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The Forest Service wants you to stop going in the ice caves

The Forest Service wants you to stop going in the ice caves

Researchers from two Texas universities studied risky hiking behavior at Big Four.

The Forest Service wants you to stop going in the ice caves
Through sticky notes or therapy, Sultan senior wants to help

Through sticky notes or therapy, Sultan senior wants to help

Jasmine Romero hit a rough patch freshman year. Now, she wants students to know they’ll be alright.

Through sticky notes or therapy, Sultan senior wants to help
After complaints and appeals, Stanwood crematorium approved

After complaints and appeals, Stanwood crematorium approved

Owner William Dexter said he’s lost about $65,000 of business since the city halted construction.

After complaints and appeals, Stanwood crematorium approved
Lexa hangs out in a window frame in the lobby at the Camano Animal Shelter Association on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Camano Island, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Small Camano shelter likes “the ones that take extra work”

The no-kill Camano Animal Shelter is known for rehabilitating animals with behavior or health issues.

Lexa hangs out in a window frame in the lobby at the Camano Animal Shelter Association on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Camano Island, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening

Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening

On Wednesday, the resort needed another few feet of snow to open. Flurries are expected this week.

Stevens Pass ski area still one good storm away from opening
Football and friendship: You could call this Turkey Bowl XXV

Football and friendship: You could call this Turkey Bowl XXV

An annual post-Thanksgiving touch game has kept this group together since 1995.

Football and friendship: You could call this Turkey Bowl XXV
New berm will offer flood protection, views in Stanwood

New berm will offer flood protection, views in Stanwood

The million-dollar project will protect a historic downtown stretch and will have a wide paved path.

New berm will offer flood protection, views in Stanwood
Health District to take over naloxone distribution in 2020

Health District to take over naloxone distribution in 2020

The county cut funding for the life-saving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

Health District to take over naloxone distribution in 2020
July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger

July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger

Gathered by lucky accident, data from the 4.6-magnitude quake could help assess bigger hazards.

July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger

Money lender challenged Everett woman to shoot her; she did

The victim, who was owed $350, was shot in the leg Saturday in a confrontation on Colby Avenue.

EvergreenHealth Monroe chooses new chief executive

EvergreenHealth Monroe chooses new chief executive

Lisa LaPlante, who has served as interim leader, will be the new chief administrative officer.

EvergreenHealth Monroe chooses new chief executive
Boardmember responds to allegations, minus a key complaint

Boardmember responds to allegations, minus a key complaint

Embattled Stanwood-Camano School Board director Al Schreiber defended his promotion of a candidate.

Boardmember responds to allegations, minus a key complaint

PUD accepting applications for low-income solar power grant

The grant is open to nonprofit or government organizations and totals about $27,500.

Fire District 7 levy failed; North County count still close

Fire District 7 levy failed; North County count still close

The North County Fire Authority was “cautiously optimistic” that their levy lift would pass.

Fire District 7 levy failed; North County count still close
Wet hair, don’t care: Stanwood senior excels in pool and school

Wet hair, don’t care: Stanwood senior excels in pool and school

Stanwood High School senior Jetlynn Hau graduates this spring. She hopes to swim in college in 2020.

Wet hair, don’t care: Stanwood senior excels in pool and school
School board member steps down — just not the one accused

School board member steps down — just not the one accused

On Wednesday, parents had called for Stanwood-Camano school board president Al Schreiber to resign.

School board member steps down — just not the one accused
‘That’s it?’ Stanwood-Camano parents want answers

‘That’s it?’ Stanwood-Camano parents want answers

School district leaders said little to ease concerns about suspect campaign tactics.

‘That’s it?’ Stanwood-Camano parents want answers
Four fire districts have propositions on November ballot

Four fire districts have propositions on November ballot

They are asking voters to approve property tax proposals, their main source of revenue.

Four fire districts have propositions on November ballot
Wednesday meeting to address Stanwood campaign allegations

Wednesday meeting to address Stanwood campaign allegations

The Stanwood-Camano School Board meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. at district headquarters.

Wednesday meeting to address Stanwood campaign allegations
Newcomers seek positions on Stanwood-Camano school board

Newcomers seek positions on Stanwood-Camano school board

Two veterans are defending their seats. A few first-time candidates hope to bring fresh perspective.

Newcomers seek positions on Stanwood-Camano school board