Take what you can. Leave what you can. It’s a simple concept – the Little Free Library – that turns 15 this year. The first was officially built in Hudson, Wisconsin, in 2009.  …

Travis Tomczak has had several run-ins with law enforcement in Snohomish County. But the 43-year-old hopes his latest stay at the Snohomish County Jail will lead to something productive. Something …

Mushrooms are everywhere in the Pacific Northwest, even right here in south Snohomish County, but you might never notice them unless you pause and look. Mushroom foragers are also everywhere, …

Shannon Sessions has accomplished much in her career, from serving as a firefighter in the Air Force, owning a safety consulting business, dishing news as an editor and reporter at the former …

Nataly Spencer finally feels at home. The 33-year-old single mom, who previously lived in a homeless shelter, feels her life has turned around for herself and her two children after finding a …

Put away the Halloween candy. The holidays are just around the corner. Yes, and with them come joyfulness, kindness, and warmth. There’s more: Hallmark movies, Bing Crosby and Mariah Carey …

As a boy, all Jim Scharf ever wanted to be was a police officer. “I wanted to help people and put the bad guys in jail,” he says. In 2018, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office …

Barbara Hagen is passionate about farming and about having a relationship with her customers. She and her husband, Jay, run Hagen Family Farm, one of Snohomish County’s independent …

This summer, you can take your kids to a pool. To a waterpark. To the beach. To a park playground. All great options. But although the Northwest summer is short, there are still plenty of …

When I discovered the Interurban Trail a few years ago, it was by accident. Soon after, I found myself biking in a safe haven away from the cars and noise; the scenery seemed to change around me with …

Gas prices may have receded from their record highs of last summer, but that doesn’t mean inflationary pressures have gone away. All you have to do is take a look at your grocery bill. …

I’ve had a love affair with Oregon for decades. The state’s scenery is a magnet for me, from its rugged beaches and sentinel lighthouses to its verdant forests and snow-capped peaks. And …

 The COVID pandemic presented many challenges to both students and the school counselors charged with helping them navigate a complex landscape of social expectations and academic pressures. …

The numbers are staggering. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of people who voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021 rose to 47.8 million – an increase of 33% from …

Today’s young Elvis impersonators have it easy. Rob Schwertley’s hip to this. He’s created a nice side gig as Robbie Dee’s Tribute to Elvis, frequently performing at …

You’ve been to Leavenworth during the summer. It’s fantastic, yes, but the heat and the crowds, right? How about Leavenworth in the fall and winter? There are crowds, yes – …