Gold Bar

Inundation: Flood water ‘higher than we’ve seen in years’

Inundation: Flood water ‘higher than we’ve seen in years’

Road closures were numerous after days of rain raised the Snohomish, Skykomish and Stillaguamish rivers.

Inundation: Flood water ‘higher than we’ve seen in years’
County Council backs contested timber harvest near Gold Bar

County Council backs contested timber harvest near Gold Bar

The state Department of Natural Resources trees could go to auction by May, with road work soon after.

County Council backs contested timber harvest near Gold Bar
Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2

Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2

The snow is mostly done falling in Snohomish County, but the chill lingers on.

Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2
One bullet, one unanswered question in Skykomish shooting

One bullet, one unanswered question in Skykomish shooting

Brandt Stewart was shot once in the head on a logging road. His sister wants to know why.

One bullet, one unanswered question in Skykomish shooting

Suspect arrested in murder of man found dead near Skykomish

The suspect fled to California. He’s accused of killing Brandt Stewart, 34, of Snohomish County.

Troopers investigating if alcohol played role in fatal crash

A Gold Bar man died in the crash that happened on U.S. 2 early Wednesday morning.

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

You don’t have to camp in a tent. There are more comfortable ways to enjoy the quiet joys of winter.

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold
An annual tradition: Local fire crews fight California blaze

An annual tradition: Local fire crews fight California blaze

Firefighters from agencies throughout Snohomish County have made it back home, “safe and sound.”

An annual tradition: Local fire crews fight California blaze
Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website

Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website

It takes you to beautiful parks you probably never heard of, with panoramic photos and more.

Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website
And so it begins: Water floods some Snohomish County roads

And so it begins: Water floods some Snohomish County roads

Flood warnings in Snohomish, Arlington, Monroe, Silvana and Sultan in effect until Tuesday night.

And so it begins: Water floods some Snohomish County roads
Monroe prison guard, ex-scouts volunteer accused of child rape

Monroe prison guard, ex-scouts volunteer accused of child rape

Jason Dominguez, 34, was arrested after a girl’s mother found sexual messages on her daughter’s Facebook.

Monroe prison guard, ex-scouts volunteer accused of child rape
Contested timber cut takes new shape near Gold Bar

Contested timber cut takes new shape near Gold Bar

DNR wants to auction timber next to Wallace Falls State Park. Environmental groups still aren’t sold.

Contested timber cut takes new shape near Gold Bar

ATVs to be allowed on many rural county roads under 35 mph

The County Council voted Wednesday to open up roads east of Highway 9 and some north of Marysville.

No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

Incumbent Kendall Wallace and ex-councilman Jay Prueher filed to run during special sign-up period.

No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do
Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym

Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym

A four-year effort turned a dilapidated building into an events center that’s the pride of the community.

Get ’er done: Volunteers in Startup save town’s historic gym
Partial skull bone found last year belonged to Gold Bar man

Partial skull bone found last year belonged to Gold Bar man

Daniel Cleveland went missing in 2017. Now, DNA shows part of his skull was found in the Skykomish River.

Partial skull bone found last year belonged to Gold Bar man
Gold Bar embraces ATVs on city streets, Snohomish may follow

Gold Bar embraces ATVs on city streets, Snohomish may follow

Darrington, Granite Falls, Stanwood, Sultan and Monroe already allow the vehicles.

Gold Bar embraces ATVs on city streets, Snohomish may follow
Water cascades down the Lower Falls near the Woody Trail at Wallace Falls State Park near Gold Bar on Sept. 17, 2015. A nearly six mile round-trip to the park’s Upper Falls offers hikers an array of vistas on a well maintained trail. (Ian Terry / Herald file)

Last chance to comment on changes for Wallace Falls

Updates for the state park could include an additional parking lot and a new approach to the falls.

Water cascades down the Lower Falls near the Woody Trail at Wallace Falls State Park near Gold Bar on Sept. 17, 2015. A nearly six mile round-trip to the park’s Upper Falls offers hikers an array of vistas on a well maintained trail. (Ian Terry / Herald file)
For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

It’s been a popular pit stop in Gold Bar for skiers and hikers, and the same family still runs it.

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers
For vets and military families, this is ‘a respectful weekend’

For vets and military families, this is ‘a respectful weekend’

To them, Memorial Day isn’t about shopping or picnics. It’s about remembering and making a difference.

For vets and military families, this is ‘a respectful weekend’