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Cars and Me

BMW updates the X1 crossover for 2020 with revised styling

A new electronic gear selector and modified gear ratios enhance the 8-speed automatic transmission.

 

Coronavirus outbreak

Virus humbles once-thriving restaurants in Snohomish County

Grace Correa lost her marriage, home and business. She invested in a new restaurant. Then came COVID-19.

 

Today in history

Today is Monday, April 6, the 97th day of 2020. There are…

  • Apr 6, 2020

 

Coronavirus outbreak

Your stories of random acts of kindness

Your chance to praise someone, thank someone or call attention to something good that’s happened.

For their second weddings, these couples ditched decorum

In the old days, second-time brides and grooms were advised to keep things low-key. Those days are gone.

I Brake for Moms

A cheap, easy ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ sheet-pan meal

Pick your protein, starch and veggies, cut them into 1-inch chunks and bake in the oven. Dinner’s served.

Ask Dr. Paul: Ways to help your family cope with the pandemic

It’s important to address stress, anxiety and any other issues caused by the COVID-19 emergency.

Author events and poetry readings around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after May 4, when the statewide stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2020

Outdoors classes and activities around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after May 4, when the statewide stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the… Continue reading

There’s an untold story behind winning photo in Schack contest

“Idiosyncratic,” by Makayla McMullen of Lake Stevens High School, was named the grand prize winner.

Bothell band dedicates new single to noted sound engineer

Colossal Boss’ “Fool” was recorded by Tom Pfaeffle shortly before he was fatally shot in 2009.

Coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 and supporting essential workers

Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.

Coronavirus outbreak

Northwest Folklife Festival postponed

The event will not be held Memorial Day weekend for first time in 49 years.

All about music: Schedule of concerts around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Barbara Osborne’s ceramic piece, “Iron Altered Form,” is included in the “Currents 2020” exhibit at Schack Art Center. (Paul deRoos)

Art events, galleries and exhibits around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Barbara Osborne’s ceramic piece, “Iron Altered Form,” is included in the “Currents 2020” exhibit at Schack Art Center. (Paul deRoos)

Family and kid-friendly events around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Schedule of special film screenings around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Tickets for sale in Snohomish County and around the regio

Events listed here are scheduled to happen after April 6, when the stay-at-home order is slated to end. Check with each venue for the latest… Continue reading

Robert Gamache (right) hands lunch to a child at the Granite Falls Boys Girls Club. Donations have helped the Boys Girls Clubs of Snohomish County stay open during the coronavirus outbreak. “It’s helping us to keep these kids safe and makes sure they get a hot meal,” says Marci Volmer, COO of the county’s clubhouses. “For some, it’s the only one they might get.” (Kevin Clark / Herald file)

With schools closed, Boys & Girls Clubs step up child care

The clubs’ leader in Snohomish County offers fun ideas for keeping housebound kids engaged.

Robert Gamache (right) hands lunch to a child at the Granite Falls Boys Girls Club. Donations have helped the Boys Girls Clubs of Snohomish County stay open during the coronavirus outbreak. “It’s helping us to keep these kids safe and makes sure they get a hot meal,” says Marci Volmer, COO of the county’s clubhouses. “For some, it’s the only one they might get.” (Kevin Clark / Herald file)