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Henry Niebruegge, 5, reaches up to catch a snowball while he plays in the snow with his dad and dog along 216th Street on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Advisory: 2 more inches of snow possible for Everett and surrounding areas

The expanded advisory from Monday evening until Tuesday morning warns of hazardous conditions for drivers.

Henry Niebruegge, 5, reaches up to catch a snowball while he plays in the snow with his dad and dog along 216th Street on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive through snow along I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

On the menu for Snohomish County residents: Snow, rain and chill

Higher elevations under winter storm watch

Cars drive through snow along I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Shanti Curran, left, and Andy McKee, right, shovel Curran’s driveway after a light dusting of snow fell last year in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County lowlands could see first snow of 2025

Much uncertainty remains, but forecasters say snow showers possible Sunday morning

Shanti Curran, left, and Andy McKee, right, shovel Curran’s driveway after a light dusting of snow fell last year in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Starlight Beach Walk returns to Olympic Beach

During the day, the intertidal can be a magical and mysterious place, where critters come and go with the tides and slip in… Continue reading

Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Dave Boehnlein greets Mrs. Pigglesworth of Midgarden Farms located at Rooted Northwest on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Agriculture co-op village approved in rural Arlington

Rooted Northwest hopes to build a small village as part of a ‘trial run’ for a farm-focused neighborhood.

Dave Boehnlein greets Mrs. Pigglesworth of Midgarden Farms located at Rooted Northwest on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bill Derry, president of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washington environmentalists respond to Trump’s rollbacks

County and state conservation and renewable energy groups plan to continue work during the new administration.

Bill Derry, president of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Two pedestrians navigate their way down a frosted over sidewalk along Pacific Avenue on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County to remain in the deep freeze most of the week

A high pressure system is keeping Snohomish County bundled up

Two pedestrians navigate their way down a frosted over sidewalk along Pacific Avenue on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A fully intact exoskeleton of a crab can been seen on Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Crabs at Mukilteo aren’t dead. They’re just molting

Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say crabs of certain size and sex tend to molt at the same time.

A fully intact exoskeleton of a crab can been seen on Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

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.

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 PUD reopens appliance upgrade program

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

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

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 ferry boat navigates through fog off of Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A view of the Eastglen Wetlands that run through the Eastglen development on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 flexibility.

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

Two urban growth expansions fail to pass

Two urban growth proposals failed last month as Snohomish County Council attempted to balance the need for increased housing with protecting open space.… Continue reading

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

Marysville, Lake Stevens celebrate progress of Bayview Trail

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

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

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.

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)
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)

Snohomish County recycler faces $3.4M fine from state

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

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)
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)

Port of Everett plans for sea level rise in new development

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

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)
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)

Port of Everett to remove derelict barge early next year

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

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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