Best of Snohomish County

Stay in, have fun: Top three indoor experiences to explore

Rain or shine, these exciting indoor spots guarantee a great time!

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Jonathan Nelson visits Wallace Falls State Park for his virtual tour project with the Washington State Parks Foundation. (Jonathan Nelson)

Step into adventure: The top three hikes you can’t miss

Ready to hit the trails? These stunning hikes are calling your name!

  • 2 days ago

 

The M/V Puyallup docks at the Edmonds waterfront on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Show off your city: The best places to take a visitor

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, here’s where to impress your guests!

  • 4 days ago

 

Palmer Mutcheson chips onto the green during the Men’s Club Championship at Snohomish Golf Course. Mutcheson won the tournament and carded a nine-under-par 63 on Aug. 4, 2024, which set a new course record. (Photo courtesy Kiana Richards, Snohomish Golf Course)

Tee off in style: The top three golf courses in the Snohomish County

From scenic fairways to championship-level greens, these courses are a golfer’s dream!

  • 5 days ago

 

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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.

 

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Jonathan Nelson visits Wallace Falls State Park for his virtual tour project with the Washington State Parks Foundation. (Jonathan Nelson)

Step into adventure: The top three hikes you can’t miss

Ready to hit the trails? These stunning hikes are calling your name!

  • 2 days ago

 

Christmas Lighting Festival, Leavenworth, Washington, the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest.

How one village became the Christmas capital of Washington state

Leavenworth, in central Washington, calls itself the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest

  • 2 months ago

 

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will Continue reading...

 

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

 

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