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A firefighter with Sky Valley Fire sprays water on a hotspot Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, along U.S. 2 as the Bolt Creek fire continues to burn between Index and Skykomish. (Peter Mongillo / Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Snohomish County releases draft of wildfire protection plan

Community members can submit feedback and questions online through July.

 

A young child holds up an American Flag during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Where and how to celebrate July Fourth this year in Snohomish County

Communities across the county are hosting 4th of July fireworks displays, parades, festivals and more on Thursday and Friday.

 

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Ford’s 2024 Ford Mustang Convertible Revives The Past

Iconic Sports Car Re-Introduced To Wow Masses

  • Jun 26, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars

 

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The Barenaked Ladies play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday.

Coming events in Snohomish County

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  • Jun 26, 2025
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The Barenaked Ladies play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday.
Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn plugs his car in to one of the available Skycharger stations during the grand opening of the state’s first electrical vehicle fast-charging station on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State and partners celebrate new EV fast-charging station in Arlington

The station is the first of 136 planned sites funded by Climate Commitment Act dollars.

Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn plugs his car in to one of the available Skycharger stations during the grand opening of the state’s first electrical vehicle fast-charging station on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Earth, Wind & Fire play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday and Saturday.

Coming events in Snohomish County

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  • Jun 24, 2025
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Earth, Wind & Fire play Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville on Friday and Saturday.

Edmonds announces summer concert lineup

The Edmonds Arts Commission is hosting 20 shows from July 8 to Aug. 24, featuring a range of music styles from across the Puget Sound region.

The 2025 Nissan Murano midsize SUV has two rows of seats and a five-passenger capacity. (Photo provided by Nissan)

2025 Nissan Murano is a whole new machine

A total redesign introduces the fourth generation of this elegant midsize SUV.

The 2025 Nissan Murano midsize SUV has two rows of seats and a five-passenger capacity. (Photo provided by Nissan)
What’s Up columnist Andrea Brown with a selection of black and white glossy promotional photos on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Free celeb photos! Dig into The Herald’s Hollywood time capsule

John Wayne, Travolta, Golden Girls and hundreds more B&W glossies are up for grabs at August pop-up.

What’s Up columnist Andrea Brown with a selection of black and white glossy promotional photos on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
PUD Manager of Generation Operation and Engineering Scott Spahr talks about the different gages and monitoring on the control panel at the Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County PUD to change its contract with Bonneville this fall

The contract change will enable PUD to supply more reliable and affordable energy, Senior Power Supply Manager Garrison Marr said.

PUD Manager of Generation Operation and Engineering Scott Spahr talks about the different gages and monitoring on the control panel at the Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
William Luckett, right, and JJ perform a spoken word piece during Juneteenth at the Beach’s Festival of Freedom on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Communities in Lynnwood, Edmonds celebrate Juneteenth

Across the county, people ate food and sang songs to celebrate the holiday that commemerates the end of slavery.

William Luckett, right, and JJ perform a spoken word piece during Juneteenth at the Beach’s Festival of Freedom on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 G Wagon Is Dream Worthy

A Quarter-Million Dollars Buys A Lot Of Vehicle

  • Jun 19, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
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Everett

Adopt A Stream Foundation will host summer solstice market

Peruse local crafters and artisans or check out the foundation’s half-mile nature trail.

Everett
Steve Mantle, founder for innov8.ag, showcases the Burro’s following ability on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County’s new Ag Tech program creates access for farmers

The program allows farmers in the Snohomish River Basin to use technology for agricultural use, free of charge.

Steve Mantle, founder for innov8.ag, showcases the Burro’s following ability on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
XRT delivers electric, off-road access. Photo provided by Hyundai Newsroom.

XRT Trim Adds Capability to 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric SUV

Charge Port Gains Access To Tesla Superchargers

  • Jun 16, 2025
  • By Larry Lark
  • Cars
XRT delivers electric, off-road access. Photo provided by Hyundai Newsroom.
Everett High School graduate Gwen Bundy high fives students at her former grade school Whittier Elementary during their grad walk on Thursday, June 12, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Literally the best’: Grads celebrated at Everett elementary school

Children at Whittier Elementary cheered on local high school graduates as part of an annual tradition.

Everett High School graduate Gwen Bundy high fives students at her former grade school Whittier Elementary during their grad walk on Thursday, June 12, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A bear rests in a tree in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service)

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

The Forest Service urges visitors to download the app and set up payments before venturing out to trailheads and recreation sites.

A bear rests in a tree in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service)
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator pickup, in one of its more outrageous colors (Provided by Jeep).

2025 Jeep Gladiator is a true truck

The only 4x4 pickup with open-air abilities, Gladiator is more than a Wrangler with a bed.

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator pickup, in one of its more outrageous colors (Provided by Jeep).
Photo courtesy of Kristi Nebel
Folk duo Steve and Kristi Nebel will be among the musical acts performing at the Edmonds Arts Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Kristi Nebel
Folk duo Steve and Kristi Nebel will be among the musical acts performing at the Edmonds Arts Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday.

Coming events in Snohomish County

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your item is seen by an editor, be sure to put “Calendar” in the… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2025
Photo courtesy of Kristi Nebel
Folk duo Steve and Kristi Nebel will be among the musical acts performing at the Edmonds Arts Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Kristi Nebel
Folk duo Steve and Kristi Nebel will be among the musical acts performing at the Edmonds Arts Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday.
People walk during low tide at Picnic Point Park on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Beach cleanup planned for Picnic Point in Edmonds

Snohomish Marine Resources Committee and Washington State University Beach Watchers host volunteer event at Picnic Point.

People walk during low tide at Picnic Point Park on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)