Kevin Stevens, a resident of Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, talks about the damage his home endured due to flooding on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A month after the floods, residents try to return to normal

Recovery resources are available, including funds to replace damaged or lost items.

The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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With December’s floods, are we still in a drought?

Scientists say current conditions don’t look good for the state to rid itself of drought conditions by summer.

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)

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Northwest Avalanche Center offers free Saturday course in Everett

Learn how to find avalanche forecasts and access avalanche risks at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream…

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Temporary flood assistance center to open in Sultan

Residents affected by December’s historic flooding can access multiple agencies and resources.

Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions

After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s…

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Eastview Village critics seek appeal to overturn county’s decision

Petitioners, including two former county employees, are concerned the 144-acre project will cause unexamined consequences for unincorporated Snohomish…

Kathy Johnson walks through vegetation growing along a CERCLA road in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Activism groups to host forest defense meeting in Bothell

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County and the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance will discuss efforts…

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Delay on Critical Areas Ordinance update draws criticism from groups

Edmonds is considering delaying updates to a section of the ordinance that would restrict stormwater wells near its…

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Back to rain and snow in Snohomish County in time for the new year

The last few days of blue skies will give way to rain in the lowlands, with 5-8 inches…

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Christmas Eve wind advisory canceled for Snohomish County

Western parts of Snohomish County were previously projected to see wind gusts up to 50 mph on Wednesday…

An excavator moves a large bag at the site of a fuel spill on a farm on Nov. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers seek answers about BP’s Olympic Pipeline leak in Snohomish County

Following November’s leak, lawmakers sent 11 questions to the oil giant, asking for answers by Jan. 8.

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More than 9K Snohomish County residents without power, and more wind possible

A wind advisory says gusts of 40 to 50 mph gusts are forecast Thursday for areas in Snohomish…

Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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How we covered the record-breaking flood

A special edition of Eliza Aronson’s newsletter detailing her and photographer Olivia Vanni’s week of flood coverage.

Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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High wind warning in effect for northwest Snohomish County

Key developments:“Damaging” wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected.Residents should prepare for downed trees and widespread…

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flood resources: Where to find emergency shelter, sandbags

As the county remains under flood warnings due to record-breaking river flows, cities are offering resources for those…

Bob Hammond wades through the water covering Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Live Updates: Boating home on Skywall Drive

Key developments:Snohomish Regional Fire Rescue: 26 people rescued since Wednesday evening.Rescue swimmers help evacuate Snohomish residents and pets.Skykomish…

Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ferguson declares state of emergency; National Guard to be deployed

Key developments:More than 400 Guard members to be deployed in the next two days.Latest forecast: Stilly River predicted…

Drivers attempt to navigate floodwater from the Skykomish River covering Mann Road on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Weather updates: Red Cross shelter opens at fairgrounds in Monroe

Key developments:After a brief lull, heavy rain expected to return Tuesday night.Red Cross shelter open in Monroe.Snohomish River…

The Climate Commitment Act, passed by the Legislature in 2021, is designed to reduce pollution to 95% of 1990 levels by 2050. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Climate Commitment Act spending report released

The Department of Ecology has published a new report detailing where revenue generated from the state law has…

Brian Loomis and Michelle Moch browse for a live Christmas tree from Adopt A Stream on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Adopt A Stream kicks off annual holiday tree fundraiser

Visit the stream center on weekends through Dec. 23 to purchase a potted pine or spruce to support…