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Legislators want to boost state’s recycling rate, but they disagree on how
Two recycling bills are on the state’s upcoming legislative agenda. One could change who pays for curbside recycling.
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‘My river’: Locals take it upon themselves to clean up the Snohomish
Pollution in the Snohomish River isn’t new. But out of love for the waterway, residents and rowers serve…
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Gasoline pipeline leaks in Skagit County, spilling into creek
The Olympic Pipeline leaked on the north side of Highway 534 just north of the Snohomish County line,…
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Fixers from Sustainable Community Stewards divert waste from landfills
Volunteers in the group lead “Repair Cafes” and other sustainability events to educate and engage with the community.
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Darrington school reduces lunchroom waste with new milk dispensers
Milk cartons generally aren’t accepted by recycling centers in Snohomish County. Dispensers could be a solution. And they…
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Near Mt. Index, Forterra secures key piece in conservation puzzle
The nonprofit has been acquiring land in the region for decades. Now the project is complete, with funding…
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Why are Snohomish County rivers susceptible to flooding?
The short answer: Geography. Our proximity to Puget Sound and the mountains makes our rivers sensitive to big…
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To restore human bond with nature, locals lead forest bathing sessions
A yoga instructor in Bothell and Adopt a Stream in Everett say the meditative practice evokes emotion, health…
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Farmland, salmon habitat find delicate balance in county program
Over 12 miles of habitat have been restored via the Floodplain Solutions program — like the Roth family…
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Climate report aims to answer: Who is most harmed by climate change?
Puget Sound contributors to the National Climate Assessment say the region needs to brace for lower snowpack and…
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Flood-resistant floors and sandbags are price of riverside life in Sultan
Flooding is a threat every year for 75,000 locals — and the long-term forecast suggests it’ll only get…
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To protect orcas, group launches from Everett to gauge noise pollution
A team of scientists will analyze how big ships drown out communication for endangered whales — and how…
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‘Bird-watcher’s paradise’: Countless crows swoop in to Bothell Crow Watch
Thousands of crows roost every night on the UW Bothell campus. Even longtime locals are awed by the…
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Over 70 geese have died of suspected bird flu in Monroe park
State officials said outbreaks of this size are common in fall. People can help by not feeding birds…
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Climbers purchase 20 acres of famed climbing walls in Index
Climbing groups bought the parcel Monday, including Lower Lump and Inner Walls, calling it “the final big piece…
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Trash Talk: A new column on waste, recycling in Snohomish County
What can you recycle, really? Confusion about waste guidelines inspired a new monthly series to answer readers’ questions.
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Crashed tourism helicopter removed from Copper Lake
Officials saw a small sheen on the surface of a lake that provides drinking water to the county.…
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‘Hell no to grizzlies’: Darrington locals give federal agencies an earful
At a public meeting, a chorus of residents aired fears over what reintroducing the bears could mean for…
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Crashed tourism helicopter in Copper Lake could stay there until 2024
Officials need good weather to remove the aircraft from the lake that provides drinking water to the county.…
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Trees cut down near Lowell Riverfront Trail to contain freeway runoff
Neighbors were concerned when they noticed felled trees. Official says the work will protect the surrounding waterways.