‘American Idol: Live!’ tour rolling into Evergreen State Fair

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‘American Idol: Live!’ tour rolling into Evergreen State Fair

It’s the only stop in the state for the top-seven singers, including season 16 winner Maddie Poppe.

Eat cute: Cotton candy animals join food lineup at the fair

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Eat cute: Cotton candy animals join food lineup at the fair

Sweet Art Cotton Candy is one of 78 food booths at the Evergreen State Fair, which begins Thursday.

Humble Bothell deli perfects the art of sandwich-making

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Humble Bothell deli perfects the art of sandwich-making

Gretchen’s Place offers hot and cold sandwiches at prices that won’t break the bank.

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Winnie the Pooh is Washington’s favorite Disney character

1. Disney love.

A bee looks for pollen in the center of an orchette dahlia, commonly called “Fancy Pants”, at the home of Snohomish County Dahlia Society’s president Alli Richards on Thursday, Aug. 16 in Everett. The Snohomish County Dahlia Show is this weekend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Showtime for ‘dazzling dahlias’

The 109th annual Snohomish County Dahlia Show happens this weekend in Everett.

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Snohomish’s Taste of Music diversifies for 10th annual event

Organizers have added rock, country and funk to the lineup.

The Done Goners play hillbilly swing in Marysville

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The Done Goners play hillbilly swing in Marysville

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On the rebound, Damien Escobar coming to Edmonds

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On the rebound, Damien Escobar coming to Edmonds

The contemporary violinist rides a wave of positivity after a bout with homelessness, depression.

Abigail Espinoza is tattooed by Michael Gardner, of Tattoo Garden, at his shop in Everett’s historic Lowell district on Aug. 8. He will be among one of three Everett artists featured at the 17th annual Seattle Tattoo Expo this weekend. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A tattoo is a ‘window to the soul or armor against the world’

This Everett artist will join hundreds of other tattooists at the Seattle Tattoo Expo this weekend.

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Event will imagine what Everett will be like 50 years from now

1. Our lawns.

Alice Cooper, the original shock rocker, is coming to Everett

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Alice Cooper, the original shock rocker, is coming to Everett

The legendary star, known for his dark theatrics, promises “to destroy that audience.”

Hollywood composer’s jazz ensemble to perform on Camano

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Hollywood composer’s jazz ensemble to perform on Camano

Ron Jones’ Jazz Forest will perform original songs, jazz standards and covers of popular songs.

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Be charitable like the honey bee at Mill Creek fundraiser

1. Buzz kill.

The painting in Linda Smith’s den, painted by a family friend in the ’70s, is of the beach on Samish Island where Smith’s grandmother taught her how to look for “things that capture light.” The artistic poster (right) from the Sea Glass Festival in Santa Cruz reminds her how she fell in love with Monterey Bay when she first displayed her wares at the event. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Her beachcombing hobby turned into a 30,000-piece collection

Everett’s Linda Smith has been collecting sea glass she finds on beaches near and far for 40 years.

Lynnwood’s group of South County Walkers starts off from Lynnwood Recreation Center on Aug. 2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Summer walking groups foster healthy habits

South County Walks are scheduled through September in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.

Summer Meltdown: Musical ecstasy in Darrington

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Summer Meltdown: Musical ecstasy in Darrington

Day One of the four-day music festival dazzles our reporter, a first-time visitor.

‘Star Trek’ meets Shakespeare in Klingon version of ‘Macbeth’

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‘Star Trek’ meets Shakespeare in Klingon version of ‘Macbeth’

Don’t worry — you don’t need to speak Klingon to follow along — the play is in Shakespearean…

Peanut butter burger with lettuce, onions, tomatoes and peanut butter as a spread. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Peanut butter burgers: Don’t knock ‘em until you’ve tried them

You might say ‘ewww,’ but they’re a family tradition for this Herald reporter.

Jeff “The Fish” Aaron is stepping away after many years as a sports-talk radio personality for Everett-based KRKO 1380 AM and moving to Arizona. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett sports-talk radio personality reflects on his career

Jeff “The Fish” Aaron has left KRKO 1380 AM following the station’s shift from sports talk to music.

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Don’t be gloomy, check out these ‘ooms’

1. Vroom.