Best of Snohomish County
A sampler at Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant and Pub Friday afternoon on July 2, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Brewing up something special: The must-visit spots for craft beer lovers

Ready to raise a glass? These local breweries are pouring the best in town!

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Morning bites that make your day brighter

From fluffy pancakes to savory omelets, here’s where to fuel your morning!

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Where there’s smoke, there’s flavor—must-try BBQ spots in Snohomish County

Craving fall-off-the-bone ribs and smoky brisket? Herald readers have you covered.

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Ready to indulge in the best bakeries in Snohomish County?

From flaky pastries to decadent cakes, these local gems are a must-try!

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Photography
Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘A hangover cure for sure’: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 18 years.

 

Dozens of people with mustaches clipped wait to be measured for a Guinness World Record Mustache Chain Attempt on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Photos of the Year 2024

From breaking news to features and everything in between, here are the Herald photo staff’s favorite images from 2024.

 

Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It almost killed me’: Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in Snohomish County

Two people died. Trees crushed homes. And 135,000 locals lost power.

 

Participants in the Guinness World Record Beard Chain Attempt lineup to get their beards clipped together to be measured at Pacific Rim Park on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Country’s longest beards descend on Everett in pursuit of record

The grizzled group of 40 didn’t reach the mark they wanted Friday, but they had a good time anyway.

 

West Coast Travel
Curtson Distillery owners Robert Thompson, right, Malinda Curtis, center, and employee Sarah Trocano, left, at the distillery in Sultan. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan, Washington’s Curtson Distillery turns bad beer into beautiful whiskey

Robert Thompson and Malinda Curtis use an innovative method to make moonshine and umber.

 

Whidbey Island chef Michael Weeks welcomes visitors to Penn Cove Musselfest, returning to Whidbey Island, Washington, March 7 to 9. Photo by Luisa Loi

Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual Whidbey Island festival

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8 spectacular things to do in Seattle in the spring

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La Conner, Washington produces more tulips and daffodil bulbs than anywhere else in the U.S.

3 of the ‘most charming small towns’ in the the Pacific Northwest

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