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A YMCA lifer reflects as his 40-year career draws to a close

A YMCA lifer reflects as his 40-year career draws to a close

Scott Washburn will step down as YMCA of Snohomish County CEO as soon as the new Everett Y building opens.

A YMCA lifer reflects as his 40-year career draws to a close
Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Backstreet Boys

Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Backstreet Boys

The boy band, revitalized with a new No. 1 album, are set to perform July 29 in Everett.

Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Backstreet Boys
This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.

This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.

Micajah Bienvenu discusses his creative process. You can see his work on Camano Island through Aug. 11.

This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.
Apollo 11 amazes at the Museum of Flight’s lunar exhibit

Apollo 11 amazes at the Museum of Flight’s lunar exhibit

Check out artifacts such as the space gloves and visor Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon 50 years ago.

Apollo 11 amazes at the Museum of Flight’s lunar exhibit
Calling all cosplayers: It’s Kobe-Kon time at the Everett Mall

Calling all cosplayers: It’s Kobe-Kon time at the Everett Mall

The three-day event includes anime-themed Jeopardy, improv, gaming, tourneys, merch and artwork.

Calling all cosplayers: It’s Kobe-Kon time at the Everett Mall
Tayla Lynn’s struggle with addiction inspires benefit concert

Tayla Lynn’s struggle with addiction inspires benefit concert

The granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn will perform July 19 at the Historic Everett Theatre.

Tayla Lynn’s struggle with addiction inspires benefit concert
Riley Humphrey, 3, reacts to the story being read by Shannon Horrocks during Ms. Shannon’s story time at the Snohomish Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rockin’ out, and learning literacy, with librarian Ms. Shannon

Once, she was punk rocker. Now, Shannon Horrocks helps kids develop singing, reading and writing skills.

Riley Humphrey, 3, reacts to the story being read by Shannon Horrocks during Ms. Shannon’s story time at the Snohomish Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields

The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields

A mushroom blend burger, pulled pork sandwiches and loaded tater tots are some of the new offerings.

The ballpark chow at Everett Aquasox games hits to all fields
Gitchie, gitchie, ya, ya: Patti LaBelle’s coming to Tulalip

Gitchie, gitchie, ya, ya: Patti LaBelle’s coming to Tulalip

The soul legend will grab four audience members at random to join her on stage for her signature song.

Gitchie, gitchie, ya, ya: Patti LaBelle’s coming to Tulalip
When these pilots take off, a $100 burger is the destination

When these pilots take off, a $100 burger is the destination

Their aerial joyrides involve flying somewhere, anywhere, for brunch with their fellow aviators.

When these pilots take off, a $100 burger is the destination

Follow these tips to prevent fireworks injuries this Fourth

The Fourth of July is nearly here, and that means fireworks. Lots and lots of fireworks. But there is some danger involved with our annual… Continue reading

The A-Team has poured beers at Bothell’s The Bine since Day 1

The A-Team has poured beers at Bothell’s The Bine since Day 1

Bartenders Mallory Galash, Alethea Kendrick and Valerie Hackett have become close friends.

The A-Team has poured beers at Bothell’s The Bine since Day 1
Art museum pays tribute to the legendary Northwest Mystics

Art museum pays tribute to the legendary Northwest Mystics

The exhibit at MoNA in La Conner features art by the quartet and artists inspired by their work.

Art museum pays tribute to the legendary Northwest Mystics
Shall we bid farewell to the gentle denizens of Forest Park?

Shall we bid farewell to the gentle denizens of Forest Park?

The Animal Farm has connected creatures great and small with generations of kids. But it could go.

Shall we bid farewell to the gentle denizens of Forest Park?
Everett music scene to throw itself a seventh birthday party

Everett music scene to throw itself a seventh birthday party

Deep Sea Diver, Narrow Tarot, Super Sparkle and DJ Sharlese to play at the Everett Music Initiative event.

Everett music scene to throw itself a seventh birthday party
Destined to cook, despite heartbreaking loss, serious injury

Destined to cook, despite heartbreaking loss, serious injury

This Arlington teen overcame his father’s death and a traumatic brain injury to forge a culinary career.

Destined to cook, despite heartbreaking loss, serious injury
Can’t play a lick? You can still jam with these guys at the mall

Can’t play a lick? You can still jam with these guys at the mall

For the Inclusion Jam Project, having fun, not hitting the right notes, is what’s important.

Can’t play a lick? You can still jam with these guys at the mall
What I learned about my father through the Vietnam War

What I learned about my father through the Vietnam War

A Herald writer’s curiosity about his father’s years in Vietnam led to understanding for them both.

What I learned about my father through the Vietnam War
Edmonds festival to spotlight the art of poetry for first time

Edmonds festival to spotlight the art of poetry for first time

The 62-year-old Edmonds Arts Festival returns Friday through Sunday at the Frances Anderson Center.

Edmonds festival to spotlight the art of poetry for first time

Ice cream in the blink of an eye — all thanks to science

1. Chilly treat. Scientists can make ice cream in five minutes. Liquid nitrogen rapidly freezes the creamy ingredients with no cranking and no ice-and-rock salt… Continue reading