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A garlic & herb rotisserie chicken sits in a grocery bag on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Cluck yeah! Why we love rotisserie chicken

Hot, juicy and cheap, the bird feeds families, fuels performers and sparks joy.

The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package offers the choice of a CVT or six-speed manual transmission.

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2026 Acura Integra marks 40th anniversary

The premium sport compact was introduced in the United States on March 27, 1986.

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Photographer David Welton.

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The lens of Whidbey: From saving hearts to saving moments

Retired cardiologist David Welton documents Whidbey Island life in photos.

Photo provided. Island Shakespeare Festival is traveling around Whidbey Island on a spring tour dubbed “Shakespeare in a Backpack.”

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The Bard in a Backpack: Shakespeare troupe tours Whidbey to promote summer season

Shakespeare is hitting the road again, this time with Hamlet and a Happy Hour.

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South Whidbey at Home celebrates 10 years of helping neighbors

The organization is a membership-based nonprofit supporting older South Whidbey residents.

Katie Cochrane, head of production at Garden Path Fermentation, tops off a cider barrel on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Burlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Skagit’s Wild Brew

At Garden Path Fermentation, every beer is different, depending on the year, the bottle or the blend.

Inside the retail area at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County game stores offer more than just games

The owners of Around the Table Game Pub and Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Bothell talk games, food…

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Get the Led out this weekend, Footloose, Delusions and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

A person walks into Apollo Exos Records on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Apollo Exos, hub for brews and tunes, will expand

The late-night record shop and beer bar will have a big expansion sometime over the next year, its…

Trevor’s lawn. (Sunnyside Nursery)
Trevor’s lawn. (Sunnyside Nursery)

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The Golfing Gardener: Tales of Turf – Episode Two

Last week, we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that…

PHOTOS BY Sunnyside Nursery
Pieris japonica Katsura

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The Golfing Gardener: Finding that perfect Pieris

We are truly blessed here in the PNW with so many useful and attractive spring blooming botanical treasures.…

Dance instructor Antonio Samayo dips student Alexis Bartsch during her lesson at the Arthur Murray Dance Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arthur Murray Dance Studio is all about ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’

Studio in Everett offers lessons in smooth moves.

The Nightshade edition is a new trim for the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

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2026 Toyota Prius PHEV adds a Nightshade edition

The blacked-out effect brings on a new level of sporty appeal.

Provided by Bridges Pets, Gifts, & Water Gardens.

Best Of

The top pet supply stores in Snohomish County

Local voters chose these businesses as the best places to shop for beloved pets.

Meagan Scheeprs, left, reaches out to catch a stuffed animal thrown by Rachelle Keiser at one of their booths at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Evergreen State Fair vendor applications are open

Food and commercial vendors, artisans and nonprofits are invited, especially those offering something unique.

Whiskey River, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, performs at the Tulalip Resort and Casino on Sept. 21, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Tribute bands take center stage

From ABBA to ZZ Top, weekend rock stars give fans a low‑cost trip down memory lane.

Paula Dickman next to her front yard rose garden on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Blooming in the rain

Mill Creek gardener Paula Dickman shares art of growing roses in the Pacific Northwest.

Mustang Mach-E GT photo provided by Ford Media Center

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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD Adds More Value

Heat pump, sporty appearance and BlueCruise added

The Sundem family outside of their Grocery Outlet Bargain Market store on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Grocery Outlet: Aisles of surprise, sauce and sweet deals

Regulars swap tips, hoard favorites and brace for heartbreak when the stash runs dry.

Photo Credit: Highlight Quartet Instagram Page

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The sound of Snohomish County: Best live music entertainment winners

The sound of Snohomish County: Best live music entertainment winners