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Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A new online tool could aid in local planning to increase tree coverage

The map, created by Washington Department of Natural Resources and conservation nonprofit American Forests, illustrates tree canopy disparities across the state.

Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washingtonians testify against EPA’s proposal to rescind emission regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to roll back its own authority to mandate vehicle emission standards.

Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five days.

A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett, EarthCorps host event at Union Slough

On Saturday, volunteers can help remove invasive species and learn more about the 24-acre restoration site in the mouth of the Snohomish River.

A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Conservation District proposes rate increase

The district proposed raising its current rates of $10 per parcel to $20 per parcel to expand programs and services.

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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)

Department of Ecology extends drought funding

The extension opens $4.5 million in supportive grants through Dec. 5.

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 newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

Snohomish County honored nationally for Index-Galena road repair

The county Public Works department coordinated with multiple entities to repair a stretch of road near Index washed out by floods in 2006.

The newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)
Excavator dug channels cover the surface of the Zis A Ba site on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

ICYMI: Stillaguamish Tribe merges both worlds to save salmon near Stanwood

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians partners with natural resource groups to resurrect the Stillaguamish River delta.

Excavator dug channels cover the surface of the Zis A Ba site on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Public comment opens for cleanup plan at Paine Field site

The state Department of Ecology asks for public feedback on a plan to clean toxic chemicals from a training site at Paine Field.

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County heat wave will be short-lived, forecasters say

Snohomish County remains under a heat advisory until Tuesday night, with cooler, wet weather returning before the weekend.

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Crane Aerospace & Electronics volunteer Dylan Goss helps move branches into place between poles while assembling an analog beaver dam in North Creek on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Adopt A Stream volunteers build analog beaver dams in North Creek

The human-engineered structures will mimic natural dams in an effort to restore creek health in an increasingly urbanized area.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics volunteer Dylan Goss helps move branches into place between poles while assembling an analog beaver dam in North Creek on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kongsberg Director of Government Relations Jake Tobin talks to Rep. Rick Larsen about the HUGIN Edge on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Norwegian underwater vehicle company expands to Lynnwood

Kongsberg Discovery will start manufacturing autonomous underwater vehicles in 2026 out of its U.S. headquarters in Lynnwood.

Kongsberg Director of Government Relations Jake Tobin talks to Rep. Rick Larsen about the HUGIN Edge on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Wednesday predicted to bring summer showers

National Weather Service is forecasting rain and possible thunderstorms on Wednesday, with rain lingering through Thursday.

A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The “Risk of Repeal” map created by staff at the Clean & Prosperous Institute shows projects paid for with Climate Commitment Act money. Over 90 Snohomish County projects received funding from the policy. (Clean & Prosperous Institute)

Clean & Prosperous updates map to search Climate Commitment Act projects

The map shows an estimate 2,700 projects supported by $4.74 in state funding.

The “Risk of Repeal” map created by staff at the Clean & Prosperous Institute shows projects paid for with Climate Commitment Act money. Over 90 Snohomish County projects received funding from the policy. (Clean & Prosperous Institute)
Glass recycling at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSU will host a sustainable community steward course this fall

The course will cover environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a focus on waste reduction and recycling.

Glass recycling at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Josh Thiel, left, places a nail into a dust pan while Rey Wall continues digging in a sectioned off piece of land at Japanese Gulch on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archaeology students excavate local history in Mukilteo’s Japanese Gulch

Through July, the Edmonds College field camp uncovered artifacts from the early 1900s when Japanese immigrants were instrumental for the local Crown Lumber Company.

Josh Thiel, left, places a nail into a dust pan while Rey Wall continues digging in a sectioned off piece of land at Japanese Gulch on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community members file land use appeal of Eastview Village

The appeal is the latest move in a long controversy over the development slated just west of Highway 9.

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Olympic View Water and Sewer District sues Edmonds School District

The Olympic View Water and Sewer District filed a citizen suit against the Edmonds School District on Monday, alleging the district has failed… Continue reading

Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Doug McCormick (left to right), Dave Somers, Oscar Fuentes, Josh Brown, Clarissa Barrett and Kellie Snyder pose with Vision 2050 awards on Monday, July 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County wins award for Little Bear Creek wetland restoration

The 17-acre site will compensate for future wetlands impacted by transportation projects.

Doug McCormick (left to right), Dave Somers, Oscar Fuentes, Josh Brown, Clarissa Barrett and Kellie Snyder pose with Vision 2050 awards on Monday, July 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County PUD activates fire safety protocols

As wildfire risks increase in Western Washington, the PUD continues to implement mitigation and preparation efforts.

Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)