Local News
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…
Local News
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.
Local News
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…
Local News
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…
Local News
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…
Northwest
Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia
The baby looks to be more than three weeks old and would be the first new calf in…
Northwest
WA wins e-fuel and hydrogen power pledges at Paris Air Show
Gov. Inslee announced state support for the development and expansion of two clean energy company facilities in Washington.
Local News
To build a healthier Snohomish River, more log jams
About $2.8M in grants will help engineer log jams, tear down levees and promote salmon restoration at Bob…
Local News
Wild Sky Wilderness grows 345 acres, as transfer chips at private land
The Wilderness Land Trust announced it had completed a transfer near Silvertip Peak to the U.S. Forest Service.
Local News
‘A delta for the future’: Scientists try to save salmon at Stilly’s mouth
The Stillaguamish River’s south fork once supported 20,000 salmon. In 2019, fewer than 500 fish returned to spawn.
Local News
‘The crisis is so vast’: Beeman’s climate ‘bucket’ is full
Snohomish County’s energy and sustainability manager is addressing local effects of climate change with an office of three…
Local News
Everett building out bike network with 4 projects this year
The city is putting bike lanes on Madison Street, converting College Avenue and Fleming Street into a bike…
Opinion
Comment: Sorry, Northwest, you won’t be a climate ‘winner’
Three heat waves in three years refute the hope the Northwest will ecape the worst of climate change.
Local News
Spada Lake, snowpack slightly below normal, as heat wave moves in
Everett’s water supply is currently at 86% of normal, while the local snowpack is 96% of average.
Local News
Port of Everett settles stormwater lawsuit for $2.5M
A water quality watchdog filed the suit in 2022, alleging the port exceeded pollution benchmarks dozens of times.
Northwest
Ruling might cancel Alaska commercial king salmon season
A ruling from a U.S. judge in Seattle could effectively shut down commercial king salmon trolling in Southeast…
Local News
Monroe fifth graders dig into Arbor Day, the Tree City USA way
Two fifth grade classes from Fryelands Elementary helped plant a tree at Lake Tye.
