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Sheena Easton, 9 to 5, fiber art, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Acclaimed blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ana Popovic will perform Saturday at the Historic Everett Theatre. (Giulia Ciappa)

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Ana Popovic, 9 to 5, fiber art and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Backyard in the fall and winter. (Sunnyside Nursery)

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The Golfing Gardener: The season of the sticks

Now that winter has officially arrived, I thought it would be the perfect time to pontificate on sticks.…

Sarcococca blooming early. (Sunnyside Nursery)

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The Golfing Gardener: The dilemma of dormancy

Winter may have just begun, but it has been a strange one for us thus far. We were…

Kathy Johnson walks through vegetation growing along a CERCLA road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Activism groups to host forest defense meeting in Bothell

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County and the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance will discuss efforts…

Ray’s Drive-In on Broadway on Sept. 4 in Everett.

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Everett’s Burger Trail: Dick’s, Nick’s, Mikie’s – and Ray’s

Come along with us to all four. Get a burger, fries and shake for under $15 at each…

CX-50 Caters To The Active Lifestyle. Photo provided by Mazda Newsroom.

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2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Delivers Efficiency, Luxury, Versatility And Function

Crossover Seats Five Adults With Room For Cargo

Jonni Ng runs into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing beach was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Photos: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 19 years.

People wear burger-themed shoes for the grand opening to the Everett location of Dick’s Drive-In on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The top 10 most-read Herald stories of the year

Readers gravitated to articles about local businesses, crime, and human interest throughout 2025.

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Back to rain and snow in Snohomish County in time for the new year

The last few days of blue skies will give way to rain in the lowlands, with 5-8 inches…

A selection of leather whips available at Lovers Lair on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What’s behind the tinted windows at Everett’s ‘#1 Kink Store’

From beginner toys to full-on bondage, Lovers Lair opens the door to a world most people never see.

Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett Boeing factory tour offers a birds-eye view of jet-making

Our business reporter, who happens to be an airplane buff, offers his take on the popular tour.

Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The best photos of 2025 in Snohomish County

From the banks of the Snohomish River to the turf of Husky Stadium, here are the favorite images…

Jana Clark picks out a selection of dress that could be used for prom on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A basement closet in Snohomish is helping people dress for life’s biggest moments — for free

Call her a modern fairy godmother: Jana Clark runs a free formalwear closet from her home, offering gowns,…

TrailSport Elite treads where most fear to go. Photo provided by Honda Newsroom.

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2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Adds Elite Trim

Elite Adds Luxury To Rugged, Off-Road Capability

Outside of the Marysville Opera House on Sept. 16, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Now showing: The 114-year-old Marysville Opera House reclaims the spotlight.

Under the city’s direction, the theater offers music, art and bingo.

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Christmas Eve wind advisory canceled for Snohomish County

Western parts of Snohomish County were previously projected to see wind gusts up to 50 mph on Wednesday…

Kitburi works on some final touches of his ice sculpture on Sept. 17, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Cool Artist thinks outside the block

Champion ice carver Chan Kitburi freezes the moment.

A6 Sportback E-Tron Quattro Looks Fast - And Is Fast. Photo provided by Audi Newsroom.

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2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-tron Deilvers Across-The-Board

All-Electric With Range, Fast-Charging And Storage Space

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More than 9K Snohomish County residents without power, and more wind possible

A wind advisory says gusts of 40 to 50 mph gusts are forecast Thursday for areas in Snohomish…