The South Fork Stillaguamish River flows out of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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U.S. Forest Service lifts for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie forest public fire use restrictions

The federal agency is still encouraging vistors to check fire danger levels, but cooler weather is reducing wildifre…

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Music and arts coming to Snohomish County

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Music and arts coming to Snohomish County

Artwork is found throughout La Conner, including along its channel boardwalk. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)

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Fall for La Conner: fewer crowds, full charm

A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.

Willy the worm sits between pink and Kramer’s Rote heather. (Sunnyside Nursery)

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Are you going Scottish or Irish?

As you read the title above, I am curious what comes to your mind. Could it be Irish…

People get a tour of a new side channel built in Osprey Park on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish PUD cuts ribbon on new Sultan River side channel

The channel created 1,900 linear feet of stream habitat, aimed to provide juvenile salmon with habitat to rest…

The 2025 BMW M5 is a high-performance luxury plug-in hybrid sedan.

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2025 BMW M5 includes an electrified drive system

The M5 is all-new, marking a seventh generation for the brand’s high-performance luxury sedan.

Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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WSU Beach Watchers program to host public events

Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day or learn about the salmon life cycle.

A RainScaping Expo for residents to learn about rain gardens, rainwater collection, lawn alternatives and soil mulching from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Willis Tucker Park (Snohomish County)

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RainScaping Expo set for Saturday at Willis Tucker Park

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish County will host its RainScaping Expo for residents to learn about rain gardens, rainwater collection,…

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PNW Forest Climate Alliance will host webinar on national forest management

The Wednesday evening webinar will cover the history of federal forest management and how proposed policy changes may…

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2025 Kia EV6 SUV could pass for an upscale sedan

The compact electric vehicle is a blend of both.

A truck passes by the shoe tree along Machias Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Murder on Machias Road? Not quite.

The Shoe Tree may look rough, but this oddball icon still has plenty of sole.

Two people stand out past beds of eelgrass along the ocean and take a photo together during a significantly low tide at Howarth Park on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee hosting kelp and eelgrass talk

On Wednesday, community members can learn about marine vegetation monitoring in Puget Sound off Mukilteo and Hat Island.

2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport luxury SUV.

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2025 Range Rover Sport PHEV is grandeur on wheels

It’s a smaller version of the full-size Range Rover but still has it all.

Photo provided by Honda Newsroom USA.

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2026 Honda Passport Introduces Top-Of-The-Line TrailSport Elite

TrailSport Elite The Most Versatile Mid-Size SUV In Its Class

The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Outdoor author Ken Wilcox rounds up fall hiking recommendations

From Lynnwood’s renovated Scriber Lake boardwalk to the summit of Mt. Pilchuck, there are hikes galore to admire…

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Two-day indie rock music festival begins Friday

The Seagaze festival in downtown Everett will focus on shoegaze, post-punk and dream pop music.

Sally Mullanix reads "Long Island" by Colm Tobin during Silent Book Club Everett gathering at Brooklyn Bros on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

The 140 seat Merc Playhouse, once home of the Twisp Mercantile, hosts theater, music, lectures and other productions throughout the year in Twisp. (Sue Misao)

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Twisp with a twist: Road-tripping to the Methow Valley

Welcome to Twisp, the mountain town that puts “fun, funky and friendly” on the map.

Haley Reinhart at the Hotel Cafe

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Music and arts coming to Snohomish County