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Exhibits shine light on natural beauty on the edge of loss
Artists worried about climate change work ‘for future generations’
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Drop off hard-to-recycle items in Everett for Earth Month
People can bring old appliances, electronics, mattresses and more to the cash-only event Saturday, April 1 at Everett…
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PAWS gives injured albatross new wind beneath its wings
The seabird arrived in Lynnwood with an injured neck. But despite the odds, the bird kept up a…
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Futuristic zero-emission street sweepers could close climate gap
Electric cars have made big strides, but large vehicles lag. Everett’s airport could soon be swept up in…
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Amid smoke-filled summers, motivated teachers drive climate education
The ClimeTime program provides more resources to teach about climate change. And it gets kids thinking about solutions.
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Darrington nonprofit puts kids in touch with timber town’s roots
Outdoor education is the Glacier Peak Institute’s mission. Even for kids living in the shadow of the Cascades,…
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With funds for dike repair, Stanwood steps toward reducing flood risk
A 100-year-old dike is showing its age, threatening farmland and homes. A county grant aims to spark a…
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Plan begins to replace failing street trees in Everett
The first step will be a demonstration planting Wednesday and Thursday on Colby Avenue.
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After controversial cutting, Middle May managers look to the future
The state-owned forest near Gold Bar was cut last year after a decade of debate. Soon, new trees…
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PUD eyeing conservation, innovation to meet growing energy need
Acquiring new energy generation is expensive, so staff are looking at solar and wind power storage as a…
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Snohomish County greenhouse emissions up, largely due to cars
A new report released shows greenhouse gases went up 7% over five years. Leaders are planning for the…
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Community Transit testing 60-foot electric bus
The agency leased the BYD K11M for $132,000 this year as the first step in its zero-emission planning…
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Port acquisition marks next step in toxic cleanup on Everett waterfront
Private owners donated land near the contaminated Wicks Tide Flats to the Port of Everett. Cleanup work could…
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Meadowdale Beach updates give fish, hikers more room to roam
Beach access at the Edmonds park has been closed since 2021. The new renovations restored salmon habitat and…
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For the second time, salmon get a breather in Olaf Strad Creek
The stream was built from scratch in 2021. After another successful spawning season, volunteers say there’s more work…
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DIY composting puts table scraps to good use
Composting is low-effort and high-reward: “It improves all kinds of soils, including dense and waterlogged.”
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New law aims to break link between food waste, warming climate
Much of our garbage is food that was still edible. Yet over 10 percent of Washingtonians don’t know…
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Decade after golf course closed, Ballinger Park taking shape
Mountlake Terrace is spending millions to revamp the former nine-hole course into a regional lakeside park.
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Tulalip Tribes, Snohomish County receive grants for coastal preservation
The money will help county and tribal leaders create healthier habitat for future generations of fish — and…
Opinion
Editorial: Start work now to power electric vehicle future
The goal for more electric cars will require a beefed-up grid and a network of charging stations.