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State timber plan worries the biggest employer in town

State timber plan worries the biggest employer in town

In Darrington, fewer logs could mean fewer jobs and millions less for the state’s public schools.

State timber plan worries the biggest employer in town

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Study to pave Mountain Loop heads to county, forest service

Study to pave Mountain Loop heads to county, forest service

The two agencies now get to decide on the options and how to move forward with funding.

Study to pave Mountain Loop heads to county, forest service
A fisher, a member of the weasel family, bolts for the forest as it is released at the Buck Creek Campground in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Oct. 24. Local, state and federal agencies hope to reintroduce the animals into the North Cascades. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Fishers, a weasel relative, are back in the North Cascades

Hunted to near-extinction for their expensive furs, wildlife experts are confident they’re here to stay.

A fisher, a member of the weasel family, bolts for the forest as it is released at the Buck Creek Campground in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Oct. 24. Local, state and federal agencies hope to reintroduce the animals into the North Cascades. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Final paving options ready in Mountain Loop Highway study

Final paving options ready in Mountain Loop Highway study

The Federal Highway Administration will present its recommendations during two meetings this week.

Final paving options ready in Mountain Loop Highway study
Booze notebook: Skookum Brewery cans its award-winning IPA

Booze notebook: Skookum Brewery cans its award-winning IPA

The latest on Snohomish County’s breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Booze notebook: Skookum Brewery cans its award-winning IPA
2 hikers saved in separate rescues west of Glacier Peak

2 hikers saved in separate rescues west of Glacier Peak

One man was ill, wet and caught in snow along the Pacific Crest Trail. Another suffered a head injury.

2 hikers saved in separate rescues west of Glacier Peak
Don Sarver hangs up a Green Mountain Lookout steward interest banner on the outside of the look out on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Darrington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Summit stewards make the steep trek to Green Mountain Lookout

At the historic cabin in the sky, they interact with hikers and enjoy the majestic solitude.

Don Sarver hangs up a Green Mountain Lookout steward interest banner on the outside of the look out on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Darrington, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
To stay afloat, Darrington mill needs more public timber

To stay afloat, Darrington mill needs more public timber

But lots of state land is off limits as DNR works on a conservation plan for the marbled murrelet.

To stay afloat, Darrington mill needs more public timber

Rescued hikers took shortcut, got lost, ran out of food

One of the men said he had been without food for five days, and didn’t think he’d survive much longer.

Rescue teams search for two missing hikers near Downey Creek

The men told family members they would return Friday after a week-long trek east of Darrington.

Summer brings blast of heat this week, especially Wednesday

The National Weather Service is forecasting weather in the mid-80s for most of the county.

More bears are visiting Mount Baker-Snoqualmie campgrounds

More bears are visiting Mount Baker-Snoqualmie campgrounds

Drawn by trash and left-out food, bears scrounge campsites for easy meals.

More bears are visiting Mount Baker-Snoqualmie campgrounds
Gallery: Day 3 and 4 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

Gallery: Day 3 and 4 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

The Polish Ambassador and Gramatik headlined day three and GJones and Tipper closed out the weekend.

Gallery: Day 3 and 4 of the Summer Meltdown Festival
Gallery: Day 2 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

Gallery: Day 2 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

Umphrey’s McGee and CloZee headlined day two in Darrington.

Gallery: Day 2 of the Summer Meltdown Festival
The top 5 moments from the first day of Summer Meltdown

The top 5 moments from the first day of Summer Meltdown

Musical wizardry, trippy art and a new ceremony were among the opening day highlights.

The top 5 moments from the first day of Summer Meltdown
Gallery: Day 1 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

Gallery: Day 1 of the Summer Meltdown Festival

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Nahko And Medicine For The People headlined day one in Darington.

Gallery: Day 1 of the Summer Meltdown Festival
A woman will headline the Summer Meltdown for the first time

A woman will headline the Summer Meltdown for the first time

French electronic musician CloZee says the Darrington location will inspire her.

A woman will headline the Summer Meltdown for the first time
Drew Bakgaard cleans up after breakfast as his dog Luka licks a skillet, which Drew calls “the pre-rinse cycle,” while camping at Gold Basin Campground on Friday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Closed for 5 years, Gold Basin Campground is open again

It was closed due to potential landslides. It’s the biggest campground on the Mountain Loop Highway.

Drew Bakgaard cleans up after breakfast as his dog Luka licks a skillet, which Drew calls “the pre-rinse cycle,” while camping at Gold Basin Campground on Friday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
An era is ending for once bustling Camp Silverton

An era is ending for once bustling Camp Silverton

Kids started to learn in nature there in the 1940s. Most buildings at the site have been torn down.

An era is ending for once bustling Camp Silverton