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Tom Murdoch gives public comment to the Snohomish County Council about his disagreement with the proposed wetland ordinance amendments on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County delays decision on changes to habitat ordinance

The delay comes after comments focused on proposed changes that would allow buffer reductions around critical areas.

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Snohomish PUD reopens appliance upgrade program

Qualifying customers could upgrade energy-efficient washers, dryers, stoves and heat pumps.

A ferry boat navigates through fog off of Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County to see cold, foggy weather into next week

The good news? Except for Thursday, the National Weather Service expects little rain this week.

A view of the Eastglen Wetlands that run through the Eastglen development on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Critics question proposed amendments to habitat ordinance

County council to consider amendments that would cut buffers around wetlands and streams up to half for development…

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Two urban growth expansions fail to pass

MALTBY — Two urban growth proposals failed last month as Snohomish County Council attempted to balance the need…

Emma Hill rides a bike along Phase 0 of the Bayview Trail on Jan. 6, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Marysville, Lake Stevens celebrate progress of Bayview Trail

Once Bayview Trail is completed, it will connect Marysville and Lake Stevens with a paved path.

Allen Creek flows through a portion of an land used for dairy that was recently acquired by the Tulalip Foundation to be used for conservation and restoration on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tulalip Tribes aim to boost salmon habitat at Allen Creek

The fundraising arm of the tribes plan to restore the area for critical salmon habitat.

A cement block wall holds back refuse at United Recycling and Containers behind a home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. Years ago, the homes on 109th Ave SE overlooked a 150-foot drop into an old gravel pit. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County recycler faces $3.4M fine from state

A state investigation found DTG Recycle has been operating near Maltby without proper permits.

The Nosov family rides their bikes through a large puddle that formed next to the large piles of fill dirt at the Port of Everett on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Port of Everett plans for sea level rise in new development

And electrification projects aim to decrease the port’s fossil fuel emissions.

Cars drive along West Marine View Drive past a derelict barge visible off of the shoreline on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Port of Everett to remove derelict barge early next year

State funding will support the port’s progress on environmental restoration at Bay Wood.

Madelyn Blankenship, 2, feeds a carrot to a Highland cow named Bella at Luckie Farms on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Reindeer in Lake Stevens get visitors in the holiday spirit

Luckie Farms has new festive activities for families to enjoy. Tours cost $25 per person.

A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Judge finds Edmonds tree mandate unconstitutional

The city’s tree retention ordinance got in the way of Nathan Rimmer’s plans to build a home.

A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Modest atmospheric river heading toward Snohomish County

Rain is expected through this week. It could remain through Christmas.

Bailey Vos, a pre-sales forester, stands on a fallen tree in the Stilly Revisited timber sale  on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Ta'Leah Van Sistine / The Herald)

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New state policy could affect timber sales in Snohomish County

A resolution passed this month means the state could sell more older forests for harvest.

A Mitsubishi Electric heat pump is installed on the wall of Jim and Chris HallĠ³ home on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, near Langley, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Whidbey Island’s Kicking Gas expands aid to electric stoves

The local environmental justice organization started with heat pump subsidies.

Water cascades down the Lower Falls near the Woody Trail at Wallace Falls State Park near Gold Bar on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. A nearly six mile round-trip to the park's Upper Falls offers hikers an array of vistas on a well maintained trail.

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Wallace Falls closed due to bomb cyclone damage

Over 170 trees fell in last month’s storm. The park near Gold Bar is closed until further notice.

Glass recycling at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Wine woes not yet affecting Snohomish County glass recycling

Ardagh Glass Packing permanently closed its Seattle factory, leaving recycling companies scrambling for a new glass buyer.

The Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library is open and ready for blast off. Dillon Works, of Mukilteo, designed this eye-catching sculpture that greets people along Evergreen Way.   (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Snohomish County awards money to improve warming, cooling centers

The money for HVAC improvements will allow facilities to better serve as temporary shelters for weather-related events.

Two people walk a dog along the Snohomish River on Monday, Dec. 2 in Snohomish, Washington. A regional trail, set to be constructed nearby, will connect Snohomish and Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Future trail could connect Everett to Snohomish

Construction is slated to start in 2027. Eventually, the trail could connect Everett and Monroe.

Lynn Lichtenberg and Claudia Douglass read a chemical test strip that is used to measure pollutants in water while conducting stormwater monitoring at the Port of Everett waterfront Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett water pollution facility’s new permit aims to protect salmon

The new state permit incorporated additional requirements after urging from local environmental groups.