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One person dead in single-vehicle crash near Index on Sunday
The victim was ejected from the vehicle, fire officials said.
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Washington rock climbers work to improve trails near Index
The Washington Climbers Coalition aims to improve two parcels of land it owns before donating them to the…
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Man, 19, drowns at Eagle Falls near Index
A number of people have died at the popular swimming location in rural Snohomish County in recent years.
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Hiker survives 100-foot fall into Lake Serene near Index
The hiker was airlifted after plummeting into the lake Sunday night, officials said.
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It was a classic day for a hike in WA’s Cascades. Then the fire came.
Matt Bishop and Steve Cooper were hiking at Baring Mountain when the Bolt Creek Fire erupted in 2022.
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Beautiful but deadly: Drownings common at Eagle Falls, other local waters
Locals and firefighters are sounding the alarm as Eagle Falls and the Granite Falls Fish Ladder have claimed…
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Man, 24, becomes third to drown at Eagle Falls near Index this year
On the Fourth of July, three friends were swimming at the popular, but dangerous, swimming hole. One didn’t…
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Old horse stall in Index is mini art gallery in the boonies
Frances and Allan Peterson showcase their art. And where else you can buy a souvenir Index pillow or…
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Index-Galena Road to open Monday — earlier than expected
Residents and recreation enthusiasts can rejoice as Snohomish County will open the road following a mild winter.
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2 Eagle Falls drowning victims were visiting from Japan
The deceased were identified Tuesday as Hiroya Konosu, 21, and Takayuki Suzuki, 34. Their bodies were recovered Sunday.
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Bodies of two men recovered after falling into Eagle Falls near Index
Two men fell into the falls and did not resurface Saturday, authorities said. After a recovery effort, two…
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Pagan church finds ‘sacred space between the worlds’ on Index riverfront
At the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, rituals with ancient roots celebrate Pagan gods, the Earth and “the smell of…
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Near Mt. Index, Forterra secures key piece in conservation puzzle
The nonprofit has been acquiring land in the region for decades. Now the project is complete, with funding…
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Index-Galena Road, Mountain Loop Highway close for season
Only 33 days after its reopening, part of Index-Galena Road was shut down due to winter weather.
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Index, smallest town in Snohomish County, is No. 1 in voter turnout
Index has beaten the Snohomish County ballot return rate in each of the last 10 years. Snohomish County…
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Climbers purchase 20 acres of famed climbing walls in Index
Climbing groups bought the parcel Monday, including Lower Lump and Inner Walls, calling it “the final big piece…
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‘The best day in 17 years’: Locals revel in Index-Galena Road reopening
Closed for 17 years after a storm, a road connecting Index to the Wild Sky Wilderness has been…
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Firefighter, 33, identified after deadly climbing fall in Index
Michal Rynkiewicz was a volunteer firefighter for Sky Valley Fire for two months, and he had just gotten…
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Volunteer firefighter dies in fall from Index Town Wall
The victim was rappelling at the popular site before falling 100 feet Friday evening, rescuers say.
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1 dead, 2 injured in US 2 crash near Index
The car left the road and crashed into a tree, according to police. The driver was pronounced dead…