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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.

 

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.

 

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.…

 

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)
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz in two-tone Energetic Orange and Candy White paint.

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an irresistible throwback

The new Microbus maintains charm while piling on modern technology and special features.

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz in two-tone Energetic Orange and Candy White paint.
Typically served over rice, gumbo is made with chicken, sausage and the Creole “holy trinity” of onions, bell peppers and celery. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)
Food & Drink

Easy, roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage

Many family dinners are planned ahead of time after pulling a delicious-sounding recipe out of a cookbook and making a detailed grocery list. But there… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2025
  • By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Typically served over rice, gumbo is made with chicken, sausage and the Creole “holy trinity” of onions, bell peppers and celery. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)
Connie Lodge Warren G, right, will join Too Short, Xzibit and Yung Joc on Saturday at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.
Coming Events

Warren G, Forest Songs, #IMOMSOHARD and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Connie Lodge Warren G, right, will join Too Short, Xzibit and Yung Joc on Saturday at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.
The back patio area and deck on Oct. 23, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
What's Up With That?

$6 million buys ‘Wow’ and a gleaming glass mansion in Mukilteo

Or for $650,000, score a 1960s tri-level home on Easy Street in Everett. Dishwasher included.

The back patio area and deck on Oct. 23, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A spooky, rainy weekend is ahead

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain in Everett, with areas in the Cascades getting over 4 inches of rain.

A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County will host 20th annual farm and forestry conference on Nov. 5

The conference will bring government officials, nonprofit organizations and agricultural professionals across the region together for networking and learning opportunities.

Absolute Zero Earthstar Bromeliad was discovered in a crypt! Its foliage is black with ghostly white striping with sharp edges – be careful! (Provided photo)
The Golfing Gardener

The Halloweeniest plants around

This magical month of October is coming to a close, accompanied everywhere by the colors of autumn. I thought it might be fun to talk… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2025
  • By Trevor Cameron C.P.H.
Absolute Zero Earthstar Bromeliad was discovered in a crypt! Its foliage is black with ghostly white striping with sharp edges – be careful! (Provided photo)

Weekend storm offers glimpse of updated Snohomish PUD outage map

The new map allows customers to zoom down to house level and track where Snohomish PUD workers are in the process of restoring power.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Lake Stevens in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
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Lake Stevens signs its side of an agreement with Everett over waterline development

Everett will consider the contract on Nov. 5, which will allow development along its water transmission line that goes through Lake Stevens.

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Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace talks rates at regional wastewater forum

Officials from partnering water and sewer groups discussed upcoming projects and how customer costs will be affected.

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Controversial Eastview Village development flooded Greenleaf neighborhood

Greenleaf HOA residents claim the development wasn’t following stormwater code, leading to floods that covered residents’ yards with an inch of mud.

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
These crispy, cheesy chorizo and potato tacos are baked in the oven to achieve an extra crunch. (Post-Gazette)
Food & Drink

Crispy oven chorizo and potato tacos are social media darlings

I’m not alone when I say I could eat tacos every day and never get bored. Add Mexican chorizo to the equation, and make that… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2025
  • By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
These crispy, cheesy chorizo and potato tacos are baked in the oven to achieve an extra crunch. (Post-Gazette)
Coming Events

Queensryche, Halloween story time, glass art and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

A boat navigates the Snohomish River near the Lowell Riverfront Trail on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

On Friday, a judge will consider whether the Snohomish River has rights

Developers are taking an initiative that grants the Snohomish River legal standing rights to court, arguing the law oversteps its bounds.

A boat navigates the Snohomish River near the Lowell Riverfront Trail on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)