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‘A slopportunity’: Darrington school calls in pigs to reduce food waste
Washingtonians waste over 1 million tons of food every year. Darrington found a win-win way to divert scraps…
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Neighbors of Maltby recycling facility assert polluted runoff, noise
For years, the DTG facility has operated without proper permits. Residents feel a heavy burden as “watchdogs” holding…
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Washington will move to tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water
The federal EPA finalized the rules Wednesday. The state established a program targeting the hazardous chemicals in drinking…
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Judge orders mining company to stop work next to Everett school
Despite demands to cease work next door to Fairmount Elementary, the company reportedly continued operations at its site.
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Last man to see a grizzly in Cascades says return ‘would be wonderful’
It was news to Paul Paquet that he recorded the last confirmed sighting of a North Cascades grizzly.…
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WSU hosting spring trainings on marine conservation, sustainability
Classes start this month for the WSU Snohomish County Beach Watchers, Beach Naturalists and Sustainable Community Stewards.
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County: Everett mining yard violated order to halt work next to school
At least 10 reports accused OMA Construction of violating a stop-work order next to Fairmount Elementary. A judge…
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Weekend warmth melts almost 20 inches of snowpack in Snohomish County
Up north, there was 125 inches of snow around Mount Baker last week. This week, there is 95…
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With early arrival of ‘sounders,’ gray whale watchers chase a mystery
Gray whales returned to the Salish Sea in January. Their timing is known only to them, but whale…
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What geologists learned from Oso, and what they wish they knew in 2014
Too often with natural hazards, it takes a tragedy, geologists said. Now the state allocates millions to mapping…
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Snohomish, Everett electrifying school bus fleets, ahead of new law
State lawmakers proposed electrifying all school buses by 2035. But that may be a stretch for many school…
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71 in Everett? In March? Summer arrives early — just before spring
Western Washingtonians can expect an unseasonably warm weekend of sunshine. Then, it’s back to regular spring programming.
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After years waiting, Darrington may finally get park with river access
Residents could explore over 30 acres of land in the future Sauk Park. Nonprofit support is making the…
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Antifreeze, batteries, cooking oil: All are recyclable — for free
Snohomish County Public Works operates six recycling and waste facilities. Residents can bring in lawn mowers and propane…
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Mining company appeals closure, says site near Everett school not ‘unsafe’
On Wednesday, the company appealed a stop order issued last month. Its next-door neighbor, Fairmount Elementary, says there…
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To save salmon from pollution, volunteers sample Everett’s stormwater
Ahead of Everett treatment plant’s new permit, locals want Ecology to draft stricter requirements for flame retardants like…
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Mining company ordered to stop work next to school south of Everett
After operating months without the right paperwork, OMA Construction applied for permits last week. The county found it…
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How will climate change affect you? New tool gives an educated guess
The Climate Vulnerability Tool outlines climate hazards in Snohomish County — and it may help direct resources.
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Everett Reads explores themes of nature, climate change, dystopia
The annual reading event features books by award-winning and shortlisted authors Neal Shusterman and Diane Cook, who will…
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Snohomish County partners with feds on North Cascades grizzly plan
The County Council approved an agreement under which local officials will provide input on any plan to reintroduce…