Up north, there was 125 inches of snow around Mount Baker last week. This week, there is 95 inches, sparking avalanche concerns.
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Too often with natural hazards, it takes a tragedy, geologists said. Now the state allocates millions to mapping landslides.
Gray whales returned to the Salish Sea in January. Their timing is known only to them, but whale watchers can inform research on the population.
State lawmakers proposed electrifying all school buses by 2035. But that may be a stretch for many school districts, like Snohomish.
Western Washingtonians can expect an unseasonably warm weekend of sunshine. Then, it’s back to regular spring programming.
Residents could explore over 30 acres of land in the future Sauk Park. Nonprofit support is making the project possible.
Snohomish County Public Works operates six recycling and waste facilities. Residents can bring in lawn mowers and propane tanks.
On Wednesday, the company appealed a stop order issued last month. Its next-door neighbor, Fairmount Elementary, says there is no safe path forward.
Ahead of Everett treatment plant’s new permit, locals want Ecology to draft stricter requirements for flame retardants like PBDEs.
After operating months without the right paperwork, OMA Construction applied for permits last week. The county found it still violates code.
The Climate Vulnerability Tool outlines climate hazards in Snohomish County — and it may help direct resources.
Island County officials acknowledged they should have given Springwood Forest School families more time to prepare for an impending closure.
The annual reading event features books by award-winning and shortlisted authors Neal Shusterman and Diane Cook, who will launch the series Friday.
The County Council approved an agreement under which local officials will provide input on any plan to reintroduce grizzly bears.
Mountain Loop Mine has operated next door to Fairmount Elementary without proper permits for months. Teachers are fed up.
Over 100 visitors searched for anemones and chitons Tuesday. Volunteers said the event sparks “enthusiasm for the natural world.”
The Climate Commitment Act funds electric vehicle charging stations and other projects. Inslee is defending against an effort to repeal it.
A new bill cosponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, could give Washingtonians refunds for glass and plastic, to boost recycling.
So far, contractors have built a new boat launch and parking area. Construction of a new fishing pier is set for summer.
Restricted recreation areas can sometimes cause conflict. “We’re all birders,” said Tom Elliott, a Washington Waterfowl Association member.
