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Ray’s Drive-In on Broadway on Sept. 4 in Everett.

Everett’s Burger Trail: Dick’s, Nick’s, Mikie’s – and Ray’s

Come along with us to all four. Get a burger, fries and shake for under $15 at each stop.

 

CX-50 Caters To The Active Lifestyle. Photo provided by Mazda Newsroom.

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Delivers Efficiency, Luxury, Versatility And Function

Crossover Seats Five Adults With Room For Cargo

  • Jan 2, 2026
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars

 

Jonni Ng runs into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing beach was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Photos: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 19 years.

 

People wear burger-themed shoes for the grand opening to the Everett location of Dick’s Drive-In on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The top 10 most-read Herald stories of the year

Readers gravitated to articles about local businesses, crime, and human interest throughout 2025.

People wear burger-themed shoes for the grand opening to the Everett location of Dick’s Drive-In on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Back to rain and snow in Snohomish County in time for the new year

The last few days of blue skies will give way to rain in the lowlands, with 5-8 inches of snow also expected in the Cascades

A selection of leather whips available at Lovers Lair on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What’s behind the tinted windows at Everett’s ‘#1 Kink Store’

From beginner toys to full-on bondage, Lovers Lair opens the door to a world most people never see.

A selection of leather whips available at Lovers Lair on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The best photos of 2025 in Snohomish County

From the banks of the Snohomish River to the turf of Husky Stadium, here are the favorite images captured last year by the Herald’s staff photographer.

Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett Boeing factory tour offers a birds-eye view of jet-making

Our business reporter, who happens to be an airplane buff, offers his take on the popular tour.

Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
TrailSport Elite treads where most fear to go. Photo provided by Honda Newsroom.

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Adds Elite Trim

Elite Adds Luxury To Rugged, Off-Road Capability

  • Dec 26, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
TrailSport Elite treads where most fear to go. Photo provided by Honda Newsroom.
Outside of the Marysville Opera House on Sept. 16, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Now showing: The 114-year-old Marysville Opera House reclaims the spotlight.

Under the city’s direction, the theater offers music, art and bingo.

  • Dec 25, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada Special to The Daily Herald
Outside of the Marysville Opera House on Sept. 16, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Christmas Eve wind advisory canceled for Snohomish County

Western parts of Snohomish County were previously projected to see wind gusts up to 50 mph on Wednesday afternoon, but the storm’s strength quickly weakened.

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Kitburi works on some final touches of his ice sculpture on Sept. 17, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cool Artist thinks outside the block

Champion ice carver Chan Kitburi freezes the moment.

  • Dec 23, 2025
  • By Sara Bruestle Special to The Daily Herald
  • Sound & Summit
Kitburi works on some final touches of his ice sculpture on Sept. 17, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A6 Sportback E-Tron Quattro Looks Fast - And Is Fast. Photo provided by Audi Newsroom.

2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-tron Deilvers Across-The-Board

All-Electric With Range, Fast-Charging And Storage Space

  • Dec 19, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
A6 Sportback E-Tron Quattro Looks Fast - And Is Fast. Photo provided by Audi Newsroom.

More than 9K Snohomish County residents without power, and more wind possible

A wind advisory says gusts of 40 to 50 mph gusts are forecast Thursday for areas in Snohomish County.

The Snow Queen ballet, 9 to 5, Northwest Perspectives, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

How we covered the record-breaking flood

A special edition of Eliza Aronson’s newsletter detailing her and photographer Olivia Vanni’s week of flood coverage.

Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
‘Golden Promise’ is a striking Japanese Cedar that I have and love. (Sunnyside Nursery)

Part 3 of the Conifer Trilogy – Stunning yellows, bright whites

Let the Trilogy of Conifers continue with the finale! Two weeks ago I discussed some basics on conifers to ponder and then last week we… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.
‘Golden Promise’ is a striking Japanese Cedar that I have and love. (Sunnyside Nursery)
Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High wind warning in effect for northwest Snohomish County

Key developments:

  • “Damaging” wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected.
  • Residents should prepare for downed trees and widespread outages.
  • Flood warning extended for Skykomish River near Gold Bar

Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Toyota 4Runner Limited decked on in “Heritage Blue” coat of enamel.

2025 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Limited Caters To On-Road Luxury

Nine Trims Allow Off-Roading To Be Priority

  • Dec 12, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
Toyota 4Runner Limited decked on in “Heritage Blue” coat of enamel.
Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ferguson declares state of emergency; National Guard to be deployed

Key developments:

  • More than 400 Guard members to be deployed in the next two days.
  • Latest forecast: Stilly River predicted to reach near-record-breaking heights
  • Shelter was in the process of placing the last few dogs Wednesday.
  • Dikes around Ebey Island are expected to overtop by midday Wednesday.

Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)