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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…
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New limit set for tire chemical that kills coho salmon
Local advocates hope to remove 6PPD from stormwater and rivers. Ecology says new limit is ‘first step’ in…
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With new facility, Mountlake Terrace to treat chemical that kills coho
Used in tires, 6PPD seeps into streams during storms. A state grant will help the city design a…
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Mukilteo Community Garden to celebrate 15th birthday this weekend
The garden, founded in 2009, has grown over 26,000 pounds of organic produce. Harvests are donated to local…
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DelBene presents $960K check for Snohomish County work on Chinook Marsh
The county effort to restore over 450 acres of tidal wetlands has received over $17 million in federal…
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Ahead of weekend, heat advisory issued for Snohomish County
Meteorologists expected temperatures and air quality to improve on Saturday and Sunday.
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Snohomish River climate projects get $21M federal boost
The program will bolster restoration efforts at Chinook Marsh, Spencer Island and other spots along the river.
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PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into…
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WSU training to teach locals about what is truly recyclable
The Sustainable Community Stewards program will teach participants at Willis D. Tucker Community Park. The course starts Sept.…
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With looming earthquake threat, Everett breaks ground on $80M reservoirs
Contractors will replace a 100-year-old reservoir east of Evergreen Way with two smaller ones.