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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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BP’s Olympic Pipeline fully restarts after 2-week shutdown
The oil giant has recovered 2,300 gallons of oil so far at the site of the leak east…
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Climate justice group Kicking Gas is expanding efforts to Snohomish County
The nonprofit aims to switch residents to electrical appliances and can help cover up to 75% of installation…
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Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit
Through Jan. 21, visit the school library in Lynnwood to learn about how climate change is affecting weather…
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Edmonds students win President’s Environmental Youth Award for their Salish Sea documentary
Four former Hazelwood Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students helped create a documentary highlighting the Edmonds Underwater Park, a…