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Where to go hiking this winter, practically in your back yard
Guidebook author’s latest covers lowland trails close to home in Snohomish and Island counties.
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Edmonds Comedy Night to return for 12th year with jokes for parents, couples
Edmonds Comedy Night features nationally touring comics and up-and-coming regional acts.
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Comic books reflect 80 years of American history, culture
A new exhibit at the Russell Day Gallery in Everett showcases how they changed with the times.
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Orca expert’s love for whales goes way back
Howard Garrett, co-founder of the Orca Network, is slated to give a free talk Feb. 23 in Everett.
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He recreated his ancestors’ journey through the fjords of Norway
Edmonds’ Dave Ellingson will speak on “Kayaking the Fjords of Norway” at the Marysville Opera House.
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An Everett woman’s mermaid-themed bedroom is a source of joy
Melissa Strash, 67, has more than 100 mermaid figurines, dolls and statues in her collection.
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11-year-old violinist to solo with Cascade Symphony Orchestra
Saturday’s children’s concert will include “Tubby the Tuba” featuring a tuba solo and narrated story.
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Three veterans of Edmonds’ theaters create their own production in Kenmore
As If Theatre Company will premiere its debut show, “The Clean House,” Feb. 15 in Kenmore.
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Snowshoeing near Stevens Pass offers expansive views, exercise
Guided by an experienced hiker, a pair of first-time snowshoers tackles the Skyline Lake Trail.
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Maine-based folkies to play sweet, sad songs in Snohomish
Josephine County’s musical roots can be traced to Appalachia and Ireland.
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Unsung astronomer’s story to be told on stage in Edmonds
“Silent Sky” is about Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose work led to men getting all the credit.
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Mukilteo’s Empty Shell serves a full boat of seafood delicacies
Oyster lovers — who do not include our reporter — will appreciate the six types on offer.
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Swords and sorcery in Snohomish, from the minds of children
A group gathers every weekend to play Dungeons & Dragons, the fantasy role-playing game.
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Phoenix Theatre’s “It Could Be Any One Of Us” has a different villain every night
The killer is randomly chosen on stage in this comedy thriller that evokes the board game “Clue.”
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Funko’s Funkast team celebrates 100th podcast with live event
Funfest Live will have collectible giveaways, interviews with toy creators and pop culture trivia.
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Red Curtain’s ‘American Buffalo’ tells a dog-eat-dog tale
David Mamet’s play bristles with profanity as it plumbs the depths of criminal minds.
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Space talk: From ancient observations to latest breakthroughs
Joey Shapiro Key and Corey Gray to speak on “Indigenous Perspectives of Earth and Space” in Edmonds.
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Step on up: Getting fit on Snohomish County’s public stairways
In “stair seeking,” you search for public stairways and climb them. The fitness benefits are enormous.