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Girl killed by tree identified, called ‘gentle and nice’
MEADOWDALE — A 17-year-old girl killed Friday after a tree fell on her at Meadowdale Beach Park has…
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Plans for mountain biking at Lord Hill worry some parkgoers
SNOHOMISH — On a damp, misty day, Rick Reed trekked to one of the wettest parts of Lord…
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County’s homeless population grows 9 percent over 2016
EVERETT — The number of people living without homes or shelter rose in Snohomish County compared to last…
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Ruling backs developer’s plans for Frognal Estates near Mukilteo
PICNIC POINT — Snohomish County officials acted correctly when they approved plans for the 112-home Frognal Estates subdivision…
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Bothell’s new high school is modeled on the best in the world
BOTHELL — Eric McDowell is a high school principal without students. For a few more months, at least.
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Snohomish County in dispute with landowner over condemned property
LYNNWOOD — A dispute over a road-widening project has left a property owner more than a half-million dollars…
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Paine commercial flights must meet noise, traffic edicts
EVERETT — Pilots flying to and from a future Paine Field airport passenger terminal would be asked to…
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Paine Field passenger terminal to get grading permit
EVERETT — Snohomish County is preparing to issue a grading permit for a passenger air terminal at Paine…
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Pipe helps draw down Lake Serene, but who will pay for fix?
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County crews started emergency repairs this week on the drainage system at Lake Serene.
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Agreement sets aside 25 acres from planned DNR timber auction
EVERETT — Snohomish County leaders, over objections, convinced the state Wednesday to set aside forest land near Wallace…
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County honors engineer with first-ever public works award
EVERETT — Owen Carter has kept on inspiring others, even as his road has grown difficult.
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Fair’s 2017 theme harkens back to original ag mission
MONROE — The Evergreen State Fair has a new theme for 2017: “Harvest the Memories.”
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Trump budget could affect Sound Transit light-rail expansion
EVERETT — Hopes for light rail are riding on billions in federal grants to make it to Lynnwood…
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Snohomish County homeowners will see bigger tax bills
EVERETT — Property-tax statements that started arriving in mailboxes throughout Snohomish County this month are bound to prove…
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Heavy rains push Lake Serene to record high level
LYNNWOOD — Heavy rains this week pushed Lake Serene to its highest level recorded, as Snohomish County prepares…
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Training opportunities coming up for Beach Watcher program
EDMONDS — Craig Wollam and Rick Albright walked the beach at low tide, using flashlights to point out…
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County Council sets pot store buffers; moratorium lifted
EVERETT — A divided Snohomish County Council decided Wednesday to impose buffers and other new restrictions on pot…
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County settles with 2011 Marysville crash victim for $375K
EVERETT — Snohomish County has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a former Marysville Getchell High School student…
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County declares an emergency to stop rising Lake Serene
LYNNWOOD — Relief could be on the way soon for homeowners around Lake Serene who have watched warily…
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Builders hope to start work on Mill Creek sports arena soon
MILL CREEK — The company hoping to build an indoor sports complex here cleared a major hurdle Tuesday…