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Residents asked: Is county water getting better or worse?
Only 27 percent of Snohomish County rivers and streams were in good health or better, a new program…
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Help shape state emergency plan for oil spills
The Department of Ecology will take comments on the Oil Spill Contingency Plan Tuesday in Everett.
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After decades of work, Paine Field is Salmon-Safe
The airport earned a third-party certification this week for its program to preserve water quality.
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Stench wrinkles noses in some north Everett neighborhoods
There are several theories as to what’s causing the smell, but the exact source remains unknown.
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Camano Island’s newest park offers expanded waterfront access
The 167-acre Barnum Point County Park offers 2.5 miles of trails through forest and meadows.
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A record-breaking year for the Evergreen State Fair
Great weather, new events and increased marketing all contributed to a huge turnout for the fair.
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Learning with questions: Local science teacher up for award
Glacier Peak High School’s Tami Caraballo is a finalist for the state Teacher of the Year award.
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Wider lanes, new ranger station on tap for Flowing Lake Park
Improvements will help with the Snohomish park’s eventual expansion. Construction begins mid-September.
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To stay afloat, Darrington mill needs more public timber
But lots of state land is off limits as DNR works on a conservation plan for the marbled…
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A salt marsh in recovery is gobbling carbon, gaining ground
Once drained for farming, 150 acres at Port Susan is returning to its natural state.
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The beginner’s guide to monster trucks at Evergreen State Fair
I’m not exactly your picturesque fan — but I love a good monster truck show, and here’s why.
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Evergreen fair: come for giant squash, stay for lumberjacks
Find classic fair favorites and some new additions at the Evergreen State Fair through Sept. 2.
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Snohomish OKs WATVs on city streets, county could add areas
Snohomish councilmembers approved a year-long pilot project allowing WATVs on city streets 35 mph or under.
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Gotta dump and run? Check transfer station lines out first
Snohomish County Public Works has installed live traffic webcams at five solid waste facilities.
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A message of unity at South Asian festival near Snohomish
The second annual event gave local South Asian communities a platform to showcase their cultures.
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What can otters tell us about watershed pollution?
An Oregon professor spent a year on Whidbey studying river otters for insight into the environment.
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Man dies after truck crashes at Boeing softball fields
A delivery truck hit the softball field fence, where a Special Olympics competition was taking place.
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More bears are visiting Mount Baker-Snoqualmie campgrounds
Drawn by trash and left-out food, bears scrounge campsites for easy meals.
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Sultan mulls growing pains with 600 new homes in pipeline
City leaders expect backyards and lower prices to attract homebuyers willing to make a long commute.
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The Monte way: Overcoming differences for conservation
After 20 years at the helm of the Snohomish Conservation District, Monte Marti is retiring Aug. 9.