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Golden Bough performs at City Park in Edmonds on Sunday as part of the Edmonds Summer Concert Series.

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  • Jul 21, 2025

 

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Amelia DiGiano’s photography is part of the “Seeing Our Planet” exhibit, which opens Friday and runs through Aug. 9 at the Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds.

Coming events in Snohomish County

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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 Environmental Council files fish passage complaint

The nonprofit claims the city is breaking state law with the placement of diverters in Perrinville Creek, urges the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to enforce previous orders.

 

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI sport compact hatchback (Provided by Volkswagen).

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a hot-hatch heartthrob

The manual gearbox is gone, but this sport compact’s spirit is alive and thriving.

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI sport compact hatchback (Provided by Volkswagen).
Kathy Johnson walks over a tree that has been unsuccessfully chainsawed along a CERCLA road n the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

How Roadless Rule repeal could affect forests like Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie

The Trump administration plans to roll back a 2001 rule protecting over 58 million acres of national forest, including areas in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie area.

Kathy Johnson walks over a tree that has been unsuccessfully chainsawed along a CERCLA road n the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County will host climate resiliency open house on July 30

Community members are encouraged to provide input for the county’s developing Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan.

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Snohomish County Dahlia Society members Doug Symonds and Alysia Obina on Monday, March 3, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

How to grow for show: 10 tips for prize-winning dahlias

Snohomish County Dahlia Society members share how they tend to their gardens for the best blooms.

  • Jul 14, 2025
  • By Sara Bruestle Special to The Herald
Snohomish County Dahlia Society members Doug Symonds and Alysia Obina on Monday, March 3, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2025 Audi A3 premium compact sedan (Provided by Audi).

2025 Audi A3 upgradesdesign and performance

The premium compact sedan looks sportier, acts that way, too.

The 2025 Audi A3 premium compact sedan (Provided by Audi).
Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Nate Nehring and WSU Beach Watchers to host beach cleanup at Kayak Point

Children and families are especially encouraged to attend the event at Kayak Point Regional County Park.

Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Council denies latest Eastview Village appeal

Council members affirmed previous approvals of the development planned off Cathcart Way near Highway 9.

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance Package (Provided by Acura).

2025 ADX subcompact luxury SUV bolsters Acura lineup

The all-new entry has a lot going for it, includingbudget-friendly competitive pricing.

The 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec with Advance Package (Provided by Acura).
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2025 Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van Moves People In Style

12-Passenger Capacity With Flexibility To Change

  • Jul 3, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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The 2025 Ford Maverick compact pickup is available with a hybrid or gas-powered engine (Photo credit: Provided by Ford).

2025 Ford Maverick adds AWD option for hybrid models

Other changes for the popular compact pickup includeupdated design, trim levels, and infotainment features.

The 2025 Ford Maverick compact pickup is available with a hybrid or gas-powered engine (Photo credit: Provided by Ford).
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2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend Increases Off-Road Capability

Mountain Loop Highway Was No Match For Bronco

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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A firefighter with Sky Valley Fire sprays water on a hotspot Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, along U.S. 2 as the Bolt Creek fire continues to burn between Index and Skykomish. (Peter Mongillo / Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Snohomish County releases draft of wildfire protection plan

Community members can submit feedback and questions online through July.

A firefighter with Sky Valley Fire sprays water on a hotspot Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, along U.S. 2 as the Bolt Creek fire continues to burn between Index and Skykomish. (Peter Mongillo / Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)
A young child holds up an American Flag during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Where and how to celebrate July Fourth this year in Snohomish County

Communities across the county are hosting 4th of July fireworks displays, parades, festivals and more on Thursday and Friday.

A young child holds up an American Flag during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Ford’s 2024 Ford Mustang Convertible Revives The Past

Iconic Sports Car Re-Introduced To Wow Masses

  • Jun 26, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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The Barenaked Ladies play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday.

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  • Jun 26, 2025
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The Barenaked Ladies play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday.
Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn plugs his car in to one of the available Skycharger stations during the grand opening of the state’s first electrical vehicle fast-charging station on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State and partners celebrate new EV fast-charging station in Arlington

The station is the first of 136 planned sites funded by Climate Commitment Act dollars.

Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn plugs his car in to one of the available Skycharger stations during the grand opening of the state’s first electrical vehicle fast-charging station on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Earth, Wind & Fire play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday and Saturday.

Coming events in Snohomish County

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  • Jun 24, 2025
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Earth, Wind & Fire play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday and Saturday.