Sharon Salyer

Fun family events in Snohomish County and beyond

Wake up, fall to sleep: Psychologist Diane Gillespie, author of “Stories for Going Back to Sleep,” helps craft scenarios designed to help people fall asleep… Continue reading

Learn about a little-known chapter of Northwest art history

Learn about a little-known chapter of Northwest art history

A historian’s talk in Edmonds will cover Northwest painters of the early 20th century.

Learn about a little-known chapter of Northwest art history

Schedule of special film screenings in Snohomish County

Sunday Films at the Library: Everett Public Library will host filmmaker David J. Jepsen for a free screening of his new documentary film “Labor Wars… Continue reading

The message from first-time home buyers: ‘Yes you can.’

The message from first-time home buyers: ‘Yes you can.’

Make sure you trust the real estate agent and lender you hire before setting out to find your house.

The message from first-time home buyers: ‘Yes you can.’
Experience the flavors of the Caribbean at Calypso in Edmonds

Experience the flavors of the Caribbean at Calypso in Edmonds

Strike up the steel band and get ready for a restaurant that evokes the sunny Caribbean islands.

Experience the flavors of the Caribbean at Calypso in Edmonds
Five bridesmaids hide from the bride in Red Curtain comedy

Five bridesmaids hide from the bride in Red Curtain comedy

“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” is showing March 1-17 at the Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville.

Five bridesmaids hide from the bride in Red Curtain comedy
After renovations the theater was renamed in honor of former Boeing executives and local philanthropists Saundra Cope and Walt Gillette, seen in front of the building, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Everett, Wa.The former bank is the youngest building on the Everett Register of Historic Places. It is owned by the city and leased long-term to the Village Theatre. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Everett couple honored for their ‘deep passion for the arts’

Saundra Cope and Walt Gillette are chosen as 2019 winners of the Richard Wendt Award of Excellence.

After renovations the theater was renamed in honor of former Boeing executives and local philanthropists Saundra Cope and Walt Gillette, seen in front of the building, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Everett, Wa.The former bank is the youngest building on the Everett Register of Historic Places. It is owned by the city and leased long-term to the Village Theatre. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
This annual garden event proclaims ‘Welcome to Spring’

This annual garden event proclaims ‘Welcome to Spring’

The Northwest Flower Garden Festival returns Wednesday to help usher out winter’s wrath.

This annual garden event proclaims ‘Welcome to Spring’
Candid, timely ‘Outside’ offers a message of hope for teens

Candid, timely ‘Outside’ offers a message of hope for teens

In the play, to be staged in Edmonds on Feb. 20, a teen triumphs over homophobia and depression.

Candid, timely ‘Outside’ offers a message of hope for teens
Schack exhibit features students’ award-winning artwork

Schack exhibit features students’ award-winning artwork

Six high schoolers from throughout Snohomish County are regional Scholastic Art Award winners.

Schack exhibit features students’ award-winning artwork
See 10 short films and documentaries at Everett Film Festival

See 10 short films and documentaries at Everett Film Festival

The lineup includes movies on training guide dogs and society’s attitude toward plastic surgery.

See 10 short films and documentaries at Everett Film Festival
Reality check: Don’t fall for these TV home renovation fibs

Reality check: Don’t fall for these TV home renovation fibs

Kitchen and bathroom remodels can cost more and take longer than HGTV shows lead you to believe.

Reality check: Don’t fall for these TV home renovation fibs
Common Ground can’t keep from singing at this Everett concert

Common Ground can’t keep from singing at this Everett concert

The Snohomish County male quintet will perform “Oh Danny Boy” songs and a Four Seasons tribute.

Common Ground can’t keep from singing at this Everett concert
A new sign on I-5 will point to Edmonds as an artistic hub

A new sign on I-5 will point to Edmonds as an artistic hub

The city is home to Washington’s first Creative District, bringing new attention to its rich culture.

A new sign on I-5 will point to Edmonds as an artistic hub
Temple Grandin knows a thing or two about handling animals

Temple Grandin knows a thing or two about handling animals

Hear the animal behavior expert speak at the Country Living Expo Cattlemen’s Winterschool on Jan. 26.

Temple Grandin knows a thing or two about handling animals
Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger

Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger

The much-hyped product impressed two carnivores in a taste test. Find it at five county restaurants.

Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger
Caspar Babypants kicks off Marysville family concert series

Caspar Babypants kicks off Marysville family concert series

The family-friendly shows — at just $6 each — are Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 24 at the opera house.

Caspar Babypants kicks off Marysville family concert series
The cheese pie with filo dough, feta and spinach at the Newsroom in Mill Creek. Photo: Sharon Salyer

Mill Creek’s Newsroom: Stop in for quick snack or spot to linger

The coffee house decorated with news memorabilia also sells sandwiches, gelato, wine and beer.

The cheese pie with filo dough, feta and spinach at the Newsroom in Mill Creek. Photo: Sharon Salyer
After career at sea, he’s working with the clay of the earth

After career at sea, he’s working with the clay of the earth

The works of Andrew “Skip” Schwartz are part of the “In With the New” exhibit at Gallery North in Edmonds.

After career at sea, he’s working with the clay of the earth
Deaths from falls in seniors are up — are prescriptions to blame?

Deaths from falls in seniors are up — are prescriptions to blame?

Researchers want to know if reducing or eliminating benzodiazepines can cut falling in older adults.

Deaths from falls in seniors are up — are prescriptions to blame?