Darrington

As snow melts, roofs collapse and power lines snap

As snow melts, roofs collapse and power lines snap

Meanwhile, winter continues to be merciless in Darrington, where three feet of snow has fallen.

As snow melts, roofs collapse and power lines snap
Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents
Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents
State plugs away at mapping landslide-prone areas

State plugs away at mapping landslide-prone areas

The DNR wants to study the area around the Oso slide and similar terrain across the state.

State plugs away at mapping landslide-prone areas
County pays $175,000 to passenger in crashed patrol car

County pays $175,000 to passenger in crashed patrol car

He was the third person to settle with the county over the wreck caused by a deputy’s driving.

County pays $175,000 to passenger in crashed patrol car
Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

While waiting for separation papers to be processed, “I’m trying to stay non-political as best I can.”

Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

Snohomish County avoids more court battles over Oso mudslide

An appeals court upheld an earlier decision excluding the county from suits over slide deaths, injuries.

Body of Marysville man found down embankment near Darrington

The cause and manner of death for Kevin Crews, 64, was still pending Tuesday.

Man accused of driving intoxicated, crashing into trees

He and a passenger were hospitalized. Both are from Darrington.

Man accused of starving horses has been an elusive defendant

Man accused of starving horses has been an elusive defendant

The trial of Andrew Floe of Darrington has been postponed twice because he keeps skipping court dates.

Man accused of starving horses has been an elusive defendant
Shopping with heart: Holiday gifts that make a difference

Shopping with heart: Holiday gifts that make a difference

Check out bazaars and craft fairs in Snohomish County that raise money for charitable causes.

Shopping with heart: Holiday gifts that make a difference
Glacier Peak can be seen through the foliage changing colors during the fall on the hike to Green Mountain Lookout on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 in Darrington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

On late-fall hikes, there’s no shame in turning back

Wear the right boots, pack the 10 essentials, and remember that nature will beat you every time.

Glacier Peak can be seen through the foliage changing colors during the fall on the hike to Green Mountain Lookout on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 in Darrington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington woman, 18, dies in crash on Highway 530 near Oso

Mishelle D. Konertz was alone in a car that left the road and hit a pole, the State Patrol said.

Marysville man found dead on Mountain Loop trail

A search and rescue team discovered the 64-year-old man a half-mile away from his vehicle.

A chance meeting leads to dramatic rescue near Glacier Peak

A chance meeting leads to dramatic rescue near Glacier Peak

The Pacific Crest Trail was Katharina Groene’s first hike. She made it 2,500 miles. Then it snowed.

A chance meeting leads to dramatic rescue near Glacier Peak
A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
The cautionary tale of a backpacker caught in a snowstorm

The cautionary tale of a backpacker caught in a snowstorm

There’s much to learn from this news conference about the helicopter rescue of a Pacific Crest Trail hiker.

The cautionary tale of a backpacker caught in a snowstorm
Helicopter rescues hiker near Glacier Peak after snowstorm

Helicopter rescues hiker near Glacier Peak after snowstorm

A Sultan woman reported the German woman might be in danger when bad weather moved in. She was right.

Helicopter rescues hiker near Glacier Peak after snowstorm
Snohomish County is looking for information about the mailboxes that once stood outside the Steelhead Haven community that was destroyed by the Oso mudslide in 2014. Officials involved in the project welcome pictures or stories about the 43 people whose lives were lost.

Artist seeks help re-creating Oso landmark for memorial

A bronze sculpture will feature mailboxes that once stood along Highway 530 near the Steelhead Haven neighborhood.

Snohomish County is looking for information about the mailboxes that once stood outside the Steelhead Haven community that was destroyed by the Oso mudslide in 2014. Officials involved in the project welcome pictures or stories about the 43 people whose lives were lost.
Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low

Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low

There was a new science test in spring 2018. It’s not yet required to graduate, so many didn’t take it.

Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low
Legal community rallies behind a challenger in judicial race

Legal community rallies behind a challenger in judicial race

Sitting judges usually face no opposition, but this year’s race in Cascade District Court is different.

Legal community rallies behind a challenger in judicial race