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No, a Discover Pass doesn’t permit chopping down big trees
Two men are accused of poaching $12,000 worth of public timber. Their Discover Pass excuse didn’t fly.
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Dam demolition would let Pilchuck River run free
The city of Snohomish and the Tulalip Tribes hope to restore steelhead, chinook and coho runs.
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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.
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Homecoming prince asks grandmother to Granite Falls dance
Cheryl Wilson helped raise her grandson, Maccoy Christy. He wanted to show her his appreciation.
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Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low
There was a new science test in spring 2018. It’s not yet required to graduate, so many didn’t…
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Legal community rallies behind a challenger in judicial race
Sitting judges usually face no opposition, but this year’s race in Cascade District Court is different.
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No room for error: Students need more credits to graduate
Schools are boosting existing programs and adding new ones to help students keep up.
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County, forest service install new payphone in Verlot
On the Mountain Loop Highway, where cell service is nonexistent, there are few options to call 911.
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Hunters asked to look for signs of missing hiker Sam Sayers
A new sign campaign tells deer hunters to look for any trace of missing Seattle hiker.
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David Stodden passes a polygraph, hopes for tips in slayings
It has been more than 12 years since his wife and daughter were shot on the Pinnacle Lake…
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Granite Falls leaders decide to keep sewer hookups on pause
Development was set to outpace sewer capacity, and upgrades could cost more than $15 million.
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Anonymous youth survey to tackle tough topics
The state Healthy Youth Survey, given every other year, is scheduled for this month. It is optional.
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Myths were busted when 1,500 equestrians were surveyed
Snohomish County’s Horses Count shows a desire for more trails and camping areas for riders.
Opinion
Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District
In this video, the Herald opinion editor questions U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and challenger Jeffrey Beeler.
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Sutherland counting on the ‘R,’ not the green, to win House
The GOP candidate has raised little money, and state House Republicans don’t have much to help him out.
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The writing on the stalls: Students paint messages of hope
Crossroads High School students decorated the school’s restroom stalls with images and quotes.
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The 8,000-hour search to #findsamsayers on Vesper Peak
The family of Sam Sayers presses on with a renewed search, six weeks after she went missing.
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Pacific Crest Trail hiker, 70, tells wife he’s not missing
A search had started Monday near Glacier Peak, when his daily check-ins with his wife went silent.
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On Pacific Crest Trail, some days golden, other times down
Before his 21st birthday, he left his Granite Falls home to “get out there” and hike 1,200 miles.
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Cheer squads attend summer camps to hone skills
Local high school cheerleaders participated in Universal Cheerleaders Association camps this summer and earned recognition. Teens attended UCA…