Evan Thompson

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

It’s been a popular pit stop in Gold Bar for skiers and hikers, and the same family still runs it.

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers
‘[title of show]’ takes a tuneful look at the creative process

‘[title of show]’ takes a tuneful look at the creative process

Red Curtain Theatre’s production of the musical comedy stages through June 16 in Marysville.

‘[title of show]’ takes a tuneful look at the creative process

That cabinet by the lake holds loaner life jackets in all sizes

This week, we have the scoop on safer swimming, bicycles that fit and volleyball for a good cause. 1. Borrow a life jacket. It’s almost… Continue reading

The hiking brothers help thousands explore the backcountry

The hiking brothers help thousands explore the backcountry

Nathan and Jeremy Barnes’ guidebooks and blog are mandatory reading for many wilderness wanderers.

The hiking brothers help thousands explore the backcountry
Sprinklers with style, and much more at Everett’s Sorticulture

Sprinklers with style, and much more at Everett’s Sorticulture

Steve Hopkins’ artisanal irrigators will be among hundreds of offerings at the garden art festival.

Sprinklers with style, and much more at Everett’s Sorticulture
This Mill Creek bartender thrives when the place is slammed

This Mill Creek bartender thrives when the place is slammed

Jessie Meyers feels a rush of accomplishment when she makes everyone happy.

This Mill Creek bartender thrives when the place is slammed
Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes

Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes

The Edmonds restaurant specializes in handmade dumplings and noodles of northeastern China.

Dumpling Generation rivals Seattle’s finest for steamed dishes
Rae Armantrout, who won a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2010, will read from her latest book “Wobble” June 2 at Everett Public Library. (Andrea Auge)

Tips from a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who moved to Everett

Rae Armantrout, 72, will be speak June 2 at the Everett Public Library.

Rae Armantrout, who won a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2010, will read from her latest book “Wobble” June 2 at Everett Public Library. (Andrea Auge)
All things red, white and blue have a place in her sewing room

All things red, white and blue have a place in her sewing room

Everett resident Cheryl Olsen’s love of country inspired her patriotic collection.

All things red, white and blue have a place in her sewing room
See two artists’ impressionistic landscapes at Edmonds gallery

See two artists’ impressionistic landscapes at Edmonds gallery

Painters Scott Gellatly and C.A. Pierce are featured in “Interpretive Landscapes” at Cole Gallery.

See two artists’ impressionistic landscapes at Edmonds gallery
Dark-sounding ‘Women in Jeopardy’ lights up stage with laughs

Dark-sounding ‘Women in Jeopardy’ lights up stage with laughs

In the Phoenix Theatre show, two divorced women try to protect their friend from a creepy dentist.

Dark-sounding ‘Women in Jeopardy’ lights up stage with laughs
Curious boy gets the story behind the name of Snohomish park

Curious boy gets the story behind the name of Snohomish park

The 5th grader researched the life and legacy of Willis D. Tucker. The result amazed his teacher.

Curious boy gets the story behind the name of Snohomish park

These tips might help you keep running 5Ks throughout the summer

It’s time to break out the running shoes: 5K season is almost here. Registration is now open for several area events, including Mukilteo’s Sneakers and… Continue reading

Sara Thein, organizer for Clean Up Washington, pulls out as liter bottle from the woods as she picks up trash along the Lowell Riverfront Trail on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

This volunteer makes a difference, one garbage bag at a time

Snohomish’s Sara Thein founded Clean Up Washington, a group that picks up litter in our green spaces.

Sara Thein, organizer for Clean Up Washington, pulls out as liter bottle from the woods as she picks up trash along the Lowell Riverfront Trail on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Rapper goes from Macklemore’s ‘Corner Store’ to Everett fest

Rapper goes from Macklemore’s ‘Corner Store’ to Everett fest

Travis Thompson co-headlines the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival this week.

Rapper goes from Macklemore’s ‘Corner Store’ to Everett fest
Artist’s creative journey leads to Black Lab Gallery exhibit

Artist’s creative journey leads to Black Lab Gallery exhibit

Michael A. Knutson’s year in isolation at a remote cabin in Maine inspired many of his paintings.

Artist’s creative journey leads to Black Lab Gallery exhibit
This underwater photographer has made some friends beneath the sea

This underwater photographer has made some friends beneath the sea

Drew Collins will cover local marine life and the issues they face in a May 14 talk in Marysville.

This underwater photographer has made some friends beneath the sea

Three pollinator-friendly plants could make all the difference

1. Plant for pollinators. It’s estimated that one of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators such as bees, butterflies and moths.… Continue reading

You, too, can go ‘Green at the Beach’ — for $1.45 million

You, too, can go ‘Green at the Beach’ — for $1.45 million

Now on the real estate market, this Warm Beach waterfront home is eco-friendly from top to bottom.

You, too, can go ‘Green at the Beach’ — for $1.45 million
Fisherman’s Village Music Festival expands to Everett Station

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival expands to Everett Station

This year’s event includes two outdoor stages, an art market, food trucks and a beer garden.

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival expands to Everett Station