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New hatchery on Skykomish to end practice of importing fish
A plan to capture fish from Sunset Falls near Index and release them in the river is open…
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$6 million grant is green light for Darrington timber center
The Darrington Wood Innovation Center is set to become a reality — bringing roughly 150 jobs with it.
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From landfill to houses — after 11-year battle with neighbors
Nearly 100 houses will be built around a former construction-waste landfill east of Silver Lake.
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County aims to help small farmers thrive with new ag center
Eventually, it could bring a year-round indoor farmers’ market to the area.
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Data-driven farming: New tech ‘changes agriculture’
In a new program funded by the CARES Act, computers are helping Snohomish County farmers grow efficiently.
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New county office covers parks, tourism, water, energy, farms
Four departments will merge into one beginning in February. The largest focuses on county parks.
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Timber innovation center a chance to reinvigorate rural town
A center to produce innovative wood products could stabilize Darrington’s drained timber economy.
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President signs bill to boost mapping of landslide hazards
The bill appropriates $40 million annually for 3D mapping and disaster preparation.
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Fans blow landfill’s methane away from Everett development
The rate of gas being released has slowed substantially and will continue to diminish over time.
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Hunting season, new trail access open on island near Everett
New parking on Smith Island is now available, along with an annual waterfowl hunting season.
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County executive vetoes fee break to save environmental work
The move overrode a County Council vote nixing an annual fee increase that funds conservation.
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New program may help pinpoint landslides before they happen
A bill pushing more funding toward 3D mapping and disaster preparation is on the president’s desk.
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He lost his wedding ring in a two-ton bin of recyclables
Kevin Klein gave up hope in finding his simple gold band, but this dumpster dive had a happy…
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How has the pandemic changed life? Look in your garbage
Snohomish County trash and recycling collectors say the COVID-19 pandemic has affected what we throw away.
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Logan is PUD board president again, but it wasn’t unanimous
Another member of the utility’s three-person board says it’s her turn to lead. The others say she isn’t…
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No 2021 rate increase for Public Utility District customers
For the fourth year, power and water costs will remain stable for Snohomish County PUD customers.
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Even in the Cascade foothills, getting outside isn’t a given
The Glacier Peak Institute gets kids the gear and transportation necessary to access outdoor rec.
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From poop to power: Manure from 2,300 cows may run 600 homes
A farm in Monroe turns waste into electricity. A new partnership will double the anaerobic digester’s output.
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Shredding in the age of COVID: A report from Stevens Pass
Our reporter hit the slopes to find out how the resort’s virus precautions work in practice.
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Pent-up and masked-up, skiers hit the Stevens Pass slopes
Pass holders opened the season on Friday. The general public is welcome on Tuesday — reservations only.