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After Monroe debut, no Summer Meltdown music fest in 2023
Organizers announced Wednesday they would “take the year off in order to figure out the best path forward…
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Sauk-Suiattle Tribe alleges state unfairly charges online sales tax
Tribal members on the reservation are charged state taxes despite a federal exemption. The tribe says it’s a…
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Federal aid available for groups affected by Bolt Creek fire
The Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses, nonprofit and farms harmed by disasters.
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Darrington man identified in fatal 4-vehicle crash on Highway 530
Ryan Gray was driving east of Arlington when he rear-ended a Jeep, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Despite Forterra drama, Darrington timber center still a go
The Darrington Wood Innovation Center is set to manufacture cross-laminated timber for modular homes.
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‘Worst I’ve ever seen it’: As smoke floods region, Darrington AQI tops 450
Wildfire smoke blanketed the region in one last hurrah Wednesday. Meteorologists predict weekend rains will bring relief.
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Wildfires flood Western Washington with smoky skies
Air quality in Darrington was ranked the worst in the state Friday. Most of the region was in…
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Community meeting planned Thursday for Darrington fires
A red flag warning was in effect until midnight Wednesday, as the forecast in the coming days looks…
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3 wildfires near Suiattle River grow from 200 acres to 1,300-plus
The acreage burning northeast of Darrington multiplied over the weekend. Cooler weather moderated fire activity.
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The Thru-Hiker’s Diet: PCT hikers devour calories to fuel 100 marathons
On a 2,650-mile journey, what does a hiker eat? Ramen bombs. Sour Patch Kids. Tortillas stuffed with Lucky…
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Air quality back to normal, but fires continue to burn near Darrington
The Boulder Lake, Lake Toketie and Suiattle River fires have been burning in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest since…
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Wildfires grow east of Darrington, closing trails ahead of Labor Day
Several thousand acres in the Cascades — over 180 near Darrington — were burning this week as a…
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Trails close as 3 wildfires burn on slopes northeast of Darrington
There was no immediate threat to populated areas. Multiple trailheads and campgrounds have been closed for public safety.
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Skagit County dentist dies in fall on Mt. Pugh near Darrington
Matthew Gifford, 56, died of blunt force injuries Aug. 13, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Friday.
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‘A labor of love’: Restoration of lookout north of Darrington now complete
Volunteers spent eight years repairing the 57-year-old North Mountain Fire Lookout. Last week, they gathered to celebrate.
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28 cooling centers open in Snohomish County amid weeklong heat wave
Some places will get into the upper 90s. Firefighters are bracing for swift water rescues, heat stroke and…
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Heat wave to be a scorcher, especially for inland Snohomish County
Officials share tips on how to beat the heat, prevent fires and stay safe at your favorite swimming…
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They’re strumming, picking, and jamming again in Darrington
After a two-year hiatus, the Darrington Bluegrass Festival returns. The music tradition is turning 45.
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Forest Service green-lights new seismometers at remote Glacier Peak
The volcano has potential to be one of the deadliest in the nation. Four new monitors could avert…
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Family escapes but pets die in Darrington house fire
The downtown home was destroyed. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating.