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7-Passenger 2025 VW Atlas SUV Delivers High-End With Afforability

Family-Friendly Design With 4MOTION, Flexibility & Luxury

  • Aug 21, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars

 

Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five days.

 

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.

 

Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen State Fair ready for 116th year of “magic” in Monroe

The fair will honor Snohomish County’s farming history and promises to provide 11 days of entertainment and fun.

Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett, EarthCorps host event at Union Slough

On Saturday, volunteers can help remove invasive species and learn more about the 24-acre restoration site in the mouth of the Snohomish River.

A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Conservation District proposes rate increase

The district proposed raising its current rates of $10 per parcel to $20 per parcel to expand programs and services.

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All-New 2025 Audi S5 Improves On Perfection

S5 Is Bigger, Faster, More Aesthetically Pleasing And Luxurious

  • Aug 15, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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Excavator dug channels cover the surface of the Zis A Ba site on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

ICYMI: Stillaguamish Tribe merges both worlds to save salmon near Stanwood

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians partners with natural resource groups to resurrect the Stillaguamish River delta.

Excavator dug channels cover the surface of the Zis A Ba site on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Fresh Paint festival to return this weekend

The annual summer arts festival will be open in downtown Everett on Saturday and Sunday.

Public comment opens for cleanup plan at Paine Field site

The state Department of Ecology asks for public feedback on a plan to clean toxic chemicals from a training site at Paine Field.

A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Summer serenity

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A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Counting Crows come to Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 17. (Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com)

Counting Crows, Beach Boys, Chicago

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Counting Crows come to Chateau Ste. Michelle on August 17. (Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com)
The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County heat wave will be short-lived, forecasters say

Snohomish County remains under a heat advisory until Tuesday night, with cooler, wet weather returning before the weekend.

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Crane Aerospace & Electronics volunteer Dylan Goss helps move branches into place between poles while assembling an analog beaver dam in North Creek on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Adopt A Stream volunteers build analog beaver dams in North Creek

The human-engineered structures will mimic natural dams in an effort to restore creek health in an increasingly urbanized area.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics volunteer Dylan Goss helps move branches into place between poles while assembling an analog beaver dam in North Creek on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lexus Adds Hybrid Version To 2025 LX 700 Lineup

Luxury, Power, Agility, And Off-Road All In One Package

  • Aug 8, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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Glass recycling at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU will host a sustainable community steward course this fall

The course will cover environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a focus on waste reduction and recycling.

Glass recycling at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Josh Thiel, left, places a nail into a dust pan while Rey Wall continues digging in a sectioned off piece of land at Japanese Gulch on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archaeology students excavate local history in Mukilteo’s Japanese Gulch

Through July, the Edmonds College field camp uncovered artifacts from the early 1900s when Japanese immigrants were instrumental for the local Crown Lumber Company.

Josh Thiel, left, places a nail into a dust pan while Rey Wall continues digging in a sectioned off piece of land at Japanese Gulch on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Annzolee Olsen with her chair, from Houseboat, and card table from a Robert Redford movie on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hollywood’s hottest giveaway is at The Herald on Thursday

From TV hunks to silver screen queens, snag your favorites for free at the pop-up.

Annzolee Olsen with her chair, from Houseboat, and card table from a Robert Redford movie on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County PUD activates fire safety protocols

As wildfire risks increase in Western Washington, the PUD continues to implement mitigation and preparation efforts.

Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2026 Toyota Crown hybrid sedan (Provided by Toyota).

2026 Toyota Crown strikes a dynamic pose

The largest car in the brand’s lineup has both sedan and SUV characteristics.

The 2026 Toyota Crown hybrid sedan (Provided by Toyota).