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Two men drown in lakes; several rescued from Eagle Falls

Two men drown in lakes; several rescued from Eagle Falls

The hot weather lured people to potentially dangerous waters.

Two men drown in lakes; several rescued from Eagle Falls
2 timber harvests planned near Gold Bar recreation areas

2 timber harvests planned near Gold Bar recreation areas

The state will cut more than 400 acres next to Wallace Falls State Park and in the Reiter foothills.

2 timber harvests planned near Gold Bar recreation areas

Young man drowns at Eagle Falls east of Index

While the weather has gotten warmer, rivers are still running high and cold.

The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index

The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index

Some in the town of 175 fear outsiders could bring in the virus. Others just want things to get back to normal.

The town the virus seemed to miss: No cases counted in Index
Even in U.S. 2 towns with 0 virus cases, rural economy reels

Even in U.S. 2 towns with 0 virus cases, rural economy reels

East Snohomish County had just weathered a bad winter storm, when COVID-19 gutted the recreation-based economy.

Even in U.S. 2 towns with 0 virus cases, rural economy reels
Road work in Lynnwood felt like a long haul for short stretch

Road work in Lynnwood felt like a long haul for short stretch

The 36th Avenue West project started a few years ago and is on schedule to wrap this spring.

Road work in Lynnwood felt like a long haul for short stretch
Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2

Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2

The snow is mostly done falling in Snohomish County, but the chill lingers on.

Skykomish residents open homes to snowbound drivers on US 2
Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website

Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website

It takes you to beautiful parks you probably never heard of, with panoramic photos and more.

Explore more than 100 Washington state parks at new website
Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier

Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier

For almost four decades, scientist Mauri Pelto has journeyed to measure the melting Columbia Glacier.

Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier
Come fall, Index students will see changes to the old school

Come fall, Index students will see changes to the old school

The district received a state grant to renovate its campus. About 40 kids go to school there.

Come fall, Index students will see changes to the old school
Running wild: Healed from injuries, a bear roams free again

Running wild: Healed from injuries, a bear roams free again

She suffered pelvic fractures in December. Wildlife officers released her in the Cascades this week.

Running wild: Healed from injuries, a bear roams free again
Glaciers ‘deflating’ with Cascades snowpack 28% below normal

Glaciers ‘deflating’ with Cascades snowpack 28% below normal

Despite historic February snow, it was quite warm in the mountains, and glaciers continue to recede.

Glaciers ‘deflating’ with Cascades snowpack 28% below normal
Three US 2 repaving projects could bring lengthy delays

Three US 2 repaving projects could bring lengthy delays

Summer brings the season of repaving and repairing. Here’s a list of WSDOT work for Snohomish County.

Three US 2 repaving projects could bring lengthy delays
After 13 years, repairs delayed again on road to Blanca Lake

After 13 years, repairs delayed again on road to Blanca Lake

Construction is now set to finish in 2022 for Index-Galena Road to recreation hot spots.

After 13 years, repairs delayed again on road to Blanca Lake
He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.

He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.

The 2016 incident was part of a property dispute at a private community near Index.

He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.
Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

Concerns about roads, water and gun rights dominate the candidates’ conversations on the campaign trail.

Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District
A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

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.

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District

Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District

In this video, the Herald opinion editor questions U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and challenger Jeffrey Beeler.

Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District
Sutherland counting on the ‘R,’ not the green, to win House

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.

Sutherland counting on the ‘R,’ not the green, to win House
Lake Serene hiking trail reopening after year-long closure

Lake Serene hiking trail reopening after year-long closure

Federal foresters closed the trail last year as a safety precaution during a timber harvest.

Lake Serene hiking trail reopening after year-long closure