Trey, a young adult who receives services through Cocoon House, was featured in a video in October 2024.

A Beacon of Hope

Fourteen-year-old Tanya Ocampo found herself struggling with challenges at her home in Maltby. She approached her school counselor, who offered a business card for a Cocoon House teen advocate. When …

Heads Up!

It’s a rainy December day. Sprague’s Pond Mini Park in Lynnwood is empty except for a few dozen ducks and geese. Three older men arrive, sporting rain jackets and pants, baseball caps, …

Planting Dedication

Mary Watts says she has the best job in the world. As the Master Gardener program coordinator for Snohomish County since 2019, Watts works with what she calls the most amazing group of people …

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A Most Rewarding Job

A long the Puget Sound coastline, the Olympic Mountains peek out from across the water. It’s a clear day, and the snow-capped range looks more stunning than ever. This seems like something that …

David Bigelow uses a chainsaw as part of a tree removal project.

Out on a Limb

For arborist David Bigelow, nothing beats the fresh air in the Pacific Northwest. A certified arborist and tree risk assessor, he gets plenty of it spending his days high above the ground chopping …

Park ranger Aiden Lone calls his supervisor to ask a question after a woman complained about marijuana smoke coming from a car in the parking lot at Edgewater Beach.

Mukilteo park ranger keeps his eyes focused on the community

Aiden Lone had a job he enjoyed with a well-regarded company. He worked in loss prevention at the Shoreline Costco for about seven years. But in the back of his mind, he always dreamed of finding …

Special delivery

Steve DeBell needed to find something to do. Something to occupy his time. After a long career as a bookkeeper for a company operating three restaurants, the 73-year-old looked forward to a new …

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ARTIST'S CORNER

Joel Patience, Edmonds

Well-traveled artist Joel Patience is an Edmonds artist whose passion has taken him around the world. “The most enjoyable parts of travel are the stories and memories that you bring …

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SEASON TO TASTE

Apple Cake

It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This cake is perfect for any get-together, families looking for an after-dinner indulgence or anyone who …

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Between juggling work, family, friends and social activities, powering through busy day-to-day schedules requires a lot of energy. This protein-packed recipe can either be an appetizer or a main course. Either way, Chicken with Peanut Sauce in Lettuce Wraps won’t disappoint!

Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

No matter if you’re searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for the week ahead, this Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is perfect for seafood lovers who also enjoy a hint of spice. It’s fresh, healthy and full of delicious flavors!

Cardamom Carrot Cake Bars

Ingredients • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 1/3 cup walnut pieces, lightly crushed and lightly toasted • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes • 2 teaspoons baking powder …

Goat Cheese & Mushroom Tortellini

Chef Dom from Table for 12 returns with a mushroom favorite

Baba Ghannouj

A traditional vegan Lebanese recipe requested often from friends & family.

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