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Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, left, speaks alongside Councilmember Jared Mead in 2023 at Western Washington University Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Panel discusses county’s proposed Critical Areas Regulations ordinance

The council has yet to announce the next public hearing and when it will decide the outcome of the proposed wetlands ordinance.

Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, left, speaks alongside Councilmember Jared Mead in 2023 at Western Washington University Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Boats docked along Steamboat Slough of the Snohomish River on the north side of Ebey Island, just south of Spencer Island Park. This view is looking south. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20200109

County: Volunteers lack permits for dike improvements

Snohomish County officials has sent a warning letter to volunteers who belong to a diking district along Ebey Island for performing unpermitted work… Continue reading

Boats docked along Steamboat Slough of the Snohomish River on the north side of Ebey Island, just south of Spencer Island Park. This view is looking south. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20200109
Perrinville Creek historically passed in between two concrete boxes before the city of Edmonds blocked the flow constrictor in 2020. (Joe Scordino)

Examiner to decide route of Perrinville Creek

Closing arguments were submitted last week in a hearing that could determine if the creek will be passable for salmon in the next three years.

Perrinville Creek historically passed in between two concrete boxes before the city of Edmonds blocked the flow constrictor in 2020. (Joe Scordino)

Edmonds Climate Advisory Board releases new website

The community nonprofit works to empower Edmonds to reach its climate goals and provide environmental information to residents

Josie Humphries, 7, reacts to a trout darting to eat a worm during a field trip with classmates from The Clearwater School at the Northwest Stream Center on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clearwater students experience watershed moment at Northwest Stream Center

The Everett facility provides environmental education focused on watershed and riparian health.

Josie Humphries, 7, reacts to a trout darting to eat a worm during a field trip with classmates from The Clearwater School at the Northwest Stream Center on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lands commissioner plans to keep working with feds

Dave Upthegrove expects to continue to work with U.S. Forest Service, after Trump’s latest executive orders aimed at boosting logging.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port Gardner Storage Facility will allow Everett to meet state outflow requirements

The facility will temporarily store combined sewer and wastewater during storm events, protecting the bay from untreated releases.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
James Pendleton walks off on his own during 15 minutes of quiet observation forest bathing session Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Lord Hill Regional Park near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Spring hikes for Snohomish County

With spring around the corner, longtime trail guide author Ken Wilcox has suggestions of where to get out and about in the county.

James Pendleton walks off on his own during 15 minutes of quiet observation forest bathing session Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Lord Hill Regional Park near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Founder of Snohomish County Indivisible Naomi Dietrich speaks to those gather for the senator office rally on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Membership numbers are booming for Snohomish County’s Indivisible chapter

Snohomish County’s Indivisible chapter, a progressive action group, has seen a tremendous uptick in new membership since January as the group organizes rallies… Continue reading

Founder of Snohomish County Indivisible Naomi Dietrich speaks to those gather for the senator office rally on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Overnight storm in Snohomish County left 16,000 without power

Gusts at Paine Field peaked at 52 miles per hour. Utility crews are expected to restore power in most areas by the end of the day.

LGBTQ+ advocate and outdoors influencer Mikah Meyer during his rafting trip in Desolation Canyon, Utah. (Photo provided by Mikah Meyer)

Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Everett

The Historic Everett Theatre will host programs Friday and Saturday.

LGBTQ+ advocate and outdoors influencer Mikah Meyer during his rafting trip in Desolation Canyon, Utah. (Photo provided by Mikah Meyer)
A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish County braces for rain and possible flooding

An atmospheric river is expected to dump as much as 2 inches of rain in Everett and surrounding lowlands.

A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Shoreline Historical Museum Miyawaki Urban Forest on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sno-Isle Sierra Club hosts Miyawaki forest tour

The urban forest was inspired by a 1970s Japanese botanist and aims to combat community members’ climate change worries.

The Shoreline Historical Museum Miyawaki Urban Forest on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An American Robin picks a berry from a holly tree on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Calling all birders for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count

The Audubon Society will hold its 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend, allowing birders of all ages to help create a… Continue reading

An American Robin picks a berry from a holly tree on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Western Washington’s current winter drought may not last through the season

Even with last week’s snow flurries, there’s no denying this winter has been unusually sunny. The lack of lowland rain has also translated… Continue reading

The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The amphitheater at Deception Pass during the 2021 concert series. (Photo provided by Deception Pass Park Foundation Facebook page.)

Deception Pass Foundation seeks Adopt-A-Trail volunteers

If you’re looking for a way to get outside and give back to the community, the Deception Pass Park Foundation is accepting volunteers… Continue reading

The amphitheater at Deception Pass during the 2021 concert series. (Photo provided by Deception Pass Park Foundation Facebook page.)
Fernando Espinoza salts the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue South on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Think this is cold, Snohomish County? Wait until Tuesday

Tuesday could bring dangerous wind chill during the day and an overnight low of 19 degrees

Fernando Espinoza salts the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue South on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A salmon carcass lays across willow branches in Edgecomb Creek on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tribes: State fish passage projects knock down barriers for local efforts

Court-ordered projects have sparked collaboration for salmon habitat restoration

A salmon carcass lays across willow branches in Edgecomb Creek on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
PAWS Wildlife Naturalist Anthony Denice releases a rehabilitated male bald eagle at Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rehabilitated bald eagle released at Ballinger Park

The eagle was found three weeks ago, most likely affected by pesticide

PAWS Wildlife Naturalist Anthony Denice releases a rehabilitated male bald eagle at Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Snohomish River turns along the edge of the Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Developers challenge Snohomish River Watershed legal rights

Opponents of the voter-approved initiative filed a complaint Tuesday in Snohomish County Superior Court.

The Snohomish River turns along the edge of the Bob Heirman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)