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With rivers running high, Arlington-area fire crews see record rescues
Almost none of the 22 people rescued from the Stillaguamish River this season wore life jackets.
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As new venue hosts Summer Meltdown, some neighbors caught by surprise
Organizers agreed to move a bright light that was shining into Antonio Norsworthy’s home. He now plans to…
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Island-bound homes are rollin’ down the river
Remote work has spurred an uptick in homes being relocated to Hat Island. One firm is bringing in…
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Ambitious plan seeks to connect, beautify Stanwood’s twin downtowns
“We have this mile-long straight road with sidewalks and a lot of places to fill in.” Now, the…
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They’re strumming, picking, and jamming again in Darrington
After a two-year hiatus, the Darrington Bluegrass Festival returns. The music tradition is turning 45.
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Cow pie power! Monroe manure-to-energy project expands
Qualco has been turning cow poop into electricity since 2008. A new generator could turn on by mid-August.
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Red-hot housing market cools, a bit, in Snohomish County
The amount of housing inventory is rising. Demand is slowing. Higher mortgage rates are a cause.
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In ‘emergency acquisition,’ 226 acres of Whidbey Island’s farmland, forest saved
The beachside Keystone Preserve, south of Coupeville, is the Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s largest purchase at $9.1 million.
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Farmers feel sting of unseasonal weather, record inflation
A wet, cold spring has impacted crops from hay to pumpkins to corn. Meanwhile, farmers’ costs for fuel…
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It ‘doesn’t belong’: Crashed car still in wild and scenic Sauk River
The vehicle has been there for six weeks. One man wants it gone, but officials say the river…
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Marysville Strawberry Festival is on, but key ingredient is late
Local berries have been slow to arrive due to cold weather. But the festivities will go on, including…
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Property values soar 32% in Snohomish County due to hot housing market
Assessed values are up all across the county since last year. The impact on tax bills won’t be…
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First-ever Pride celebrations draw hundreds in north county
“We didn’t expect this could happen here,” said Sall Hutson, 76. “In little towns a long time ago,…
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You can apply for a passport now at Granite Falls City Hall
The passport office will be open seven days a week. No appointments are necessary.
Business
Workers at an Everett Starbucks vote to unionize
The store is the first Starbucks to unionize in Snohomish County amid a nationwide movement.
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Sultan gets a boost from remote-work newcomers — and growing pains
Houses are sprouting. Traffic is worsening. And new Sky Valley residents find “we don’t really get Uber Eats…
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This is a drill: Officials rehearse for a dam bursting near Sultan
If Culmback Dam at Spada Lake reservoir really were to fail, a wall of water would sweep through…
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At Sultan’s only thrift store, teens learn teamwork, job skills
Teens with the Sky Valley Youth Coalition “stepped up and created the store” on Main Street.
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Amid baby formula shortage, local moms scrambling to feed babies
Shelves are bare and prices are up. But there are resources for Snohomish County mothers in need.
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In Snohomish County, CSA produce boxes are safety nets for small farms
Community Supported Agriculture programs give farmers guaranteed income, regardless of freak weather or hungry deer.