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Philharmonic’s “Masterworks” concert: Mahler, Korngold and Beethoven

It’s the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra’s first concert of the season.

Violinist, 15, to be featured at Cascade Symphony concert

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Violinist, 15, to be featured at Cascade Symphony concert

Yesong Sophie Lee is a freshman at Jackson High School who performed with Joshua Bell.

Tasty Indian Bistro in Everett lives up to its name

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Tasty Indian Bistro in Everett lives up to its name

The Indian restaurant has been open about 15 months, over which time it’s built a loyal following.

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

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‘Get vaccinated now’: Last season, 512 flu hospitalizations

In Snohomish County, 2017-18 “truly was an awful year,” a doctor says, with 40 people dying.

Festival of Pumpkins in full swing throughout October

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Festival of Pumpkins in full swing throughout October

From corn mazes to haunted houses, the activities promise a cornucopia of family fun.

‘Voyager’ documents grief and loss, journey of life and death

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‘Voyager’ documents grief and loss, journey of life and death

See artist Steve Jensen’s exhibit at the Schack Art Center in Everett through Nov. 3.

Vegan restaurant in Mukilteo appeals to meat-eaters, too

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Vegan restaurant in Mukilteo appeals to meat-eaters, too

Sage & Cinder on Fifth Street hopes to draw diners, including non-vegan ones, from Snohomish County.

10 years strong, Stacy Jones remains true to her bluesy roots

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10 years strong, Stacy Jones remains true to her bluesy roots

The Edmonds-based singer and her band have toured widely and won a guitar case full of awards.

Vintage Mountlake Terrace home wins city’s Evergreen Award

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Vintage Mountlake Terrace home wins city’s Evergreen Award

Rebecca and Joel Chadband won the Best Maintained award for their 1964 home with manicured yard.

Arts of the Terrace features hundreds of works from region

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Arts of the Terrace features hundreds of works from region

Artists compete for $5,000 in prize money and bragging rights in six categories.

Driftwood’s ‘Something’s Afoot’ merges whodunit, musical genres

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Driftwood’s ‘Something’s Afoot’ merges whodunit, musical genres

The zany Agatha Christie-like mystery play opens the Edmonds troupe’s 60th season.

Views at 2,200 feet: Soaring over Snohomish in hot air balloons

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Views at 2,200 feet: Soaring over Snohomish in hot air balloons

Two balloon ride companies — Balloon Depot and Snohomish Balloon Rides — offer flights from Harvey Field.

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Home and garden events around Snohomish County

Wildlife Habitat Gardening: Learn what kinds of plants and gardening practices will turn your run-of-the-mill garden into a…

Rain gardens: Nature’s sponge

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Rain gardens: Nature’s sponge

A seminar will teach you how to create this natural way to control runoff in your yard

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Garden clubs in Snohomish and Island counties

Alderwood Garden Club: Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-771-7670; mkboley@comcast.net.

In Mukilteo, Thai food so good you don’t want it to end

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In Mukilteo, Thai food so good you don’t want it to end

This place’s curries are so delicious, you might be at a loss for words.

Meet artists on their home turf during Edmonds studio tour

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Meet artists on their home turf during Edmonds studio tour

The event this weekend lets people engage artists in conversation — and also purchase their work.

Eagle-eyed photographer to kick off this year’s Birdfest

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Eagle-eyed photographer to kick off this year’s Birdfest

Lynnwood’s Kevin Ebi has been published by the National Geographic and Smithsonian.

Marlies Egberding and Ritch Sorgen at their home on Sept. 5, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Historic houses on Everett tour standing the test of time

The Historic Everett Home Tour is Sept. 8 and features six homes built between 1909 and 1924.

Sesame Street-esque ‘Avenue Q’ is not suitable for children

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Sesame Street-esque ‘Avenue Q’ is not suitable for children

Red Curtain in Marysville is performing the Tony Award winning musical from Sept. 7-23.