A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The end of September brings wind and rain to Snohomish County

With likely showers throughout the week, the National Weather Service predicts almost an inch of rain for the…

Cali Weber, a marine biology intern for Surface Water Management, scoops the top layers of sand into a sample bag that will be analyzed for forage fish eggs at Picnic Point Park on Sept. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Why scientists search for fish eggs

Data from the fish spawning sites act as a barometer of marine ecosystem health.

The South Fork Stillaguamish River flows out of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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U.S. Forest Service lifts for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie forest public fire use restrictions

The federal agency is still encouraging vistors to check fire danger levels, but cooler weather is reducing wildifre…

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DNR transfers land to Stillaguamish Tribe for salmon restoration

The transfer includes three state land trust parcels along the Stillaguamish River totaling just under 70 acres.

People get a tour of a new side channel built in Osprey Park on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish PUD cuts ribbon on new Sultan River side channel

The channel created 1,900 linear feet of stream habitat, aimed to provide juvenile salmon with habitat to rest…

Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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WSU Beach Watchers program to host public events

Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day or learn about the salmon life cycle.

A RainScaping Expo for residents to learn about rain gardens, rainwater collection, lawn alternatives and soil mulching from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Willis Tucker Park (Snohomish County)

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RainScaping Expo set for Saturday at Willis Tucker Park

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish County will host its RainScaping Expo for residents to learn about rain gardens, rainwater collection,…

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PNW Forest Climate Alliance will host webinar on national forest management

The Wednesday evening webinar will cover the history of federal forest management and how proposed policy changes may…

Two people stand out past beds of eelgrass along the ocean and take a photo together during a significantly low tide at Howarth Park on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee hosting kelp and eelgrass talk

On Wednesday, community members can learn about marine vegetation monitoring in Puget Sound off Mukilteo and Hat Island.

The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Outdoor author Ken Wilcox rounds up fall hiking recommendations

From Lynnwood’s renovated Scriber Lake boardwalk to the summit of Mt. Pilchuck, there are hikes galore to admire…

Glacier Peak, elevation 10,541 feet, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest in 2019 in Snohomish County. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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Hot and dry weather sparks red flag, extended burn ban

National Weather Service issues red flag warning and elevated fire watch days after county fire marshal extends ban…

I-90 viewed from the Ira Springs Trail in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forrest. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Department of Ag advances plan to rescind Roadless Rule

Rescinding the 26 year-old-law would open 45 million acres of national forest to potential logging, including 336,000 acres…

A bald eagle flys over Howarth Park back to it’s perch on Friday, April 22, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stillaguamish Tribe warns rat poison is killing eagles

Commonly used rat poisoning is showing up in dead eagles, concerning wildlife biologists of the effects of the…

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Snohomish PUD preps for more state home electrification funding

The district’s home electrification rebate program distributed over 14,000 appliances last year with Climate Commitment funds.

Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A new online tool could aid in local planning to increase tree coverage

The map, created by Washington Department of Natural Resources and conservation nonprofit American Forests, illustrates tree canopy disparities…

Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Washingtonians testify against EPA’s proposal to rescind emission regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to roll back its own authority to mandate vehicle emission standards.

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Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five…

A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Port of Everett, EarthCorps host event at Union Slough

On Saturday, volunteers can help remove invasive species and learn more about the 24-acre restoration site in the…

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Snohomish County Conservation District proposes rate increase

The district proposed raising its current rates of $10 per parcel to $20 per parcel to expand programs…

The newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

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Snohomish County honored nationally for Index-Galena road repair

The county Public Works department coordinated with multiple entities to repair a stretch of road near Index washed…