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Trapped by 2,600-acre fire, hikers ran past flames to safety
The Downey Creek Fire east of Darrington tripled in size in September, leaving rangers scrambling to rescue hikers.
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New Stanwood city councilmember is planning for growth
Lifelong Stanwood resident Darren Robb was appointed to fill Elizabeth Callaghan’s seat through 2021.
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Auditor: $300,000 unaccounted for from Monte Cristo cleanup
The Department of Ecology didn’t have records for 15% of funds it spent to clean the old mining…
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‘The wind in your hair’: ATVs can stay on Snohomish streets
After a year-long pilot program, the city council voted to permanently open city streets to all-terrain vehicles.
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Wildfire smoke could linger through early next week
Fires continue to blaze in eastern Washington, sending smoke and unhealthy air to Puget Sound.
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Officials say stay inside: Unhealthy air through Wednesday
A new batch of wildfire smoke from the east was expected to arrive over Puget Sound.
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High smoke from California fires not expected to be a hazard
The high-altitude plume is expected to cover most of Western Washington into the weekend.
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Contested timber sale near Gold Bar approved but delayed
The state Board of Natural Resources is giving Snohomish County 90 days to stop the Middle May timber…
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Cancelled by COVID: Life without the Evergreen State Fair
How losing the county’s largest event affects vendors, students, businesses and local governments.
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Stevens Pass announces plans to reopen slopes in December
The ski resort will require reservations, face coverings and physical distancing on the mountain.
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The wait is over: Grand Avenue Park pedestrian bridge opens
The bridge provides much-anticipated access to Everett’s waterfront from the Northwest Neighborhood.
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10-year, $11M project to end Stanwood flooding begins Monday
Stormwater in the downtown area often closes roads, delays transportation and causes property damage.
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The county feeds people and pays farmers with federal funds
The Nourishing Neighborhoods program is delivering food to residents in need and helping local farmers.
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Would a 5,300-acre county park be a good thing for U.S. 2?
A Gold Bar group wants to ban state logging in the Reiter foothills, saying tourism could replace lost…
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Snohomish County PUD embraces ‘smart’ meters despite concerns
A handful of customers said they were worried about privacy, peak-hour rate increases and safety.
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How a Facebook post led to 3 million pounds of donated food
This grassroots nonprofit is salvaging food from farms and putting it on the plates.
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Rates and rural broadband are issues in PUD commission race
Four candidates want to represent District 1 on the Snohomish County Public Utility District board.
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Keep an eye out for Everett’s marine guests: two gray whales
The two whales stopped on their way to the Bering Sea to forage between Hat Island and Jetty…
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These take-home science kits could be a model for fall
The Marysville School District delivered 400 kits to disadvantaged students. So far, kids love them.
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Timber technology center could bring 100 jobs to Darrington
The Darrington Wood Innovation Center will house manufacturing companies and educational resources.