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Scuttlebutt Brewing Company chef Jeremiah Marleau created The Triple Threat burger with three meats and ghost pepper jack cheese among the ingredients. Shot on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Take the 1½-pound burger challenge — if you have the guts

For Everett Restaurant Month, the city’s eateries are offering specials like Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.’s Triple Threat Burger.

Scuttlebutt Brewing Company chef Jeremiah Marleau created The Triple Threat burger with three meats and ghost pepper jack cheese among the ingredients. Shot on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Carole G. Barton, teacher and author of 'The Friendship Adventure'  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish woman’s new book fulfills a promise to her mother

“The Friendship Adventure” teaches children about working together and problem-solving.

Carole G. Barton, teacher and author of 'The Friendship Adventure'  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The vocal supergroup Säje will perform at the DeMiero Jazz Festival, which is March 4-6 this year.

DeMiero Jazz Festival packed with headlining performers

Edmonds’ 45th annual event will feature 17 virtual performances, plus jazz workshops for local students.

The vocal supergroup Säje will perform at the DeMiero Jazz Festival, which is March 4-6 this year.
See 81 original paintings by Jack Dorsey in the "No. 81" exhibit through May at Sunnyshore Studio on Camano Island.

Camano Island studio celebrates a patriarch of the arts

“No. 81” features 81 of Jack Dorsey’s paintings on his 81st birthday. You can see 28 of them at Sunnyshore Studio.

See 81 original paintings by Jack Dorsey in the "No. 81" exhibit through May at Sunnyshore Studio on Camano Island.
Owners Kim and Larry Harris at Bayernmoor Cellars on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

World-class wine, from grapes grown right here

Bayernmoor Cellars makes award-winning pinot noir from grapes grown at its vineyard northeast of Stanwood.

Owners Kim and Larry Harris at Bayernmoor Cellars on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Dave Dodge stands on a speaker while playing his guitar during Nite Wave's show at Tony V's Garage on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

1980s new wave streams when Bothell cover band performs

Hear Bothell’s own Nite Wave rock out at the “Best ’80s Party Ever!” on Feb. 27 via Facebook.

Dave Dodge stands on a speaker while playing his guitar during Nite Wave's show at Tony V's Garage on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
"Prophets, Teachers and Kings" is a 2020 documentary by Snohomish's John Carswell.

Urban art gets the spotlight at a new Snohomish gallery

The Rosella Gallery features artwork featured in the “Prophets, Teachers and Kings” documentary through March 30.

"Prophets, Teachers and Kings" is a 2020 documentary by Snohomish's John Carswell.
Riley Wong, 7, shows his pen pal, Smudge, the picture he drew for her in addition to his letter at Pasado's Safe Haven on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kids make connections with critters through pen pals program

Pasado’s Safe Haven near Sultan invites children to write to a turkey, a goat, a cow and a rooster.

Riley Wong, 7, shows his pen pal, Smudge, the picture he drew for her in addition to his letter at Pasado's Safe Haven on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Monroe artist’s oil paintings illustrate dark children’s fable

Hilma Josal used her daughters as models for “Hjilmer and The Fire Witch.” You can see her paintings, and hear the story, Feb. 27 in Snohomish.

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Kendra Swanson, Colleen Fadden and Sara Boyle hike Heybrook Ridge Trail near Index Friday afternoon on February 12, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Their weight-loss secret? Hiking nearly 1,000 miles

Over the past two years, friends Colleen Fadden of Startup and Kendra Swanson of Monroe have lost nearly 250 pounds.

Kendra Swanson, Colleen Fadden and Sara Boyle hike Heybrook Ridge Trail near Index Friday afternoon on February 12, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Marshall Law Band's "Reel News" music video pays homage to "Anchorman." (James Gerde)

Will local band follow in Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer footsteps?

The Marshall Law Band are under consideration for the Pulitzer Prize for their album “12th & Pine.”

Marshall Law Band's "Reel News" music video pays homage to "Anchorman." (James Gerde)
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Laugh it up with 8 comedians at virtual comedy festival

The Angel of the Winds Arena will host the Saving Our Jobs Virtual Comedy Festival on Feb. 14.

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Greg McLaughlin and Laura McLaughlin add muscles to the crab paella while they work on to-go orders on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2020 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Pickup paella: Couple sell the Spanish dish out of their garage

Paella House in Snohomish launched when the pandemic first hit. They’re managing to survive through to-go orders.

Greg McLaughlin and Laura McLaughlin add muscles to the crab paella while they work on to-go orders on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2020 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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This colorful art will chase away those wintertime blues

The Rob Schouten Gallery’s February show features about 20 Northwest artists who play with color and light.

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Rocky Oliphant gets a flu shot at the Everett Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

COVID precautions are helping to keep the flu in check

Evidence suggests that infections are down, likely due to COVID-19 social distancing and mask wearing.

Rocky Oliphant gets a flu shot at the Everett Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
"Man and Wife" by Ula Nero

Polish emigrant in Mukilteo shares her colorful artistic vision

Ula Nero is inspired by the Expressionism and Fauvism movements to create funky pet portraits, and much more.

"Man and Wife" by Ula Nero
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Actor Jeff Daniels also knows his way around the blues guitar

The Edmonds Center for the Arts will present a streaming concert by Daniels on Jan. 15.

Jeff Daniels
"The Dance" in watercolor by Lynnea Mattson is on display at Gallery North through January.

Edmonds art gallery welcomes the new year and 3 new members

Gallery North marks its 60th year with “In With the New,” featuring artists Lynnea Mattson, Theresa Williams and Krystal Munday.

"The Dance" in watercolor by Lynnea Mattson is on display at Gallery North through January.
Taylor Clark headlines Everett Comedy Night's Jan. 10 show via Zoom. (Sean Pearson)

Everett Comedy Night returns with livestream show Jan. 10

Taylor Clark will headline the five-comedian show. “People just need to laugh,” host Corey Michaelis says.

Taylor Clark headlines Everett Comedy Night's Jan. 10 show via Zoom. (Sean Pearson)
Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes of Pink Martin i, photographed at Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Autumn de Wilde

Ring in 2021 with a streaming show by Portland’s Pink Martini

The “little orchestra” says “Good Riddance 2020” with a concert presented by the Edmonds Center for Arts.

Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes of Pink Martin i, photographed at Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Autumn de Wilde