Local News
Crash near Index briefly blocks U.S. 2 in both directions
By 11 a.m., traffic was alternating on U.S. 2, causing continued delays, but a bit of relief.
Life
BigFoot, Zombies and Viggo Mortensen: What’s been filmed near Index?
The casts and crews of “Harry and the Hendersons,” “Captain Fantastic” and “Z Nation” filmed in the area.
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Body pulled from river believed to be man who fell into Sunset Falls
Last month, a Tacoma man, 40, accidentally fell into the falls near Index, his wife reported.
Food & Drink
Get a modern taste of Index history at North Fork Kitchen
Located in the restored Bush House Inn, this homey spot serves coq au rhum and sidewinder fries to…
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Search continues for Tacoma man who fell into Sunset Falls
A 40-year-old man has not been seen since he fell into the waterfall Friday, sheriff’s office say.
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Man missing after falling in Sunset Falls near Index
Searchers say they found a shoe and a pair of sweatpants Friday night that matched what the missing…
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Wild Sky Wilderness grows 345 acres, as transfer chips at private land
The Wilderness Land Trust announced it had completed a transfer near Silvertip Peak to the U.S. Forest Service.
Life
The Index Cabins showcase Sky Valley beauty — and millions of years of history
Nick and Nassim Pietsch’s property offers six ways to see your surroundings in a new light.
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Family mourns ‘larger than life’ Index newlywed, 78, killed by train
Molly Hubbard fell while crossing the tracks in front of an oncoming train May 9 in Index. She’d…
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That’s a morel: Foraging for mushrooms, friendships in Lord Hill Park
The Snohomish County Mycological Society brings fungi lovers together and educates the public about their many uses.
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‘It took my breath away’: Lace up your hiking boots because spring is here
Heybrook Ridge Trail packs stunning views and a moss-covered forest in a 3.3 mile round-trip package.
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Skykomish man dead after truck crashes on U.S. 2 near Index
The man, 69, was heading east when the Chevrolet Avalanche went off the road and landed on its…
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Work begins to stabilize Bolt Creek burn scar for winter weather
A U.S. Forest Service report released last week identified several high-risk areas for landslides and flooding.
Local News
‘We’ve seen this coming’: Sky Valley plans for next Bolt Creek-scale fire
U.S. 2 has long needed improvements, but the “unprecedented” blaze lit a fire under policymakers, so to speak.
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Finally, rain in the forecast for Western Washington
As wildfires in the North Cascades continued to grow, a new weather pattern was expected to bring welcome…
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Smoky air to linger in Snohomish County, with no end in sight
The forecast is hazy, literally, with little rain on the horizon to dampen wildfires. In Western Washington. In…
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U.S. 2 reopens east of Index as Bolt Creek wildfire moves north
The highway was blocked off earlier this week as the fire spread.
Local News
U.S. 2 closed near Skykomish as Bolt Creek fire spreads
The highway was closed from the Money Creek tunnel to Skykomish, mile posts 46 to 50.
Local News
US 2 now reopening Saturday, as Bolt Creek wildfire stays contained
The earlier-than-expected reopen date comes two weeks after the wildfire erupted north of Skykomish.
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U.S. 2 to reopen Monday as Bolt Creek wildfire calms
The move comes two weeks after the fire north of Skykomish prompted the highway to close.