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Sebastian Sanchez, left, instructor Hannah Dreesbach, center, and Kash Willis, right, learn how to identify trees near Darrington Elementary School in Darrington, Washington on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Environmental and outdoor education lessons are woven throughout the in-school and after-school activities in this small community, thanks to the Glacier Peak Institute. The non-profit arose from community concerns in the wake of the Oso landslide disaster. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Glacier Peak Institute will host a fundraiser in Everett on Thursday

The institute engages rural youth with science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, mathematics and skill-building programs.

 

Paperbark-type maples have unique foliage, different than what you think of as maple. They boast electric red-orange fall foliage and peeling coppery-tan bar, which adds some serious winter interest. (Schmidt Nursery)

The trilogy of trees continues…

Fall is in full swing and as promised, I am going to…

  • Oct 14, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.

 

Grandpa Buzz smiles while he crosses the street and greets people along the way as he walks to Cascade View Elementary on Sept. 30, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Everybody wants a Grandpa Buzz’

Buzz Upton, 88, drives 40 minutes from Stanwood to spread joy and walk kids to school in Snohomish.

 

A kingfisher perches on the top of a dead tree in the northernmost section of the Chinook Marsh Project site on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County will pass grant funds to Everett to relocate water line

As part of the county’s Chinook Marsh restoration project, the city of Everett will relocate a 55-year-old drinking water transmission line.

A kingfisher perches on the top of a dead tree in the northernmost section of the Chinook Marsh Project site on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds College Art Gallery to display new exhibit

“Origin / Identity / Belonging II” by Michael Wewer features portraits of Edmonds College community members from around the world.

Nick Lawing, 13, right, and Kayak Pidgeon, 14, right, spray paint a canvas during Teen Night at the Schack Art Center on Sept. 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Art Friendship Club lifts up and connects kids

On a warm September evening outside of Schack Art Center in downtown Everett, a group of teenagers hung around with gloves, masks and spray paint… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2025
  • By Brenda Mann Harrison For The Daily Herald
Nick Lawing, 13, right, and Kayak Pidgeon, 14, right, spray paint a canvas during Teen Night at the Schack Art Center on Sept. 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
WRX tS photo provided by Subaru U.S. Media Center

2025 Subaru WRX tS Delivers Performance And Practicality

Six-Speed Manual Offers Fun And Security

  • Oct 10, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
WRX tS photo provided by Subaru U.S. Media Center
People leave notes on farmers market concept photos during an informational open house held at the Northwest Stream Center on Oct. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County presents plans for Food and Farming Center

The future center will reside in McCollum Park and provide instrumental resources for local farmers to process, package and sell products.

People leave notes on farmers market concept photos during an informational open house held at the Northwest Stream Center on Oct. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bert Kreischer, Queensryche, glass art and more

Music and arts coming to Snohomish County

Give me some more shade, please…

If you recall, I mentioned a number of larger growing maples last week that have vibrant autumn color. Back in my student days (many moons… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.

Everett park gets a new (old) way to tell time

A former professor built and donated a sundial for Lions Park in south Everett.

Adopt A Stream will host bat and bird events on Saturday

Get an introduction to birding or learn about the benefits of bats at the Northwest Stream Center.

Photo provided by Cadillac Newsroom

Cadillac Introduces First-Ever V-Series All-Electric: LYRIQ Performance

0-To-60 in 3.3 Seconds, The Fastest Cadillac Ever

  • Oct 3, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
Photo provided by Cadillac Newsroom
Ashley Tawes and Sydney McNeil shovel compost to be sifted into wheelbarrows during class at South Whidbey Elementary School on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Curriculum that students can really dig

South Whidbey schools offer hands-on lessons in picking, cooking, baking and tasting real food from its own farm.

  • Oct 2, 2025
  • By Patricia Guthrie Special to The Daily Herald
Ashley Tawes and Sydney McNeil shovel compost to be sifted into wheelbarrows during class at South Whidbey Elementary School on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Queensryche, Bert Kreischer, Lene Lovich and more

Music and arts coming to Snohomish County

Radiant Red Maples

Now that autumn has blessed us with its presence, the vibrant colors of fall will be commencing all over our region soon. Mother Nature will… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.
A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The end of September brings wind and rain to Snohomish County

With likely showers throughout the week, the National Weather Service predicts almost an inch of rain for the Everett area by Wednesday night.

A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cynthia Jones, with the Sno-Isle Sierra Club, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sno-Isle Sierra Club chapter to host public lands Zoom call

Join the call on Tuesday evening to learn more about proposed policy, current projects and efforts to protect public lands.

Cynthia Jones, with the Sno-Isle Sierra Club, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury model in Opulent Blue.

2026 Vistiq moves the Cadillac brand closer to its goal

The three-row luxury SUV is a new addition to the company’s growing lineup of electric vehicles.

The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury model in Opulent Blue.
Inside El Sid, where the cocktail bar will also serve as a coffee house during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New upscale bar El Sid opens in APEX complex

Upscale bar is latest venue to open in APEX Everett.

Inside El Sid, where the cocktail bar will also serve as a coffee house during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)