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Bolt Creek wildfire now at 10,000 acres; U.S. 2 stays closed
Smoke flooded the Skykomish and Snoqualmie river valleys Monday, as winds shifted.
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Bolt Creek fire grows as containment efforts expand
Baring and Grotto residents can return home, but all are asked to stay vigilant and be cautious as…
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Scientists: Warming climate ‘loads the dice’ for wildfire in west Cascades
Heat plus spark times wind times fuel equaled a 9,440-acre wildfire. Record heat made the Cascades ripe for…
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Even as flames are quelled, slopes of Bolt Creek fire remain dangerous
Trees and boulders could come down on steep hillsides scarred by fire. Rain could increase threats by loosening…
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Bolt Creek fire remains in check, but U.S. 2 to stay closed for now
The highway will remain closed through the weekend. There is no firm reopening date.
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Dogs, goats, horses among evacuees of chaotic Bolt Creek wildfire
It has been a stressful week for animals and their owners, who are looking forward to going home…
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Reasons for optimism as Bolt Creek Fire remains in check
The fire’s size remained unchanged Wednesday at 9,400 acres. Officials said the cause had yet to be determined.
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Evacuation order lifted for Index residents who fled Bolt Creek fire
The Bolt Creek fire was up to 9,400 acres, with 5 percent contained. Evacuation orders were downgraded as…
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Wildfire smoke closes schools in Index, Sultan
Unhealthy air prompted the first wildfire-related closure in Sultan. Power was cut to Index, where students were told…
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Bolt Creek wildfire stalls at nearly 8,000 acres, 2 percent contained
Shifting winds and rain showers will likely lower the risk for homes in Index. Rocks have toppled on…
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Bolt Creek wildfire grows to nearly 8,000 acres; US 2 closed indefinitely
Evacuation orders remained in place. Only 50% of residents asked to leave had gone, according to the sheriff’s…
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Bolt Creek wildfire explodes to over 3,000 acres, prompts US 2 evacuations
Evacuations were mandatory from Index to Skykomish. In 12 hours, it grew to an estimated 3,000 to 5,000…
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As weather warms, firefighters train for rescues on the Skykomish
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue sees about 20 to 25 water calls per year. Many of those are…
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Pacific Crest Trail angels offered refuge for 20 years in Baring
Jerry and Andrea Dinsmore helped thousands of hikers, sometimes saving lives. She died in 2017. Jerry followed this…
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Voters to decide fate of critical school funding measures
Levies to pay for staff and programs are on the Feb. 8 ballot in districts across Snohomish County.
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In Index, historic Bush House Inn is accepting guests once more
Blair and Kathy Corson renovated the 122-year-old hotel, staying true to its original image.
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Burn ban upgraded in Snohomish County: No recreational fires
The ban covers pretty much every city, as well as unincorporated parts of the county.
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The Skykomish took him. His parents want him to be the last
A year ago, Devin Shelby drowned at Eagle Falls. His body was never found. His family still grieves.
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Deaths of two in Skykomish River brings safety to forefront
The men were reportedly not wearing life jackets or helmets when they went tubing Saturday.
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Support soars for adventurous 5-year-old boy felled by rock
Rebecca Grant says her son Hank, an “adaptable” and “motivated” child, is slowly recovering.