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The line for a lift grows steadily as more people arrive throughout the day on the opening day of ski season at Stevens Pass Ski Area on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, near Skykomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Stevens Pass gears up to open slopes a week early

With three feet of snow, the ski resort is set to open on Friday. The opening was previously…

Brandon Hughes, a utility worker from Okanogan County, works on repairing a power line on Friday, Nov. 22 east of Lake Stevens, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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99% of Snohomish PUD customers have power back

The PUD expects all customers to have their power restored by Tuesday night.

A view of the Shinglebolt Slough restoration project area on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Skykomish River project aims to create salmon habitat, reduce flooding

The county project at Shinglebolt Slough hopes to collaborate with local property owners to restore former channels.

Brandon Hughes, a utility worker from Okanogan County, works on repairing a power line on Friday, Nov. 22 east of Lake Stevens, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Thousands still without power in Snohomish County after bomb cyclone

Libraries are providing access to electricity as crews from across Washington work to fix power lines.

A hydrogen-powered motor is displayed during an event at ZeroAvia’s new Everett facility on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, near Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Local lawmakers urge changes to proposed federal hydrogen energy rules

Snohomish County’s congressional delegation believes the current policy is counterproductive to clean energy goals.

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

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Stevens Pass expected to open Dec. 6

But that depends on the weather. Last year, the ski resort had to delay opening due to a…

A person walks toward their bus as it pull into the Lynnwood Transit Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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See where state money is funding environmental work in Snohomish County

A new dashboard shows where dollars are going to overburdened communities across the state.

A house is completely surrounded by floodwater along Pioneer Highway on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New gate is latest piece in Stanwood’s flood protection puzzle

The floodgate will drastically decrease reaction time when the Stillaguamish River jumps its banks.

Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rainy, gusty week to come in Snohomish County

The Snohomish River could reach the “action” flooding stage, but forecasters don’t expect any flooding here.

Glacier Peak, elevation 10,541 feet, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest in Snohomish County, Washington. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald) 2019

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2 years later, Glacier Peak seismometers delayed again

The U.S. Forest Service planned to install them in 2023. Now, officials are eyeing 2026.

Vernon Streeter looks over the fence at the Skykomish Substation operated by Puget Sound Energy on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Skykomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Doesn’t make any sense’: Skykomish residents decry increased outages

Community members are frustrated about power outages and a lack of communication from Puget Sound Energy.

Top row, from left to right: Rick Larsen, Cody Hart and Suzan DelBene. Bottom row, from left to right: Jeb Brewer, Kim Schrier and Carmen Goers.

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DelBene, Larsen and Schrier on their way to re-election

Incumbent Democrats representing congressional districts 1, 2 and 8 were all leading Tuesday.

Snow is visible along the top of Mount Pilchuck from bank of the Snohomish River near Rotary Park on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett initiative asks: Should the Snohomish River have legal rights?

Initiative 24-03 proposes legal standing to prevent environmental damage. Opponents say it’ll lead to unnecessary lawsuits.