Thanks to some serious remodeling on the interior of a house with a lot of small rooms, Maria Coghill (at table) and her family now enjoy more open and airy settings through much of it. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Extensive redesign and remodel give new life to old house

An Everett family gets a light-filled main-floor layout, an upstairs master suite and more.

Urban trails: 10 hiking destinations close to home

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Urban trails: 10 hiking destinations close to home

You don’t have to go into the backcountry to hike through Snohomish County’s wilderness.

Minutes mattered the day Pat Ward was brought back to life

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Minutes mattered the day Pat Ward was brought back to life

The Mukilteo police and fire chaplain died at breakfast. She got a second chance thanks to a waitress.

Model lighthouses to shine at Mukilteo festival this weekend

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Model lighthouses to shine at Mukilteo festival this weekend

The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival wouldn’t be what it is today without its landmark lighthouse at the shore.

Apple crisp with twice the topping? That’s American to the core

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Apple crisp with twice the topping? That’s American to the core

This might make me seem un-American, but I like apple crisp better than apple pie.

Hills Collins, 73, of Marysville studies one of his Tall Firs Keltie, a dahlia that he originated and will be introducing at this year’s Snohomish County Dahlia show in August. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Dahlia devotees put on a colorful show with up to 2,000 blooms

They’re not looking for perfection, but it’s pretty close.

Back to the river: Jonny Lang to play Stillaguamish Tribe’s fest

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Back to the river: Jonny Lang to play Stillaguamish Tribe’s fest

Grammy award-winning Jonny Lang is headed back to Arlington as one of the headliners at the Stillaguamish Festival…

Put your knowledge, skills to the test at Amazing Race Mukilteo

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Put your knowledge, skills to the test at Amazing Race Mukilteo

MUKILTEO — It was no surprise when the mayor’s team won the city’s first-ever Amazing Race Mukilteo.

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Kobe-Kon is newest Northwest anime convention at Everett Mall

The Everett Mall will be a draw for die-hard anime fans this weekend.

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Ingallina’s delivers: Delicious box lunches made from scratch

On a recent day, four Ingallina’s box lunches were delivered to The Herald.

Pinball wizard from Mukilteo wins the world championship

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Pinball wizard from Mukilteo wins the world championship

Raymond Davidson is a pinball-playing machine.

Joel Bruestle’s black bean salsa. A chunky salsa with black beans, corn, bell peppers, hot peppers, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and cumin. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Rainbow on a chip: Color up Father’s Day with Dad’s black bean salsa

When I get tired of salsa out of a jar, I like to make my own.

Everett man goes to Arctic to photograph polar bears up close

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Everett man goes to Arctic to photograph polar bears up close

He wanted to see the polar bears. Perhaps before it’s too late.

Snohomish family’s roses have adorned Sorticulture for 16 years

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Snohomish family’s roses have adorned Sorticulture for 16 years

See more about Sorticulture’s special events, food, kids’ activities and music here.

Conversation with author, TEDx speaker Seconde Nimenya

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Conversation with author, TEDx speaker Seconde Nimenya

She wanted to start a global conversation. A TEDx Talk seemed the best way to do it.

Mukilteo company sells grab-and-go specialty picnics

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Mukilteo company sells grab-and-go specialty picnics

Life is too short to not go on picnics.

Adrian Patayon has a book signing on May 24 hosted by Arc of Snohomish County, an organization that supports people with disabilities and their families. Patayon, who has cerebral palsy and deals with depression and alcoholism, is the author of the book “Adrian’s Aloha Song.” (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett author hopes to inspire others with disabilities

Adrian Patayon doesn’t want you to pity him.

New escape room in Everett offers immersive adventures

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New escape room in Everett offers immersive adventures

We had traveled back in time. It was Aug. 7, 1876. We were in Deadwood.

Your guide to plant sales in and around Snohomish County

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Your guide to plant sales in and around Snohomish County

Just like at a garage sale, the best stuff goes fast at a plant sale.

China’s Terracotta Warriors on exhibit at Pacific Science Center

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China’s Terracotta Warriors on exhibit at Pacific Science Center

China’s first emperor was obsessed with living and ruling forever.