The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz in two-tone Energetic Orange and Candy White paint.

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an irresistible throwback

The new Microbus maintains charm while piling on modern technology and special features.

Typically served over rice, gumbo is made with chicken, sausage and the Creole “holy trinity” of onions, bell peppers and celery. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

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Easy, roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage

Many family dinners are planned ahead of time after pulling a delicious-sounding recipe out of a cookbook and…

The back patio area and deck on Oct. 23, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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$6 million buys ‘Wow’ and a gleaming glass mansion in Mukilteo

Or for $650,000, score a 1960s tri-level home on Easy Street in Everett. Dishwasher included.

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Warren G, right, will join Too Short, Xzibit and Yung Joc on Saturday at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.

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Warren G, Forest Songs, #IMOMSOHARD and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A spooky, rainy weekend is ahead

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain in Everett, with areas in the Cascades getting…

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Snohomish County will host 20th annual farm and forestry conference on Nov. 5

The conference will bring government officials, nonprofit organizations and agricultural professionals across the region together for networking and…

Absolute Zero Earthstar Bromeliad was discovered in a crypt! Its foliage is black with ghostly white striping with sharp edges – be careful! (Provided photo)

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The Halloweeniest plants around

This magical month of October is coming to a close, accompanied everywhere by the colors of autumn. I…

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Weekend storm offers glimpse of updated Snohomish PUD outage map

The new map allows customers to zoom down to house level and track where Snohomish PUD workers are…

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Controversial Eastview Village development flooded Greenleaf neighborhood

Greenleaf HOA residents claim the development wasn’t following stormwater code, leading to floods that covered residents’ yards with…

Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

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Lake Stevens signs its side of an agreement with Everett over waterline development

Everett will consider the contract on Nov. 5, which will allow development along its water transmission line that…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace talks rates at regional wastewater forum

Officials from partnering water and sewer groups discussed upcoming projects and how customer costs will be affected.

These crispy, cheesy chorizo and potato tacos are baked in the oven to achieve an extra crunch. (Post-Gazette)

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Crispy oven chorizo and potato tacos are social media darlings

I’m not alone when I say I could eat tacos every day and never get bored. Add Mexican…

A boat navigates the Snohomish River near the Lowell Riverfront Trail on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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On Friday, a judge will consider whether the Snohomish River has rights

Developers are taking an initiative that grants the Snohomish River legal standing rights to court, arguing the law…

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Queensryche, Halloween story time, glass art and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

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Join Snohomish PUD in preparing for storm season

October is here and the weather has already displayed its ability to switch from sunny and calm to…

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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport

Unsurpassed Luxury All-Electric Full-Sized SUV

Silas Machin, 13, uses a hand saw to make a space for a fret to be placed during class on Oct. 7, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kids at play: Lake Stevens middle-schoolers craft electric guitars

Since 2012 students in Alex Moll’s afterschool club have built 100s of custom and classic guitars.

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Trick or Treat Down Delta is a free event that will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday at Delta Plaza, 501 Delta Ave. in Marysville, just west of Comeford Park. Over 30 stations will hand out candy.

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Marysville gets spooky with Halloween events

Treat-or-treaters of all ages are invited to Trick or Treat Down Delta. Adults are invited to the Monster…

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Snohomish Conservation District will host the eighth annual Orca Recovery Day

Help out planting native species in Ovenell Park in Stanwood on Saturday.