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After Oso slide, with old growth in peril, timber sales go under microscope
How much is too much to harvest? Advocates assert legacy forests should have “already been protected.” State officials…
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After months of controversy, mine’s Everett gravel yard is for sale
In April, a county judge ordered OMA Construction to stop all work, next door to Fairmount Elementary School.…
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Volunteers place thousands of flags by veterans’ graves in Lynnwood
Ahead of Memorial Day, local veterans ensure fellow military service members are never forgotten.
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Ahead of grizzly arrival, wildlife advocates assess past translocations
Moving animals has helped struggling populations to rebound. And advocates point to past examples as evidence that “it’s…
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In goal to reduce garbage to ‘nothing,’ Everett recyclers try Ridwell
Residents can recycle chip bags, plastic clamshells and more. For a fee, the Seattle service takes items that…
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Low Chinook runs endanger prime fishing rivers in Snohomish County
Even in pristine salmon habitat like the Sultan, Chinook numbers are down. Warm water and extreme weather are…
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After complaints, county shuts down DTG’s Maltby recycling facility
For months, neighbors have reported constant noise and pollution at the facility. By July 15, DTG must stop…
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Almost all mountain goats died after airlift from Olympics to Cascades
Federal authorities moved hundreds of goats to the North Cascades. Tracking showed most died within five years. Now,…
Business
On Whidbey Island, local fungi forager offers educational mushroom tours
Every spring and fall, Travis Furlanic guides groups through county parks. His priority, he said, is education.
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‘Not a finish line’: For water providers, new PFAS rule is first step
Eight county water systems have some PFAS, though the state deems them safe. Many smaller systems still lack…
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Larsen’s new migratory birds law means $6.5M per year in avian aid
North American birds have declined by the billions. This week, local birders saw new funding as a “a…
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Grizzlies to return to North Cascades, feds confirm in controversial plan
Under a final plan announced Thursday, officials will release three to seven bears per year. They anticipate 200…
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Clouds to dampen Lyrid meteor shower views in Western Washington
Forecasters expect a storm will obstruct peak viewing Sunday. Locals’ best chance at viewing could be on the…
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‘A slopportunity’: Darrington school calls in pigs to reduce food waste
Washingtonians waste over 1 million tons of food every year. Darrington found a win-win way to divert scraps…
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Neighbors of Maltby recycling facility assert polluted runoff, noise
For years, the DTG facility has operated without proper permits. Residents feel a heavy burden as “watchdogs” holding…
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Judge orders mining company to stop work next to Everett school
Despite demands to cease work next door to Fairmount Elementary, the company reportedly continued operations at its site.
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Last man to see a grizzly in Cascades says return ‘would be wonderful’
It was news to Paul Paquet that he recorded the last confirmed sighting of a North Cascades grizzly.…
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Last man to see a grizzly in Cascades says return ‘would be wonderful’
It was news to Paul Paquet that he recorded the last confirmed sighting of a North Cascades grizzly.…
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WSU hosting spring trainings on marine conservation, sustainability
Classes start this month for the WSU Snohomish County Beach Watchers, Beach Naturalists and Sustainable Community Stewards.
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County: Everett mining yard violated order to halt work next to school
At least 10 reports accused OMA Construction of violating a stop-work order next to Fairmount Elementary. A judge…