Longtime Silvana fair adds llamas to animal show

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Longtime Silvana fair adds llamas to animal show

Now in its 71st year, the fair has 4-H competitions, potato-sack races and a greased pole contest.

Bassnectar is headliner for Summer Meltdown in Darrington

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Bassnectar is headliner for Summer Meltdown in Darrington

Other big bands at the festival include Big Gigantic, Greensky Bluegrass, Lettuce and Beats Antique.

Anderson Pooper, a 12-year-old dachshund uses a wheelchair, at the Bark in the Park at Everett Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Anderson Pooper rounds the bases

Paralyzed dachshund is ambassador for disabled pets

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What’s up, Doc? It’s wabbits, walks and woofies

We’re channeling Elmer Fudd this week. Please forgive us.

It’s a Kentucky bluegrass musician’s first visit to Washington

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It’s a Kentucky bluegrass musician’s first visit to Washington

Dave Adkins is one of four headliners at the 42nd annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival.

Former Sno-Isle Tech culinary student Adrian Ramirez at Red Cork Bistro on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Mukilteo, Wa. Ramirez co-owns Red Cork Bistro with his wife, Soco Molina. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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He went from student to chef-owner of a hometown restaurant

Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center gave Mukilteo’s Adrian Ramirez a solid culinary foundation.

He sings about ignorance, war and greed — and it’s OK to laugh

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He sings about ignorance, war and greed — and it’s OK to laugh

Roy Zimmerman, a mainstay on left-leaning radio, will perform a one-man show in Marysville.

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MoPOP’s Sound Off! could be your ticket to fame

1. Keep moving.

Three dams, two lakes and mountains all around

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Three dams, two lakes and mountains all around

See natural and man-made wonders on Seattle City Light’s Skagit Tours.

An Italian gem opens in the heart of downtown Everett

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An Italian gem opens in the heart of downtown Everett

The house-made pasta is just one of the standouts at Capers and Olives.

Old traditions meet new ones at Kla Ha Ya Days in Snohomish

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Old traditions meet new ones at Kla Ha Ya Days in Snohomish

The 105th annual festival is set for July 18-22 at various locations around town.

Hazel Blue Acres: Blueberries with a Silvana family’s touch

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Hazel Blue Acres: Blueberries with a Silvana family’s touch

The Fuentes family transitioned from dairy cattle to blueberries — and they’re not looking back.

Snohomish high-schooler wins Edge of Amazing poster contest

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Snohomish high-schooler wins Edge of Amazing poster contest

His art will promote an event meant to help improve the health of Snohomish County residents.

Pooches take center stage at Marysville’s Poochapalooza

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Pooches take center stage at Marysville’s Poochapalooza

The outdoor dog festival returns for its 12th year with a new twist: racing pugs.

Lit Walk features 15 local writers at 5 Everett venues

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Lit Walk features 15 local writers at 5 Everett venues

Expect experimental work, surrealism and social justice issues, the event organizer says.

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Three ways to get extra patriotic for the Fourth of July

Sizzle, crack, pop.

Kiss of the Ocean: Dining within sight of Possession Sound

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Kiss of the Ocean: Dining within sight of Possession Sound

The Mukilteo eatery, which serves steak, seafood and Mexican food, is in a building built in 1903.

Music at the Marina brings crowd favorites back for summer

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Music at the Marina brings crowd favorites back for summer

Everett’s Thursday and Saturday concerts at Port Gardner Landing run through August.

Weight-loss surgery gives Bothell man second chance at life

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Weight-loss surgery gives Bothell man second chance at life

His book “SleeveLife: Losing Half of Myself and Finding the Rest” details his transformation.

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Taking care of the loved ones, summer version

Now that it’s summer, many of us are looking for the right way to enjoy hotter temps, vacations…