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Fallen soldiers are remembered during the Fourth of July parade in downtown Everett, Washington, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett’s Fourth of July parade returns for the first time since 2020

The parade featured 62 entries, and was the result of community members who took over the event from city officials.

Fallen soldiers are remembered during the Fourth of July parade in downtown Everett, Washington, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird’s (10) retirement banner is hung after a WNBA basketball game in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Storm fall to Mystics, rally around legacy of Sue Bird

After a nail-bighter of a game, the Seattle community ended on a high note

Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird’s (10) retirement banner is hung after a WNBA basketball game in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jake Iverson, 23, rides during the ranch saddle bronc event during the Timberbowl Rodeo in Darrington, Washington on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The horse broke its leg and was evacuated from the ring for the vet. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Timberbowl Rodeo 2023

Darrington locals and Washingtonians gathered Saturday night to watch individuals compete in events from cow milking to bull riding.

Jake Iverson, 23, rides during the ranch saddle bronc event during the Timberbowl Rodeo in Darrington, Washington on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The horse broke its leg and was evacuated from the ring for the vet. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Destinee Harris performs while representing the islands of Fiji and Tonga during World Refugee Day at Everett Community College on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Open door policy’: Snohomish County celebrates World Refugee Day

Colorful traditional clothing, dance and food were part of the celebration Tuesday at Everett Community College.

Destinee Harris performs while representing the islands of Fiji and Tonga during World Refugee Day at Everett Community College on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Scenes from the Jackson High School graduation ceremony at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Graduation Day: Seniors in Everett celebrate with 3 separate ceremonies

Over 1,200 seniors from Everett, Jackson and Cascade high schools hold commencement exercises at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Scenes from the Jackson High School graduation ceremony at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, on Saturday, June 17, 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)

GALLERY: Jackson and Everett High Students Graduate

On Saturday, 1,200 students from three Everett high schools celebrated graduation.

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)
Cutwater Archaeology’s Nathaniel Howe analyzes the collapsed stern of the Equator on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, while drawing reconstructed diagrams of the vessel during a two-week survey at its resting place in Everett, Washington. Howe joined the project as a collaborator with the staff and students form Texas A&M. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Before it’s gone, archaeologists dig into Everett’s decaying ship Equator

The Port of Everett plans to dismantle the schooner with rich history, built in 1888. Some of its timber could be used in public art.

Cutwater Archaeology’s Nathaniel Howe analyzes the collapsed stern of the Equator on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, while drawing reconstructed diagrams of the vessel during a two-week survey at its resting place in Everett, Washington. Howe joined the project as a collaborator with the staff and students form Texas A&M. (Ryan Berry / 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)

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)
People begin marching down First Street with a giant balloon “PRIDE” during Snohomish’s inaugural Pride celebration on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Snohomish hosts first official Pride celebration

Scenes from the parade and other events celebrating LGBTQIA culture and people in downtown Snohomish.

People begin marching down First Street with a giant balloon “PRIDE” during Snohomish’s inaugural Pride celebration on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A child gets some assistance dancing during Narrow Tarot’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Lucky Dime in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival takes over downtown Everett

The festival features more than 40 local and national acts over three days: “If I go to a show, this is what I want to be near.”

A child gets some assistance dancing during Narrow Tarot’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Lucky Dime in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Colten Fritzlan rides a bull during Unleash The Beast at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘He was a bucker’: World’s top bull riders put on rowdy rodeo in Everett

On the last ride of the night, Eduardo Aparecido hung onto Blood Moon just long enough to wrangle a win at the PBR event Thursday.

Colten Fritzlan rides a bull during Unleash The Beast at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
People wander around and photograph fields of tulips, daffodils and other flowers during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at RoozenGaarde in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Friday April 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Flower power is finally here at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

After a late bloom, stunning photos await at the monthlong festival with art, food, pickleball, millions of bulbs — and traffic.

People wander around and photograph fields of tulips, daffodils and other flowers during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at RoozenGaarde in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Friday April 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mushrooms found by members of the Snohomish County Mycological Society at Lord Hill Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

That’s a morel: Foraging for mushrooms, friendships in Lord Hill Park

The Snohomish County Mycological Society brings fungi lovers together and educates the public about their many uses.

Mushrooms found by members of the Snohomish County Mycological Society at Lord Hill Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Glacier Peak’s Owen Gluth winds up to deliver a pitch against Snohomish on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Earl Torgeson Field in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

GALLERY: E-W boys soccer downs Murphy, stays unbeaten

The Warriors storm to a 4-1 win and claim their fifth straight victory in league play.

Archbishop Murphy’s Sean Balen (7) kicks the ball during a boys soccer match between Archbishop Murphy and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds-Wooday High School in Edmonds, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 4-1. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Runners compete in the 300 meter hurdle during the Chuck Randall Invite at Arlington High School on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

GALLERY: Sights from Chuck Randall Invite

The Arlington boys and Stanwood girls earn team titles at the prep track and field meet.

Runners compete in the 300 meter hurdle during the Chuck Randall Invite at Arlington High School on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Left to right, Saharah Mendoza, Cielo Mendoza and Octavio Mendoza, reunite in Everett, Washington on Friday, March 17, 2023. The USS Barry arrived to its new homeport at Everett Naval Station, previously from Yokosuka, Japan. The crew is led by Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Grant Bryan. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

USS Barry sails in to new home, Naval Station Everett

Three-hundred sailors arrived Friday in Everett after the destroyer’s six-year deployment in Japan.

Left to right, Saharah Mendoza, Cielo Mendoza and Octavio Mendoza, reunite in Everett, Washington on Friday, March 17, 2023. The USS Barry arrived to its new homeport at Everett Naval Station, previously from Yokosuka, Japan. The crew is led by Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Grant Bryan. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cascade’s Jaidyn Wilson gets a hit during the game against Lakewood on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

GALLERY: Cascade softball blanks Lakewood in spring opener

Games begin this week in softball, baseball, boys soccer, girls tennis, golf and track and field.

Cascade’s Jaidyn Wilson gets a hit during the game against Lakewood on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Two guests stop to take in a large-scale painting by artist Iryna Kalyuzhna during a public event highlighting the For Ukraine: Art of Freedom exhibit at the Schack Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ukrainian art in Everett showcases grief, hope in war-torn nation

“For Ukraine: Art of Freedom” at the Schack Center aims to remind Americans of the war and raise money for maternity hospitals.

Two guests stop to take in a large-scale painting by artist Iryna Kalyuzhna during a public event highlighting the For Ukraine: Art of Freedom exhibit at the Schack Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A big head Buddha turns to the crowd during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A big head Buddha turns to the crowd during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)