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As bird flu spreads to 7 counties, Snohomish County farms on watch
No cases of avian flu have been confirmed here. But its arrival could be devastating for poultry farmers.
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Norris the zebra is fitting in with his new herd near Lake Stevens
Black-and-white stripes are a vibrant pop against the farmland at Flying M Ranch and Horses in rural Snohomish…
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Sultan seeks solutions to U.S. 2 gridlock — again
An open house will be held on Wednesday about several ideas to ease traffic jams. Most options call…
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As weather warms, firefighters train for rescues on the Skykomish
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue sees about 20 to 25 water calls per year. Many of those are…
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13 unvaccinated firefighters are cleared to return to work
Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue is allowing them to return, but they must be tested daily.
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Cashier-less Amazon Go buzzing in Mill Creek grand opening
Locals came to check out the high-tech store, with $3 avocado toast and cameras watching customers’ every move.
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Record inflation puts crunch on Snohomish County farms
Fertilizer prices doubled. Global wheat supply is under threat due to war. Gas, too. And that may add…
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‘Cohousing’ group plans community of 32 cottages in Marysville
It will have an organic garden, a common house and a vision for tight-knit community. Residents would buy…
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Verizon stores in Everett, Lynnwood vote to join union
The 11-1 vote comes amid a national movement of workers unionizing at Amazon, Starbucks and elsewhere.
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Sultan, Granite Falls face cuts if school levies fail again
After-school activities and dozens of jobs could be on the chopping block. Voters will decide April 26.
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After 3-day strike, Marysville Starbucks workers move to unionize
They walked out last week, saying they were short-staffed. “It all happened really fast,” one barista said.
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Dead gray whale on Camano Island beach to stay put for months
The death is the latest in an ongoing unusual mortality event for gray whales. This one appeared to…
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Makeover of Marysville athletic complex will mean less mud
The city will convert one soccer field to synthetic turf as part of a $1.7 million upgrade of…
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After combined 92 years, couple retires from Lake Roesiger Fire
Brian and Marnie Anderson “were instrumental in the progression of this fire department” east of Lake Stevens.
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In many languages, Snohomish County schools welcome Afghan students
More than 40 started classes here in March. For many, it’s their first school since fleeing the Taliban…
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Verizon workers in Everett, Lynnwood voting on union effort
Results are expected April 15. If workers vote in favor, they would be the only unionized Verizon stores…
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Historical society restores a piece of Monroe’s past
Monroe’s original library at the old City Hall will now house a community meeting room and museum exhibits.
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Darrington Bluegrass Festival returns after two-year pause
Now in its 45th year, the three-day festival features bluegrass with a mountain backdrop and camping in the…
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Neighbors air concerns on proposed psychiatric center near Stanwood
A forum offered the community a first look at what the facility for involuntary mental health treatment may…
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Camano Island artist’s stained glass murals brighten Stanwood High
Jack Archibald got “totally hooked” on glass art at the high school in the 1970s. Now, four of…