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Man dies falling off log while crossing creek in Index

INDEX — One man died early this morning after falling off a log while crossing a river.

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Index Lower Town Wall now part of park

INDEX — The Index Lower Town Wall is now part of a state park.

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State crew fights 3-acre blaze near Index

INDEX — Crews were working to contain a 3-acre wildfire near Deer Creek Flats outside Index.

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Climbing group buys Index wall

INDEX - A group of rock climbers announced Friday that they’ve raised enough money to buy the Index…

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Off-road vehicle proposal scrapped for public roads near foothills

GOLD BAR — Snohomish County has dropped a plan to allow off-road vehicles on county roads near the…

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Fire engulfs home east of Index

INDEX — Firefighters knocked down a fire that scorched a house early Tuesday.

Life

Whitewater kayaking: Ready for a rush?

If you’re looking for something adventurous, challenging and outdoorsy to do this summer, you might check out whitewater…

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Nine safely led off Mount Index after two nights

INDEX — Nine hikers who were stranded for two nights on Mount Index have been rescued and were…

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It took a team of 52 to rescue jumper from mountain

INDEX — As Eldon Burrier dangled from the side of a mountain, his parachute lines caught on a…

Business

Living wills: what to know, why you should get one

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama’s recommendation last week that all Americans get living wills resonated with those who…

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Lynnwood BASE jumper arrested on warrant

INDEX ­— A Lynnwood man was rescued off a mountain, arrested, booked into jail and released all within…

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BASE jumper arrested A Lynnwood man attempting to parachute off Mount Baring was rescued after spending a night on a rocky outcropping.

INDEX ­— A Lynnwood man was rescued off a mountain, arrested, booked into jail and released all within…

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Plan on playing it cool as temperatures top 100 in county

SNOHOMISH — Talk about a sales pitch. The electronic reader board outside of McDaniel’s Do-It Center hardware store…

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Bothell woman dies in mountain plunge when chute fails

INDEX — A 32-year-old Bothell woman died Sunday after her parachute failed to open properly during a jump…

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Monroe hospital conducts survey in Sky Valley

MONROE — About 400 people in the Skykomish Valley will be surveyed over the next few weeks, asking…

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Effort to save climbers’ rock wall close to goal

INDEX — A group of rock climbers is nearly finished raising a mountain of money to preserve an…

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Keep Fourth safe, say officials

As families all over the country get ready for July Fourth, public safety officials are gearing up for…

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Mobile clinic to visit Skykomish Valley

A church group that’s operated a free clinic in Seattle plans to send a mobile medical van to…

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Monroe school bus levy passing

EVERETT — It appears a Monroe levy to buy new school buses will pass by a narrow margin.