A spawning Coho gets tangled in the creek bed on Dec. 3 in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Raigan Reed attempts a layup during the game against Jackson on Dec. 11 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Peter Orullian, of Lynnwood, was set to premiere “The Bell Ringer,” a Christmas story with original music story performed by his band Symphony North, on Dec. 15 at The Everett Historic Theatre. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Silvertips Bryce Kindopp celebrates his first of two goals with Chiefs Nolan Reid trailing in the final period at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Dec. 9. Silvertips won 2-0. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mountain peaks surrounding Heather Lake are reflected in the water Dec. 5 in Granite Falls. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Alex McConnaughy (left) attempts a shot with Shane Jacobs trailing during practice at Darrington High School on Nov. 29. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Horizon Elementary School Principal Edmund Wong moves to block a student’s basketball shot during recess on Dec. 5 in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

From left, Stella McClung, 9, Hailey Gaddis, 9, Irajoy Abrea, 9, and Sabrina Axtell, 9, play Sensei Says during the InspireHER event at Snohomish Boys & Girls Club on Nov. 2 in Snohomish. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)