Interior secretary supports the return of grizzly bears here

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Interior secretary supports the return of grizzly bears here

Ryan Zinke said he favors re-introducing them to the North Cascades ecosystem.

4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

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4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

The ceremony was held near a cedar grove of 43 trees which represent the 43 people killed in…

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Masked gunman sought in shooting at house near Darrington

The suspect — a neighbor — is still at large. There were no injuries reported, but a television…

At national drug-abuse forum, students get loaded with ideas

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At national drug-abuse forum, students get loaded with ideas

Darrington kids learned about prevention and intervention in the midst of a national opioid epidemic.

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Darrington superintendent gets contract renewed for two years

The contract was a point of contention during a time of upheaval for the school district board.

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Election results are finalized for school tax measures

More than 135,000 ballots were cast, a turnout of about 31 percent.

Expect more snow, ice Friday morning

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Expect more snow, ice Friday morning

The slick conditions made for some snarled commutes Thursday, and could do the same later.

Darrington considering movable, tiny cabins as lodging lure

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Darrington considering movable, tiny cabins as lodging lure

The plan is for high school students, working with construction pros, to help build the cabins.

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Officials monitoring known slide area east of Oso

Right now, there are indications it could slide but would not reach the highway.

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School districts consider effect of ‘outside forces’ on voting

“But I think we have to take a look at ourselves also,” says one superintendent.

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Multiple school ballot measures appear to be failing

Property tax levies in four districts and two of three bond measures were falling short Tuesday.

Hundreds of millions of dollars at stake on school ballots

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Hundreds of millions of dollars at stake on school ballots

Thirteen school districts in Snohomish County have levies on Tuesday’s ballot.

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Man charged with first-degree cruelty to animals

Two extremely emaciated horses were found dead and abandoned outside Darrington.

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What voters need to know about school levies in 13 districts

Normally, replacement levy ballot measures are routine. But this time the situation is complicated.

It’s like a Google Street View for the Stillaguamish River

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It’s like a Google Street View for the Stillaguamish River

FishViews offers virtual access to places on that and other rivers where people normally don’t go.

Help plan the future of historic mining town Monte Cristo

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Help plan the future of historic mining town Monte Cristo

The Forest Service wants input about the popular hiking destination off the Mountain Loop Highway.

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State auditors find more trouble in Darrington’s books

Auditors say errors create a risk that use of taxpayer money may not be recorded properly.

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Darrington School Board dealing with upheavals

The crux of the controversy seems to be the superintendent’s job.

What’s in a name? A bit of fun

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What’s in a name? A bit of fun

State foresters can get creative when labeling their timber units.

At any hour, Darrington’s citizen firefighters rush to help

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At any hour, Darrington’s citizen firefighters rush to help

The town is home to one of Snohomish County’s few remaining volunteer departments.