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People explore the expansion of the Tulalip Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Everett Herald

Tulalip casino expansion opens in Washington

The 70,000-square-foot addition displays a new design that will eventually span the entire casino.

 

Join us as we explore some of the western US’s most stunning destinations. Isogood_patrick // Shutterstock

13 of the most surreal places to visit in the western US

You know those places that feel so dreamlike that you ask yourself,…

 

A bear rests in a tree in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy U.S. Forest Service

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest transitioning to cashless collections on June 21

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest will transition to primarily cashless collections for…

 

The Everett Music Initiative has announced the lineup for its annual Music At the Marina concert series. (Photo courtesy City of Everett)

Everett Music Initiative announces Music at the Marina lineup

The summer concert series will take place each Thursday, July 10 to Aug. 28 at the Port of Everett.

The Everett Music Initiative has announced the lineup for its annual Music At the Marina concert series. (Photo courtesy City of Everett)
The North Cascades Highway is seen from the Washington Pass overlook in 2021. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Adventure & stunning scenery await: North Cascades Highway reopens for 2025 season

The Washington State Department of Transportation has reopened State Highway 20, also known as the North Cascades Highway, for the 2025 season. The scenic highway… Continue reading

The North Cascades Highway is seen from the Washington Pass overlook in 2021. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
Tulips grow at Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Stop and smell the flowers at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

North America’s largest tulip festival features five gardens and runs through April

Tulips grow at Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
(Photo by Cindi Rausch)
T46B4 Quiver breaches near Sam George by Keystone Ferry Landing on March 21.

Photo of ‘staggering’ Whidbey Island orca encounter makes waves

Before moving to Whidbey Island, Cindi Rausch’s closest whale encounter was with Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Since 2021, the retired high school English teacher has been… Continue reading

(Photo by Cindi Rausch)
T46B4 Quiver breaches near Sam George by Keystone Ferry Landing on March 21.
Curtson Distillery owners Robert Thompson, right, Malinda Curtis, center, and employee Sarah Trocano, left, at the distillery in Sultan. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan, Washington’s Curtson Distillery turns bad beer into beautiful whiskey

Robert Thompson and Malinda Curtis use an innovative method to make moonshine and umber.

Curtson Distillery owners Robert Thompson, right, Malinda Curtis, center, and employee Sarah Trocano, left, at the distillery in Sultan. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Whidbey Island chef Michael Weeks welcomes visitors to Penn Cove Musselfest, returning to Whidbey Island, Washington, March 7 to 9. Photo by Luisa Loi

Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual Whidbey Island festival

As spring awakens, many in the Puget Sound region come out of their shells every year to enjoy some world-class mussels in the heart of… Continue reading

Whidbey Island chef Michael Weeks welcomes visitors to Penn Cove Musselfest, returning to Whidbey Island, Washington, March 7 to 9. Photo by Luisa Loi
Seattle is a city made for spring explorations. Sergey Novikov // Shutterstock

8 spectacular things to do in Seattle in the spring

Seattle in the spring enjoys a unique blend of urban charm and nature activities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking both relaxation and… Continue reading

Seattle is a city made for spring explorations. Sergey Novikov // Shutterstock
La Conner, Washington produces more tulips and daffodil bulbs than anywhere else in the U.S.

3 of the ‘most charming small towns’ in the the Pacific Northwest

American tourism is often associated with big cities, focused on the largest metropolitan areas in each state. But small towns around the U.S. are a… Continue reading

La Conner, Washington produces more tulips and daffodil bulbs than anywhere else in the U.S.
Jonathan Nelson visits Wallace Falls State Park for his virtual tour project with the Washington State Parks Foundation. (Jonathan Nelson)

Step into adventure: The top three hikes you can’t miss

Ready to hit the trails? These stunning hikes are calling your name!

Jonathan Nelson visits Wallace Falls State Park for his virtual tour project with the Washington State Parks Foundation. (Jonathan Nelson)
Christmas Lighting Festival, Leavenworth, Washington, the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest.

How one village became the Christmas capital of Washington state

Leavenworth, in central Washington, calls itself the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest

Christmas Lighting Festival, Leavenworth, Washington, the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest.
Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will continue thanks to nearly $50 million in new U.S. federal funding. Traveling at… Continue reading

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald
Enchant Christmas returns to T-Mobile Park in Seattle! Enchant Christmas photo / Courtesy Visit Seattle

Why Seattle is a favourite holiday season destination

No matter the time of year, Seattle offers endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation and celebration. Come December, many of those celebrations take on a decidedly… Continue reading

Enchant Christmas returns to T-Mobile Park in Seattle! Enchant Christmas photo / Courtesy Visit Seattle
Tourists crowd the Snoqualmie Falls viewpoint to get photos of the falls and the adjacent Salish Lodge & Spa, in Snoqualmie, Washington. Ryan Berry / The Herald

Twin Peaks fans may know this Snoqualmie, WA retreat as the Great Northern Hotel

Salish Lodge Spa is a perfect mix of romance and relaxation – and suspense, if you’re a Twin Peaks fan

Tourists crowd the Snoqualmie Falls viewpoint to get photos of the falls and the adjacent Salish Lodge & Spa, in Snoqualmie, Washington. Ryan Berry / The Herald
The award-winning and locally owned Magnolia Hotel is perfectly located for those wanting to enjoy downtown Victoria. Courtesy The Magnolia Hotel

City lights, cosy nights: ​​A weekend escape to downtown Victoria

“We need to get away,” I said to my husband after the monotony of parenting, working and daily life had lately left us feeling more… Continue reading

The award-winning and locally owned Magnolia Hotel is perfectly located for those wanting to enjoy downtown Victoria. Courtesy The Magnolia Hotel
Mountains in the Spokane area are eying opening day as they start piling up snow.

Let it snow: Spokane-area ski hills ready for winter

It’s always a good sign when a chairlift starts running before the midpoint of November. That’s what’s happening this weekend at Lookout Pass Ski Area,… Continue reading

Mountains in the Spokane area are eying opening day as they start piling up snow.
A rainy day is no match for a city like Seattle, which offers an abundance of wet-weather activities, including a visit to the famed Space Needle. AdobeStock

12 great things to do in Seattle when it rains

An iconic city synonymous with rainy weather, Seattle brilliantly showcases that drizzle can’t dampen its spirit. From exploring Seattle’s world-class museums like MoPop to engaging… Continue reading

A rainy day is no match for a city like Seattle, which offers an abundance of wet-weather activities, including a visit to the famed Space Needle. AdobeStock