Water over 35th Avenue SE in Mill Creek. (City of Mill Creek)

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Sinking Mill Creek arterial reopens after extended repair

Crews shut down part of 35th Avenue SE for months to fix a section that often wound up…

Pilchuck Dam removal would clear the way for salmon

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Pilchuck Dam removal would clear the way for salmon

Backers of the fish-habitat project near Granite Falls have scheduled a March 19 open house.

After pause, pipeline expansion gets initial county approval

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After pause, pipeline expansion gets initial county approval

Some neighbors have concerns about the natural gas project through Bothell, Clearview and Maltby.

County manager’s lawsuit claims ‘hostile’ workplace under Roe

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County manager’s lawsuit claims ‘hostile’ workplace under Roe

Mark Roe says the allegations are “either completely false and untrue, or grossly twisted and distorted.”

Bear recovering in Lynnwood after team unites to save her

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Bear recovering in Lynnwood after team unites to save her

After being hit by a car and fracturing her pelvis, this black bear ran into the right people.

Republican joins a half-dozen Democrats in county race

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Republican joins a half-dozen Democrats in county race

Mukilteo Councilwoman Anna Rohrbough hopes to compete on heavily Democratic turf.

County looks to revive idled Kayak Point Golf Course

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County looks to revive idled Kayak Point Golf Course

A call for business plans this fall yielded no realistic ideas for the Stanwood-area links.

Russia says this valley near Arlington is a nuclear target

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Russia says this valley near Arlington is a nuclear target

It’s home to an unusual and strategically important U.S. Navy radio antenna.

Paine Field neighbors clashed in court over security risks

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Paine Field neighbors clashed in court over security risks

The legal fight between a corporate hangar and the Historic Flight Foundation led to soaring costs.

Lidar imagery enables geologists to accurately identify landslides, such as the area around the Highway 530 Oso landslide. In this area, lidar data show prehistoric landslides in beige along the North Fork Stillaguamish River. The darker-shaded outlined area is the extent of the March 2014 Oso landslide. (Daniel Coe / Washington State Department of Natural Resources)

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Congress considers new program to pinpoint landslide risks

Rep. DelBene hopes 3-D maps will allow scientists to identify the next disaster before it happens.

Political change — changes? — coming to Edmonds

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Political change — changes? — coming to Edmonds

The mayor won’t seek re-election this fall, when four of seven city council seats are on the ballot.

Part of Mukilteo triple-murder wrongful death suit dismissed

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Part of Mukilteo triple-murder wrongful death suit dismissed

The estate of one of the 19-year-old victims had sought damages from the couple who owned the house.

Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

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Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

Spencer is endorsing City Councilman Kurt Hilt in this year’s mayoral election.

All set: Cascade volleyball player looks to study medicine

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All set: Cascade volleyball player looks to study medicine

Avery Riggs loves chemistry and plans to attend a conference in June for future medical leaders.

State plugs away at mapping landslide-prone areas

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State plugs away at mapping landslide-prone areas

The DNR wants to study the area around the Oso slide and similar terrain across the state.

Clouds and rain could give way to lowland snow on Sunday

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Clouds and rain could give way to lowland snow on Sunday

National Weather Service: “We’re a little overdue for a shot of winter.”

Snohomish County assessor to seek second term

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Snohomish County assessor to seek second term

Linda Hjelle is one of several candidates to make early plans for countywide contests this year.

Plans submitted to close old Everett dump for subdivision

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Plans submitted to close old Everett dump for subdivision

Snohomish County is considering permits for the work to formally close the dormant Go-East landfill.

Snohomish County sues opioid manufacturer, distributors

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Snohomish County sues opioid manufacturer, distributors

The County Council voted Monday to authorize a lawsuit against corporations and medical providers.

A construction worker walks by houses under construction in Lake Stevens in 2017. (Herald file)

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Property taxes ease for most in 2019

Bills could rise in coming years as school levies creep up.