A new $9.99 roast beef sandwich tested at the Lynnwood Costco food court of low-priced fare is blowing up on social media. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s new $10 roast beef sandwich is Costco sticker shocker

The new cold cut sub is the same price as an 18-inch pizza, six hot dogs or two rotisserie chickens from the vaunted food court.

A new $9.99 roast beef sandwich tested at the Lynnwood Costco food court of low-priced fare is blowing up on social media. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The 2023 Toyota Venza lineup includes a new Nightshade model, based on the Venza XLE trim level. (Toyota)

2023 Toyota Venza adds Nightshade model with blackout exterior

A darkened grille, wheels, door handles and accents give the new trim level a distinctive look.

The 2023 Toyota Venza lineup includes a new Nightshade model, based on the Venza XLE trim level. (Toyota)
A cup of fresh brisket baked beans from Jeff's Texas Style BBQ. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A cup of fresh brisket baked beans from Jeff's Texas Style BBQ. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress looms 400 feet above Austria’s famous Baroque city.

The eternally happy Salzburg, of Mozart and ‘Sound of Music’ fame

The Austrian city is chock a block with tourists, yet still is thoroughly enjoyable.

Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress looms 400 feet above Austria’s famous Baroque city.
Twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb (left) and Leslie Davis (right), co-hosts of HGTV's Unsellable Houses. (Photo provided)

Homes wanted: Snohomish twins filming 4th season of ‘Unsellable Houses’ on HGTV

At Lamb & Co., real estate agents Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb cover all bases of home sales, design and decor.

Twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb (left) and Leslie Davis (right), co-hosts of HGTV's Unsellable Houses. (Photo provided)

$452 bill charged after requesting help for lost engagement ring

Carmen Santos thinks she lost her engagement ring in an Enterprise rental. The company looks for the ring and then sends her a $452 bill. Can it do that?

  • Mar 4, 2023
  • By Wire Service

CDC survey contains alarming news about youth mental health

The assessment finds that more teens, especially girls, are struggling. Here’s what parents can do.

Caption: Pining, parenting, and Facebook posts. Jennifer Bardsley’s new book comes out April 11.

Her new book shines a spotlight on why moms groups matter

The deeper message of “Talk of the Town” by Jennifer Bardsley is: Women need the support of other women.

Caption: Pining, parenting, and Facebook posts. Jennifer Bardsley’s new book comes out April 11.
Photo by David Welton   Derrick Sutton — also known as Eldritch Black — is the author behind the “Weirdbey Island” books. The strange, eerie series for kids is ongoing and currently has five books.

This man pens tall tales from ‘Weirdbey’ Island

Derrick Sutton (aka Eldritch Black) publishes zany books for kids. Think pirates in Penn Cove and UFOs over Ebey’s Landing.

Photo by David Welton   Derrick Sutton — also known as Eldritch Black — is the author behind the “Weirdbey Island” books. The strange, eerie series for kids is ongoing and currently has five books.
SMALL ENSEMBLES: Kaeli Pierce, 16, and Yevgeni Gorboulev, 14, in the Pas de deux from Grand Pas Classique, second place.

Edmonds ballet school wins top honors at competition

Olympic Ballet School won the Outstanding School Award and top placements at the Youth America Grand Prix regional competition.

SMALL ENSEMBLES: Kaeli Pierce, 16, and Yevgeni Gorboulev, 14, in the Pas de deux from Grand Pas Classique, second place.
The M/V Puyallup docks at the Edmonds waterfront on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 in Edmonds, Wa. The ferry along with the passenger loading walkway were struck by lightning last week. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Kingston is back to 2 boats, but it’s no ferry tale ending

The state ferry system still faces crew shortages and a diminishing, aging fleet of green-and-white workhorses.

The M/V Puyallup docks at the Edmonds waterfront on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 in Edmonds, Wa. The ferry along with the passenger loading walkway were struck by lightning last week. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Image courtesy of Cinnamon & Sugar Me
Image courtesy of Cinnamon & Sugar Me
Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix blasts out the lyrics while Tobin Esperance plays the bass beside him at their show with Shinedown in Penticton on Oct. 15. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

The Rockzilla Tour hits Everett on March 5 with Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse and Hollywood Undead.

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix blasts out the lyrics while Tobin Esperance plays the bass beside him at their show with Shinedown in Penticton on Oct. 15. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Lexi Angel, 30, poses for a photo cosplaying as Pinkie Pie from "My Little Pony: Equestria Girls" at Catalyst Café in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Angel is speaking on a panel called "Body Positivity In The Cosplay Community" at this year's Emerald City Comic Con. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Annual nerd migration draws locals to Emerald City Comic Con

Geeks from across Snohomish County are in the tractor beam for the state’s big comic and pop culture convention in Seattle.

Lexi Angel, 30, poses for a photo cosplaying as Pinkie Pie from "My Little Pony: Equestria Girls" at Catalyst Café in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Angel is speaking on a panel called "Body Positivity In The Cosplay Community" at this year's Emerald City Comic Con. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Home & Garden Briefly: Garden designer to give presentation

Garden designer to speak at Snohomish club meeting Garden designer Lorrie Cain will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Snohomish Garden… Continue reading

This steel pod chair garnered extra interest from collectors due to its upholstery — a graffiti version of the Declaration of Independence designed by Stephen Sprouse for Knoll.

Pod chair’s colorful upholstery pairs perfectly with unusual shape

Made of pressed steel and upholstered in fabric by Stephen Sprouse, this chair sold at auction for $4,375.

This steel pod chair garnered extra interest from collectors due to its upholstery — a graffiti version of the Declaration of Independence designed by Stephen Sprouse for Knoll.
Mandevillea Coral Orange Sunrise

Spring dreamin’: Cold, wet winter can’t keep a good gardener down

With better weather around the corner, now’s the time to explore new shrubs, trees, roses — even perennials and annuals.

Mandevillea Coral Orange Sunrise
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition driving on a rocky hillside. The AT4X AEV Edition delivers extreme off-road capability without compromising on-road comfort. (GMC)

2023 Sierra GMC 1500 Denali Ultimate

Not sure where the truck wars end, but it’s going to be well over $100,000 I’m afraid.

  • Feb 28, 2023
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition driving on a rocky hillside. The AT4X AEV Edition delivers extreme off-road capability without compromising on-road comfort. (GMC)
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Green Arrow’ WEEPING ALASKAN YELLOW CEDAR (Richie Steffen)

Great Plant Pick: Weeping Alaskan yellow cedar

Its extremely narrow growth habit forms an exclamation point in the garden.

  • Feb 28, 2023
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Green Arrow’ WEEPING ALASKAN YELLOW CEDAR (Richie Steffen)
Paula Townsell, 62, drives her PEBL in Everett, Washington on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The yellow microcar is an eBike called PEBL with windows, windshield wiper, horn and trunk that Paula Townsell and Chris Glans use to get around Everett, shop, drink and go through the drive-thru. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Car, bike or UFO? Three-wheeled wonder PEBL lands on the streets of Everett

With a sticker price of $10,000 to $13,000, it’s a thrifty person’s Tesla or a big spender’s electric bike.

Paula Townsell, 62, drives her PEBL in Everett, Washington on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The yellow microcar is an eBike called PEBL with windows, windshield wiper, horn and trunk that Paula Townsell and Chris Glans use to get around Everett, shop, drink and go through the drive-thru. (Annie Barker / The Herald)