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Michelle Malone brings Georgia ‘red clay soul’ to Snohomish

Michelle Malone brings Georgia ‘red clay soul’ to Snohomish

It’s a chance to see a nationally recognized roots and blues guitarist in an intimate setting.

Michelle Malone brings Georgia ‘red clay soul’ to Snohomish
This cop was a counter-terror expert. Now he’s written a novel.

This cop was a counter-terror expert. Now he’s written a novel.

The Edmonds officer’s book details the struggles of a single dad on a secret task force.

This cop was a counter-terror expert. Now he’s written a novel.
Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award

Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award

The restaurant overlooking Silver Lake claims to have the largest outdoor dining deck in the county.

Emory’s: perfectly grilled salmon earns my ‘championship’ award
Ian Terry / Herald file                                Laura Han (center) of Lynnwood and Derek Arterburn of Everett use the glow of a flashlight to look for marine life during a Moonlight Beach Adventure after dark in Edmonds in 2017.

Edmonds’ Moonlight Beach Adventure makes landfall Saturday

See underwater critters up close and watch a live video feed from the offshore depths.

Ian Terry / Herald file                                Laura Han (center) of Lynnwood and Derek Arterburn of Everett use the glow of a flashlight to look for marine life during a Moonlight Beach Adventure after dark in Edmonds in 2017.
Gino Sanita, center, teaches his son Carlo Sanita, 5, left, and daughter Virgina Sanita, 7, how to fish off of the boat launch dock at Camano Island State Park. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Free days: When state parks say ‘welcome’ and there is no fee

Ten of Washington’s state parks are in Snohomish County and on Camano and Whidbey islands.

Gino Sanita, center, teaches his son Carlo Sanita, 5, left, and daughter Virgina Sanita, 7, how to fish off of the boat launch dock at Camano Island State Park. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tulalip carver Steven Madison holds a flounder bowl made of yellow cedar, which, once finished, will be auctioned off at a fundraising event for the Hibulb Cultural Center. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Carver to demonstrate his art at annual Tulalip salmon bake

Steve Madison is carving a cedar bowl for the event, which benefits the Hibulb Cultural Center.

Tulalip carver Steven Madison holds a flounder bowl made of yellow cedar, which, once finished, will be auctioned off at a fundraising event for the Hibulb Cultural Center. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
See wildlife artist and many others at Fresh Paint festival

See wildlife artist and many others at Fresh Paint festival

The iconic gull graces Kat Houseman’s poster art for the annual event on the Everett waterfront.

See wildlife artist and many others at Fresh Paint festival
Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER “Summer Shorts”: Showing Aug. 16-25 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theatre, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. A collection of 10-minute comedic plays by local playwrights.… Continue reading

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County
Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym

Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym

A four-year effort turned a dilapidated building into an events center that’s the pride of the community.

Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym
Music returns to Everett sidewalks with Street Tunes program

Music returns to Everett sidewalks with Street Tunes program

Through Aug. 27, 16 painted pianos are rolled out for the enjoyment of players and passersby.

Music returns to Everett sidewalks with Street Tunes program
Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall

Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall

The Lynnwood eatery’s menu aims to please with meat, vegetarian and vegan options — plus dessert.

Kismet cafe-bakery a ‘Turkish delight’ found at Alderwood mall
The Outcast Players’ run of “Exit the Body” continues at Historic Everett Theatre. (Herald file)

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER Historic Everett Theatre: The Outcast Players present the mystery farce “Exit the Body” from Aug. 8 and Aug. 10-11 at the Historic Everett Theatre,… Continue reading

The Outcast Players’ run of “Exit the Body” continues at Historic Everett Theatre. (Herald file)
Watch artists in action at Everett’s Fresh Paint festival

Watch artists in action at Everett’s Fresh Paint festival

See them doing their thing, then purchase the fruits of their labor at the event set for Aug. 17-18.

Watch artists in action at Everett’s Fresh Paint festival
Kelly Estes’ daughters Reese, 4 (left), and Ella 10, both needed to have temporary tubes in their ears due to ongoing ear infections. A new app being developed by a University of Washington physician will help parents determine whether their kids have the infections. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

An app to help you know if your child has an ear infection

A doctor and team of UW scientists helped develop the app, expected to be out next year.

Kelly Estes’ daughters Reese, 4 (left), and Ella 10, both needed to have temporary tubes in their ears due to ongoing ear infections. A new app being developed by a University of Washington physician will help parents determine whether their kids have the infections. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
When the weather outside is hot, keep it simple with gazpacho

When the weather outside is hot, keep it simple with gazpacho

The variation of the definitive chilled soup blends two summer staples: tomatoes and watermelon.

When the weather outside is hot, keep it simple with gazpacho
Everett’s Delta Neighborhood Association co-chairwoman Mary Fosse, left, and Pamela Hanes are helping to bring Seattle Shakespeare Co.’s summer touring troupe, known as Wooden O Productions, to Wiggums Hollow Park. Shot at the park on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Everett, Wash. The event is free and happens on Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

See the Bard’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at Everett’s Wiggums Hollow Park

“Bring the family,” Seattle Skakespeare Co.’s director says. “We’ve had 5-, 6-, 7-year-olds cracking up.”

Everett’s Delta Neighborhood Association co-chairwoman Mary Fosse, left, and Pamela Hanes are helping to bring Seattle Shakespeare Co.’s summer touring troupe, known as Wooden O Productions, to Wiggums Hollow Park. Shot at the park on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Everett, Wash. The event is free and happens on Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The new Everett Community College President Daria Willis on campus. I’m happy here. I think we’ve found the place that fits and suits us,” she said. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Daria Willis says EvCC job is “literally a dream come true”

“I want students to know I’ve been there,” she says of being a single mom while going to school.

The new Everett Community College President Daria Willis on campus. I’m happy here. I think we’ve found the place that fits and suits us,” she said. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Exhibit weaves together Tulalip tribes traditions with wool

Exhibit weaves together Tulalip tribes traditions with wool

The centerpiece of the display is a 200-year-old blanket made with wool from a now-extinct dog.

Exhibit weaves together Tulalip tribes traditions with wool
Americana musician gets back to his roots for Thumb concert

Americana musician gets back to his roots for Thumb concert

Bradford Loomis will perform on July 28 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish.

Americana musician gets back to his roots for Thumb concert
Fresh fruit and veggies, all grown the ‘renal-friendly’ way

Fresh fruit and veggies, all grown the ‘renal-friendly’ way

Kidney center patients in Arlington enjoy organic produce — grown where they get their treatments.

Fresh fruit and veggies, all grown the ‘renal-friendly’ way