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Elias Espinoza, 4, tries to catch a stream of water while playing in the spray park at Daleway Park in 72 degrees at noon on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Spray the summer heat away

Elias Espinoza, 4, tries to catch a stream of water while playing…

 

Steven Lindquist does a kickflip off of a set of stairs at the Edmonds Skate Park at the Civic Center on Monday, June 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Taking flight

Olivia Vanni / The Herald Steven Lindquist does a kickflip off of…

 

Andrew Vait plays piano with his “Elton John" tribute band called Madman Across the Water at The Stage at Quil Ceda Creek Casino on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Madman Across the Water

Andrew Vait plays piano with his “Elton John” tribute band called Madman…

 

People walk along Sunset Avenue as people below explore Brackett’s Landing North at sunset on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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A sunset walk

People walk along Sunset Avenue as people below explore Brackett’s Landing North at sunset on Thursday in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)… Continue reading

People walk along Sunset Avenue as people below explore Brackett’s Landing North at sunset on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens President Eileen Simmons, left, and volunteer Debbie McCoy plant zinnias from Sunnyside Nursery in front of the entrance to the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Making a colorful entrance

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens President Eileen Simmons, left, and volunteer Debbie McCoy plant zinnias from Sunnyside Nursery in front of the entrance to the Evergreen… Continue reading

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens President Eileen Simmons, left, and volunteer Debbie McCoy plant zinnias from Sunnyside Nursery in front of the entrance to the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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End of the day in Edmonds

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The… Continue reading

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Will Schlough works on a jellyfish mural on the side of a building along Olympic Beach for Art Walk Edmonds on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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The making of a mural

Will Schlough works on a jellyfish mural on the side of a building along Olympic Beach for Art Walk Edmonds on Thursday in Edmonds. (Olivia… Continue reading

Will Schlough works on a jellyfish mural on the side of a building along Olympic Beach for Art Walk Edmonds on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Summer serenity

A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in… Continue reading

A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dozens of people with mustaches clipped wait to be measured for a Guinness World Record Mustache Chain Attempt on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Photos of the Year 2024

From breaking news to features and everything in between, here are the Herald photo staff’s favorite images from 2024.

Dozens of people with mustaches clipped wait to be measured for a Guinness World Record Mustache Chain Attempt on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Schack Art Center celebrates golden anniversary in Everett

For the next month, the Schack Art Center will honor its 50 years of impacts on the local arts scene.

A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Isabel Barrett, 7, picks apples with her family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Swans Trail Farms’ Harvest Festival, which highlights the apple varieties grown on the farm, runs through Oct. 31. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Harvest Festival now open in Snohomish

The festival at Swans Trail Farms is packed to the brim with family-fun activities. It’s open through Oct. 31.

Isabel Barrett, 7, picks apples with her family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Swans Trail Farms’ Harvest Festival, which highlights the apple varieties grown on the farm, runs through Oct. 31. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Retired South County Firefighter Dave Erickson speaks to a crowd of 50 people gathered outside of the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at the downtown Edmonds Fire Station on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 for a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. In the background of the ceremony stands a 1-ton beam recovered from the collapsed World Trade Center along with multicolored glass tiles. The tiles represent the more than 3,000 people killed, including 343 firefighters, 60 police and 10 emergency medical services workers. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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In Edmonds, tiles represent the thousands lost on 9/11

At the downtown Edmonds fire station, South County Fire on Wednesday commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the attacks

Retired South County Firefighter Dave Erickson speaks to a crowd of 50 people gathered outside of the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at the downtown Edmonds Fire Station on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 for a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. In the background of the ceremony stands a 1-ton beam recovered from the collapsed World Trade Center along with multicolored glass tiles. The tiles represent the more than 3,000 people killed, including 343 firefighters, 60 police and 10 emergency medical services workers. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Nedra Vranish, left, and Karen Thordarson, right browse colorful glass flowers at Fuse4U during Sorticulture on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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A promenade through Everett’s popular Sorticulture garden festival

Check out a gallery of the festival’s first day.

Nedra Vranish, left, and Karen Thordarson, right browse colorful glass flowers at Fuse4U during Sorticulture on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish players celebrate beating Garfield in the 3A state softball semifinal game to advance to the championship on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish beats Garfield to advance to state championship

The Panthers punch their ticket to the state championship game with a 9-8 win over Garfield.

Snohomish players celebrate beating Garfield in the 3A state softball semifinal game to advance to the championship on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Lacey, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Samantha Christensen runs to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during the game against Snohomish on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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GALLERY: Glacier Peak softball tops rival Snohomish

The Grizzlies prevail 9-5 in a clash of area powers.

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Christensen runs to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during the game against Snohomish on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Erin Romaneschi, 33, fires up the burner and injects a hot air balloon with flame to heat the air inside during Kla Ha Ya Days at Harvey Field in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, July 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Photos of the Year 2023

From the courtroom to the farthest corners of Snohomish County, here are our favorite images captured by Daily Herald photographers.

Erin Romaneschi, 33, fires up the burner and injects a hot air balloon with flame to heat the air inside during Kla Ha Ya Days at Harvey Field in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, July 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Arlington’s Danielle Crew wrestles during a wrestling scramble at Everett High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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GALLERY: Scenes from Everett girls wrestling scramble

A handful of local squads hit the mat Wednesday at Everett High School.

Arlington’s Danielle Crew wrestles during a wrestling scramble at Everett High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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GALLERY: Jackson boys top Arlington in season opener

Drew Pepin, Ryan Mcferran and Trey Hawkins key the win for the Timberwolves.

Jackson’s Trey Hawkins drives to the hoop during the game against Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Arlington beats Stanwood in rivalry matchup

The Eagles earn a 3-1 win over the Spartans in the volleyball edition of the Stilly Cup.

Arlington’s Emme Shaffer reacts to scoring point during the game against Stanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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GALLERY: Monroe edges Everett in league opener

Sydney Garner’s brace lifts the Bearcats to a 3-2 win.

Monroe’s Sydney Garner celebrates her second goal with her teammates during the game Everett on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)