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Rachel Gardner, the owner of Musicology Co., a new music boutique record store on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. Musicology Co. will open in February, selling used and new vinyl, CDs and other music-related merchandise. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Edmonds record shop intends to be a ‘destination for every musician’

Rachel Gardner opened Musicology Co. this month, filling a record store gap in Edmonds.

 

Outside of the MyEverettNews.com office on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

MyEverettNews founder to retire, seeks new owner

After 13 years, Leland Dart is retiring from his news blog to focus on photography.

 

(Photos provided)

7 Snohomish County area crafters to check out this holiday season

From wooden cutting boards to fairy ear cuffs, locals have found an online market for their niche products.

 

Left to right, president Bill Peterson, vice president Jamie Gamez, and executive vice president Jeff Cannon pose for a photo at Morris Magnets in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Gift and souvenir maker Morris Magnets calls Monroe home

Morris makes 30,000 items like refrigerator magnets and key chains a day out of its factory.

Left to right, president Bill Peterson, vice president Jamie Gamez, and executive vice president Jeff Cannon pose for a photo at Morris Magnets in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Scenes from the Jackson High School graduation ceremony at Angel of the Winds in Everett, Washington on Saturday, June 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Looking back on 20 years of Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett

The 10,000 seat arena, community ice rink and conference center continues to draw 700,000 visitors to downtown Everett per year.

Scenes from the Jackson High School graduation ceremony at Angel of the Winds in Everett, Washington on Saturday, June 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walks into the Prohibition Grille along Hewitt Avenue in Everett Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012 while reportedly filming an episode of Kitchen Nightmares at the Everett restaurant. (Mark Mulligan / The Herald)
Hollywood in Snohomish County

Even more films and TV shows filmed in Snohomish County

Readers point out projects previously missed in this series, from reality television to low-budget indie films.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walks into the Prohibition Grille along Hewitt Avenue in Everett Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012 while reportedly filming an episode of Kitchen Nightmares at the Everett restaurant. (Mark Mulligan / The Herald)
Local musician Alex Johnston, whose newest album "Daylight Fooldream" pairs with short film he made with help from his partner Mikaela Henderson, sits with his morning coffee on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Narrative Coffee in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Folktronica musician shoots 37-minute visual album on iPhone in Everett

Alex Johnston, 31, describes his music as ”if Coldplay and Bon Iver had a love child.”

Local musician Alex Johnston, whose newest album "Daylight Fooldream" pairs with short film he made with help from his partner Mikaela Henderson, sits with his morning coffee on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Narrative Coffee in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett comedian Taylor Clark performs stand-up in 2023 at The Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mike Bryk)

Comedian Taylor Clark to film first special Friday in Everett

The skateboarding funny-man will record an hour of his stand-up at the Historic Everett Theater.

Everett comedian Taylor Clark performs stand-up in 2023 at The Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mike Bryk)
Jim Simpson leans on Blue Ray III, one of his designs, in his shop on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Whidbey Island master mechanic building dream car from “Speed Racer”

Jim Simpson, 68, of Clinton, is using his knowledge of sports cars to assemble his own Mach Five.

Jim Simpson leans on Blue Ray III, one of his designs, in his shop on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Pete Kinch circa 1972 (Photo provided)

Pete Kinch, former Everett mayor and advocate for poor, dies at 80

Photographer, politician and nonprofit administrator Pete Kinch died Aug. 18. “I don’t know where he got the energy,” his daughter said.

Pete Kinch circa 1972 (Photo provided)
Espresso Chalet, seen here on Saturday, July 8, 2023, on U.S. 2, was a filming location for the 1987 film “Harry and the Hendersons” near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Hollywood in Snohomish County

BigFoot, Zombies and Viggo Mortensen: What’s been filmed near Index?

The casts and crews of “Harry and the Hendersons,” “Captain Fantastic” and “Z Nation” filmed in the area.

Espresso Chalet, seen here on Saturday, July 8, 2023, on U.S. 2, was a filming location for the 1987 film “Harry and the Hendersons” near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Across the bridge from the barn feature in The Ring on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Hollywood in Snohomish County

Prisons and cursed tapes: What’s been filmed in Monroe?

The films “The Ring,” “Butterfly Effect” and “7 Minutes” shot scenes in the town.

Across the bridge from the barn feature in The Ring on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Laura Palmer house featured in Twin Peaks on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Hollywood in Snohomish County

From “Twin Peaks” to “Assassins”: Some of the movies and TV shows filmed in Everett

Robberies, manhunts, murders, oh my! Here’s what filmmakers have made happen in Snohomish County’s largest city over the years.

Outside of the Laura Palmer house featured in Twin Peaks on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Performers joust during the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire at Sky Meadows Park in Snohomish, Washington, on Sunday, Aug. 06, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Near Monroe, colorful crowds at Renaissance faire’s first weekend

Folks got medieval at the Midsummer Renaissance Faire outside Monroe, where “I think the adults enjoy it more than the kids.”

Performers joust during the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire at Sky Meadows Park in Snohomish, Washington, on Sunday, Aug. 06, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Two Knights joust at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire. (Richard Doyle / Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire)

Jousting, fire juggling and turkey legs: Renaissance faire arrives this weekend

The popular event is expected to draw 60,000 people to Sky Meadows Park near Monroe over three weekends.

Two Knights joust at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire. (Richard Doyle / Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire)
Etienne Cakpo, director of Seattle-based Gansango Dance & Music company, performs during the annual Bideww Arts Exhibition and Talent Show hosted by Washington West African Center on December 30, 2022, at Neema Community Church in Everett, Washington. (Ousman Jarju / Washington West Africa Center)

Experience African music, culture and cuisine in Everett

The inaugural Sounds of Africa festival will be held Aug. 4-5 at Everett Community College. Admission is free.

Etienne Cakpo, director of Seattle-based Gansango Dance & Music company, performs during the annual Bideww Arts Exhibition and Talent Show hosted by Washington West African Center on December 30, 2022, at Neema Community Church in Everett, Washington. (Ousman Jarju / Washington West Africa Center)
Two Knights joust at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire. Richard Doyle / Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire photo

Jousting, fire juggling and turkey legs: Renaissance faire returns to Washington

It’s time to party like it’s 1578. This August, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is setting up shop in Snohomish County. Knights will joust, turkey… Continue reading

Two Knights joust at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire. Richard Doyle / Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire photo
Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Food & Drink

‘They make us feel at home’: Market brings Africa to Everett

Yusupha Bojang opened Dizayus African Market to meet the needs of a growing immigrant community.

Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Brian Basset, creator and cartoonist of Red and Rover, works on an upcoming Sunday comic in his studio on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Red and Rover’ cartoonist, based in Edmonds, looks back on career

Brian Basset has drawn newspaper comic strips for decades. Now he’s preparing for the next phase of his career.

Brian Basset, creator and cartoonist of Red and Rover, works on an upcoming Sunday comic in his studio on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dolly Hunnicutt holds onto a metal raccoon cutout while looking through metal wildflowers at the Freeborn Metal Art booth during the first day of Sorticulture on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Sorticulture brings gardening galore, fun by the bushel at 130 booths

“Every year there’s something different to see,” one attendee said at the opening of the three-day festival in downtown Everett.

Dolly Hunnicutt holds onto a metal raccoon cutout while looking through metal wildflowers at the Freeborn Metal Art booth during the first day of Sorticulture on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)