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As Woods Creek railroad trestle comes down, a new doorway for salmon
The trestle was a toxic, physical barrier for salmon since 1939. Now, migrating fish will benefit from its…
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Hornets pester hikers on popular Mountain Loop trails
“You cannot out run the stings,” one hiker wrote in a trip report. The Forest Service has posted…
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Spraying in Willis Tucker Park resurfaces debate over herbicides
Park staff treated about 11,000 square feet with glyphosate and 2,4-D. When applied correctly, staff said they aren’t…
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On Spencer Island, groups aim to balance saving salmon, recreation
Tidal wetlands are crucial for Chinook salmon. But efforts to restore habitat may erase many of the island’s…
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Whidbey Island is ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes
In eight months, the Kicking Gas campaign helped 118 Whidbey Island homes install energy-efficient heat pumps. That’s just…
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New Everett reservoirs built to weather big earthquake in $23M project
Two new reservoirs on Rucker Hill are nearly complete. The city plans to replace another off Evergreen Way…
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Judge orders new Growler jet study on Whidbey Island
The Navy must redo an environmental study on the impact of expanded EA-18G Growler operations.
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20-mile section of Pacific Crest Trail reopens in Snohomish County
Officials closed a stretch between Suiattle Pass and High Bridge due to the Dome Peak Fire. But rain…
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State awards $10 million to Snohomish County for floodplain projects
The funding will help decrease flood risk and preserve farmland near Monroe and Sultan.
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Evergreen State Fair aims for zero waste, with mixed results
Program leaders had hoped to reroute all of the fair’s waste from landfills. Almost a decade later, they’ve…
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Suspected toxic algae bloom found in Blackmans Lake
The City of Snohomish said people should avoid swimming in the lake and boating through algae scum.
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Community Transit fined for stormwater violations near Mill Creek park
Construction at McCollum Park exposed contaminated soil from an old landfill. Runoff could have been polluted.
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Wildfire smoke floods Snohomish County, Puget Sound region
Air quality dropped Saturday in Everett as winds shifted, pushing smoke from the Cascades and Canada into the…
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On Camano shore contaminated by feces, locals blame lack of oversight
Years of frustration led some Camano Island residents to build their own sewage system. It’s set to start…
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Dome Peak wildfire swells to 770 acres east of Darrington
The remote fire grew rapidly, emitting heavy smoke, after being discovered in late July. No trail closures were…
Opinion
Editorial: Fate of four dams may turn on talks, climate change
Settlement talks on four Snake River dams end soon, but climate change is a looming influence.
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To speak for trees, Snohomish County activists arm themselves with data
A climate-driven campaign seeks County Council support for conservation, despite diminished timber industry and tax loss concerns.
Local News
Drivers must reroute so salmon have a better commute near Mill Creek
This weekend, lanes on 128th Street SE and Highway 96 will be closed west of Dumas Road and…
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Bigger, better Big Four bridge connects hikers to majestic ice caves
The Great American Outdoors Act covered the cost of a new bridge at the historic site along the…
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At farm once covered in rusty cars, wildlife returns near Maltby
The cleanup of 17 acres near Little Bear Creek cost over $4 million. It could save taxpayers at…