Harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar will play the Historic Everett Theater on Feb. 18. (Michael Weintrob)

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Blues show in Everett to benefit musicians’ relief fund

Sugaray Rayford and Lee Oskar will perform at the event Sunday at the Historic Everett Theatre.

Her ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ character is inspired by aunts

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Her ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ character is inspired by aunts

Alicia Jones plays the Finches’ housekeeper, Calpurnia, in the Edmonds Driftwood Players production.

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Snohomish County leads the state with 27 flu deaths

Statewide, 151 have died. But the illness has hit other parts of the country harder this season.

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Everett Philharmonic to perform its annual all-Mozart concert

“That Magnificent Mozart!” will be performed by a chamber-sized group Feb. 11 in Everett.

Cascade Symphony’s children’s concert features student cellist

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Cascade Symphony’s children’s concert features student cellist

Everett eighth-grader Felix Kim will perform the solo in “Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-flat Major.”

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Mukilteo youth committee to host a student art competition

The Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee contest is open to Seattle-area students and has no entry fee.

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Apartment complexes ban smoking — and not just for health

It seems to be a trend. The Snohomish Health District lists 74 properties where smoking is prohibited.

EagleSong-Gardener, gardner and herbalist, will be a seminar speaker at the upcoming Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in Seattle in Feb. 7-11. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Garden party theme celebrates 30th Northwest flower show

A number of local gardening experts will be at this year’s Northwest Flower Garden Festival.

PUD programs help with the power bills

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PUD programs help with the power bills

Older adults and residents in low-income households may be eligible for assistance.

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Flu season might have peaked

But it’s not over yet, as clinics continue to be packed with patients.

You may just bowl laughing at this Phoenix Theatre play

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You may just bowl laughing at this Phoenix Theatre play

The quirky comedy “More Fun Than Bowling” runs Feb. 2 to 25 at Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds.

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Number of flu-related deaths in county continues to grow

Statewide, 86 people have died from the flu, most of whom were 65 or older.

Expo in Stanwood can help you get ready for the country

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Expo in Stanwood can help you get ready for the country

The Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool is set for Jan. 27 at the high school.

International guitar tour led by Lulo Reinhardt stops in Edmonds

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International guitar tour led by Lulo Reinhardt stops in Edmonds

International Guitar Night, now in its 18th year, is Jan. 24 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

New Everett clinic to ease long wait times for appointments

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New Everett clinic to ease long wait times for appointments

The Community Health Center on Rucker will provide care for low-income and uninsured patients.

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3 more people die from flu-related complications

It’s more than any other county in the state for the second week, but hospitalizations are down.

Red Twig is a red-hot place for breakfast in Edmonds

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Red Twig is a red-hot place for breakfast in Edmonds

The cafe and bakery’s offerings go well beyond standard bacon-and-eggs fare.

Next on the schedule for Edmonds stadium: demolition

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Next on the schedule for Edmonds stadium: demolition

The facility built in 1937 will be removed to make way for a new city park.

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Three more flu-related fatalities reported in county

The number of flu deaths has risen to eight, the highest of any county in the state.

A Mukilteo woman wanted to help, and her love was contagious

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A Mukilteo woman wanted to help, and her love was contagious

Shana Swift wondered: How many are at a tipping point but don’t formally qualify for assistance?