Darrington

A site of a future park near the corner of Alvord St. and Petty Ave. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Darrington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

After years waiting, Darrington may finally get park with river access

Residents could explore over 30 acres of land in the future Sauk Park. Nonprofit support is making the project possible.

 

Cars drive through snow along I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

In March, 7 p.m. sunsets are back for Western Washington

Washingtonians will finally start seeing more sun starting March 10. But a little more winter could be on the way first.

 

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Police: Darrington woman stabbed, buried 5-year-old daughter

The woman reportedly told investigators she was hearing voices before she killed her young daughter on Valentine’s Day.

 

One of the parking lots at Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon on December 30, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett snow forecast fades, but lows to drop to teens for days

Meanwhile, Darrington could see 6 to 12 inches of snow, with lows in single digits.

One of the parking lots at Stevens Pass Thursday afternoon on December 30, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Tim Ziesemer poses for a photo at Glad Tidings Church in Darrington, Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

To fill prescriptions, Darrington residents drive 56 miles

The town’s pharmacy closed in July. The customers’ new pharmacist in Arlington called it “another nail in the coffin for health care.”

Tim Ziesemer poses for a photo at Glad Tidings Church in Darrington, Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Darrington Elementary School fourth grader Brayden Parris, 9, fills up his cup with chocolate milk from one of the schools new milk dispenser during lunch on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington school reduces lunchroom waste with new milk dispensers

Milk cartons generally aren’t accepted by recycling centers in Snohomish County. Dispensers could be a solution. And they save milk too.

Darrington Elementary School fourth grader Brayden Parris, 9, fills up his cup with chocolate milk from one of the schools new milk dispenser during lunch on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Supervisor Brad Thompson speaks during a meeting for public comment on the topic of bringing grizzly bears to the North Cascades at Darrington High School Auditorium in Darrington, Washington on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Hell no to grizzlies’: Darrington locals give federal agencies an earful

At a public meeting, a chorus of residents aired fears over what reintroducing the bears could mean for safety and salmon.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Supervisor Brad Thompson speaks during a meeting for public comment on the topic of bringing grizzly bears to the North Cascades at Darrington High School Auditorium in Darrington, Washington on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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New fire east of Darrington closes stretch of rural road

The Tenas Creek fire, which started late last week, was 90% contained Wednesday after burning 38 acres.

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A grave marker for Blaze the horse. (Photo provided)

After Darrington woman’s horse died, she didn’t know what to do

Sidney Montooth boarded her horse Blaze. When he died, she was “a wreck” — and at a loss as to what to do with his remains.

A grave marker for Blaze the horse. (Photo provided)
Huckleberry Flats fire (U.S. Forest Service)

Humans caused wildfire near Darrington; new fire sparks nearby

Right after the Forest Service announced the Huckleberry Flats fire was caused by humans, a new fire sparked in the same area.

Huckleberry Flats fire (U.S. Forest Service)
A black-tailed deer gazes at Plummer Mountain on a remote stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, north of Glacier Peak in August 2019. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

20-mile section of Pacific Crest Trail reopens in Snohomish County

Officials closed a stretch between Suiattle Pass and High Bridge due to the Dome Peak Fire. But rain has helped moderate it.

A black-tailed deer gazes at Plummer Mountain on a remote stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, north of Glacier Peak in August 2019. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)
FILE - Legendary game show host Bob Barker, 83, waves goodbye as he tapes his final episode of "The Price Is Right," in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Barker signed off from 35 years on the game show and 50 years in daytime TV in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Late Bob Barker’s roots were not so deep in ‘timber town’ of Darrington

Barker moved as a youngster and didn’t come back much, if ever, to mingle. But some fans have come looking for his birthplace.

FILE - Legendary game show host Bob Barker, 83, waves goodbye as he tapes his final episode of "The Price Is Right," in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Barker signed off from 35 years on the game show and 50 years in daytime TV in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
The Huckleberry Flats Fire north of Darrington seen August 24, 2023. (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest)

Huckleberry Flats Fire contained; Suiattle River Road reopens

The 134-acre fire, near a popular access point to the Glacier Peak Wilderness, cost roughly $652,000 to fight.

The Huckleberry Flats Fire north of Darrington seen August 24, 2023. (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest)
FILE - Legendary game show host Bob Barker, 83, waves goodbye as he tapes his final episode of "The Price Is Right," in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Barker signed off from 35 years on the game show and 50 years in daytime TV in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Bob Barker, ‘The Price Is Right’ host born in Darrington, dead at 99

The TV game-show legend who became one of the country’s most prominent animal rights activists, has died.

FILE - Legendary game show host Bob Barker, 83, waves goodbye as he tapes his final episode of "The Price Is Right," in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Barker signed off from 35 years on the game show and 50 years in daytime TV in the same low-key, genial fashion that made him one of daytime TV's biggest stars. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Several fires in the Glacier Peak Wilderness are ongoing as of Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. The Dome Peak fire grew to more than 750 acres in recent days. (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest)

Dome Peak wildfire swells to 770 acres east of Darrington

The remote fire grew rapidly, emitting heavy smoke, after being discovered in late July. No trail closures were in effect.

Several fires in the Glacier Peak Wilderness are ongoing as of Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. The Dome Peak fire grew to more than 750 acres in recent days. (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest)
Two children float down the Pilchuck River on an inflatable slice of pizza on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. Inland temperatures look to creep into the 90s during the week. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

98 in Darrington? Heat wave coming to Snohomish County

Meteorologists expect this will be the most intense heat the region has seen so far this year.

Two children float down the Pilchuck River on an inflatable slice of pizza on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. Inland temperatures look to creep into the 90s during the week. (Ryan Berry / 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)
A sign near the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation in Darrington, Washington, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Judge dismisses Sauk-Suiattle suit over sales tax, tribe agrees

After learning about a state sales tax refund process, the tribe agreed the lawsuit was rendered “unnecessary.”

A sign near the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation in Darrington, Washington, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Darrington Pharmacy in Darrington, Washington on Friday, June 16, 2023. The pharmacy is closing on July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘The last thing I wanted’: Darrington Pharmacy to close in July

Over 100 years old, the town’s only pharmacy will close July 21, forcing residents to drive 28 miles to Arlington for medicine.

The Darrington Pharmacy in Darrington, Washington on Friday, June 16, 2023. The pharmacy is closing on July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Erika Morris, an information specialist at the Darrington Ranger district and a member of the Darrington Historical Society, sorts through photographs being archived at the Darrington Ranger Station on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Panning for local history gold at Darrington Ranger Station

In assembly line fashion, historians meticulously sifted through photos, letters and records that could be headed for federal archives.

Erika Morris, an information specialist at the Darrington Ranger district and a member of the Darrington Historical Society, sorts through photographs being archived at the Darrington Ranger Station on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)