Food + Beverage

Grain Artisan Bakery + Craft Coffee

Snohomish's community-centered inclusive cafe Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories Grain Artisan Bakery + Craft Coffee has become an icon of the Pacific Northwest food scene and a beloved community-centered cafe in the heart of Snohomish. Grain offers a generous assortment of inclusive, gluten-free baked goods - including one of the region’s best-loved sourdough loaves - and beautifully flavored cakes and layered pastries perfect for any event or occasion.  ...

Food + Beverage

UPTOWN WINE BAR

Come for the wine, stay for something more. How Erik and Jackie Vail designed a comfortable, home-like atmosphere at Uptown Wine Bar & Kitchen. Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Shannon Beauclair It's been ten years since Erik and Jackie Vail opened the doors of Uptown Wine Bar & Kitchen, revealing a cozy, multifaceted bar where community members can gather, enjoy great wine, and experience a "place that feels like home." With an extensive wine selection that includes over 1,000...

Local Services

Undead to End Hunger

Snohomish Food Bank prepares for largest annual fundraiser with Zombie Walk Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Snohomish Food Bank On Thursday, October 29th, Snohomish will once again get a little spooky when the Snohomish Zombie Walk takes over First Street. Held alongside the final Snohomish Farmers Market of the season, the event is one of the Snohomish Food Bank’s largest fundraisers of the year. The walk is free to participate, and donations help the bank prepare for the increased...

Food + Beverage

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

A cozy, market-inspired, one-pot soup for fall Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories This harvest season soup is balanced with Italian chicken sausage, potatoes, and kale in a savory chicken broth. It comes together in under an hour - in just one pot - and is all you need to get through the impending rainy season with a bit more joy. Make it for your next gathering, pack into a thermos when ski season arrives, and be sure to make time to savor and enjoy. If kale...

Food + Beverage

The Snohomish Healing Project

Providing organic, gourmet meals to community members recovering from cancer Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Snohomish Healing Project The Snohomish Healing Project is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit providing fresh, nourishing, organic meals to community members recovering from cancer treatment. Founded and operated by Annie Simmons-Loftus, her kitchen is a joyfully calm yet lively place - buzzing weekly with volunteers sharing stories and recipes to the backdrop of classic...

Style + Beauty

One Common

Laura Dana offers a collection of meaningful, sustainable essentials curated for conscious lifestyles Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Captured by Bernadette After spending five years living in Italy, Laura Dana fell in love with the rhythm of a slower, more intentional way of life. The experience shaped not only how she lived, but also how she envisioned creating a business rooted in meaning, sustainability, and community. In 2020, she brought that vision home by opening One...

Style + Beauty

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

A thoughtful approach to dressing with ease, clarity, and intention Article and Photography by Chau Sáenz It often begins the same way. A closet full of options, yet nothing feels quite right. Pieces collected over time, some worn, many forgotten. The noise of too many choices creates a quiet kind of fatigue. A capsule wardrobe offers something different: not restriction, but refinement. Step 1: Begin with What You Reach For The foundation is already there. Start with the pieces worn...

Education

Snohomish Education Foundation

40 years of investing in students and teachers Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by Jordan Edgcomb In every classroom, there are stories happening that often go unseen. A student who finally gets the supplies they need. A teacher who brings a new idea to life because funding makes it possible. A school community that feels more connected because someone chose to invest in it. At the center of those moments is the Snohomish Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to...

Food + Beverage

Roasted Delicata Squash

A must-have for your late summer table Article by Amber Dawn Schultheis | Photography by Dawning Memories This roasted delicata squash recipe is a must have for your late-summer table. Made up of simple ingredients - savory, nutty delicata squash, crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs, and all the freshly grated parmesan and fresh herbs - the result is a flavorful, versatile side dish. A worthy companion for grilled ribeye steaks, herby chicken wings, a simple filet of salmon - or even by itself ...

Shopping

Thrift Like a Pro

How to find lost treasures, giving old items new life Article by Courtney Evans | Photography by The Raven and The Swan There is something special about finding a one of a kind piece hidden on a crowded shelf. Maybe it is a vintage leather bag, a perfectly worn band tee, or an antique lamp with more character than anything in a big box store. Thrifting and antiquing is more than shopping. It is treasure hunting, storytelling, and a little bit of luck all rolled into one. It is about having a...