Court ruled the initiative granting the river legal rights exceeded local initiative power.

Hyundai’s Palisade midsize SUV is fully redesigned for 2026. The new XRT Pro model is shown here.

2026 Hyundai Palisade is a whole new version

The three-row midsize SUV adds a hybrid to the lineup, and there’s a new XRT Pro model.

Hyundai’s Palisade midsize SUV is fully redesigned for 2026. The new XRT Pro model is shown here.
Coming Events

Geoff Tate, Jimmy Allen, 9 to 5, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds

State approves Edmonds permit to do flood mitigation work on Perrinville Creek

The permit is the latest controversy in the years-long saga over Edmonds’ management of the stream.

A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County adopts its first Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The document analyzes wildfire risks throughout the county and provides resources for people to engage with wildfire resiliency work.

State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 compact hatchback has seating for five passengers.

Mazda Mazda3 hatchback is fast, fun and practical

There’s a sedan version too, if you’d rather. The same premium-level qualities are on board with both.

The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 compact hatchback has seating for five passengers.
A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Adopt A Stream hosts hummingbird ecology class

Western Washington University instructor Greg Green will lead a class on hummingbirds on Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center.

A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma. Food stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)
Food and Drink

Five weeknight dishes: Creamy butternut squash noodle soup, shrimp and bacon burritas and more

Here’s something I’ve never done until now: plan ahead for the holidays. (I once bought presents on the way to the airport on Dec. 23.… Continue reading

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma. Food stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)
The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205

Snohomish County offers resources to help residents to prepare for flood season

It’s that time of year in Western Washington when fallen leaves clog storm drains, rivers rise with heavy rains and the streets and… Continue reading

The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205
“9 to 5” the musical will have shows from Nov. 18 to Feb. 1 at Village Theatre in Everett. (Screenshot from Village Theatre YouTube channel)
Coming Events

9 to 5, Terry Fator, #IMOMSOHARD and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

“9 to 5” the musical will have shows from Nov. 18 to Feb. 1 at Village Theatre in Everett. (Screenshot from Village Theatre YouTube channel)