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Crews have been working to control a fire near Gold Bar.

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Rain brings some relief to Gold Bar, Oso wildfires

GOLD BAR — Rain and cooler weather brought some much needed help to crews fighting a wildfire east…

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Fire chiefs say county tax plan is misleading

EVERETT — At least six local fire chiefs say they have serious concerns about the Snohomish County Council’s…

Randy Yao prepares to reach for the last handhold on a climb after working to clear trails April 16 near Gold Bar. More than 77 volunteers showed up to work on trails and improve access to the popular bouldering spot off Reiter Road.

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Bouldering buffs spruce up coveted Gold Bar climbing terrain

Just outside Gold Bar, a climbers’ playground is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Range. It’s a…

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Investigation into woman’s death continues

GOLD BAR — Authorities are waiting on forensic results in the case of a woman’s skull found near…

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Minor flood damage as rivers recede

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish County rivers were receding Tuesday after heavy rains from a weekend caused water to spill…

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Arrest made in 2014 break-in at Gold Bar Post Office

GOLD BAR — Fingerprints have led to the arrest of a Snohomish man accused of breaking into the…

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Sky Valley logging plans draw criticism

GOLD BAR — Three sites slated to be logged near here have drawn the ire of conservationists.

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Mayor: Records requests add to problems in Gold Bar audit

GOLD BAR — The state Auditor’s Office is pointing out persistent problems with the way the city handles…

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Warnings still in effect as Snohomish River rises well above flood stage

MONROE — It’s been a long, wet flood season. And they’re not out of the water yet.

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Police seek tips about dead woman, missing since 2006

GOLD BAR — Police are asking for help with a death investigation after a woman’s skull was found…

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Remains found near Gold Bar belonged to missing Ferndale woman

GOLD BAR — Skeletal remains found by a logger on Nov. 25 in east Snohomish County are those…

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Human skull found in woods near Gold Bar

GOLD BAR — A human skull was found last week on private timber land east of Gold Bar.

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Snohomish County rivers rise; flood warnings issued

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued moderate flood warnings for five Snohomish County rivers.

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Wet, blustery weather brings flooding, triggers warnings

GOLD BAR — Blustery weather rolled into the region overnight Friday and brought with it a lot of…

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Gold Bar, Stanwood fire departments seek to solidify services

GOLD BAR — Two Snohomish County fire departments have measures on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

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Visit the lower Skykomish River Valley to explore nature, history, hammocks

SKY VALLEY — The lower Skykomish River Valley is perhaps best explored in two parts, and it’s not…

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Gold Bar man’s varied career leads him to purple food truck

Step up to this Japanese food truck and smell the bacon.

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Horse OK after tumble, dramatic rescue in Gold Bar

GOLD BAR — Teton took a tumble.

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Gold Dust Days celebrate history of Sky Valley

GOLD BAR — A former mayor here is putting a new spin on the town’s old-timey festival.

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Kids summer lunch program expands to Everett

A summer meals program for kids has new locations in Snohomish County.