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New gate is latest piece in Stanwood’s flood protection puzzle
The floodgate will drastically decrease reaction time when the Stillaguamish River jumps its banks.
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2 years later, Glacier Peak seismometers delayed again
The U.S. Forest Service planned to install them in 2023. Now, officials are eyeing 2026.
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‘Doesn’t make any sense’: Skykomish residents decry increased outages
Community members are frustrated about power outages and a lack of communication from Puget Sound Energy.
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The Herald welcomes new environment reporter
Eliza Aronson joined the Everett newsroom this week.
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Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish County seeks climate solutions
A new county tool shows residents with asthma disproportionately live in neighborhoods with poor air quality.
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‘Give them a chance’: The fight to bring salmon back to Edmonds stream
For years, locals have begged the city to remove fish barriers in Perrinville Creek. A federal grant could…
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Climate-themed concert in Edmonds aims to inspire ‘hope and action’
The Nelda Swiggett Quintet will perform “For the Birds” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds United…
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How ‘clean’ is clean enough for recyclables? Waste experts weigh in
Snohomish County waste haulers say containers don’t need to be “dishwasher clean.” Typically, a simple rinse will do.
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Adopt a Stream to host free rain garden workshop in Everett
Rain gardens can filter stormwater runoff and improve local stream flows. Thousands of salmon could benefit.
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Ecology invites public comment on cleanup next to Edmonds Marsh
Once cleanup is done, Edmonds could purchase the Unocal property. Advocates say land could bring salmon back to…
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County forces DTG Recycle’s Maltby facility to scale back
Neighbors complained for months about noise and dust from the site. Now DTG can only accept wood and…
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In Marysville development, community and sustainability ‘go hand in hand’
Sunnyside Village Cohousing will have 32 all-electric homes. Some residents can expect to move in next year.
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All shook up: Marysville gets a taste of 7.0 magnitude quake
On Thursday, locals lined up at Delta Plaza to experience an earthquake with the “Big Shaker” simulator.
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Monroe climate and mental health advocate Jim Bloss dies at 83
Bloss was a regular contributor to The Daily Herald’s editorial pages. He recognized “a need for change,” a…
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Sound Transit plants trees, funds green projects ahead of Lynnwood opening
Sound Transit has made environmental initiatives a top priority as it expands the light rail north to Snohomish…
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Under climate change, North Cascades could see much hotter temperatures
The National Park Service this month released reports exploring climate change’s impacts on each national park.
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Ecology: Edmonds school needs to find source of PFAS
Locals are concerned the chemicals will seep into the Deer Creek aquifer, 40 to 50 feet below the…
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Can EVs go the distance in the backcountry? Some not so sure.
Puget Sound Energy said current EV ranges and charging stations make remote travel possible. But planning is crucial.
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FAA awards ZeroAvia in Everett $4.2M toward sustainable flight goals
The aerospace company will use federal grant to advance technology at new facility. Statewide, aviation projects received $38M.
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Legacy Forest Defense Coalition set on halting timber sale near Arlington
The coalition appealed the Stilly Revisited sale in July. Activists argue it violates state’s promise to preserve older…