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Plan would re-route part of flood-damaged road near Index

INDEX — Snohomish County hopes to start rebuilding a portion of Index-Galena Road within a couple of years…

This year in kindergarten, the lesson plan is mindful play

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This year in kindergarten, the lesson plan is mindful play

EVERETT — Joanne McCandless was drafting her to-do lists the first day of September.

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Impasse over Skykomish erosion may be over

INDEX — The owner of an eroding property along the South Fork Skykomish River should be able to…

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Police nab suspected Index drug dealer

INDEX — Police believe they’ve arrested a busy drug dealer operating in the Index area.

Cabin owner losing ground to river; county won’t permit a fix

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Cabin owner losing ground to river; county won’t permit a fix

INDEX — Jeff Poole might be running out of time in his race against the river.

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Heybrook Lookout near Index vandalized again

INDEX — A fire lookout where volunteers have spent thousands of hours working on restoration and maintenance was…

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Fire levies crowd the Aug 2. ballot in county

EVERETT — Four Snohomish County fire departments and one city have levies for emergency services on the ballot…

Eagle Falls near Index risky for swimmers, rescue crews

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Eagle Falls near Index risky for swimmers, rescue crews

INDEX — The water’s not the only danger at Eagle Falls, a popular swimming hole on the South…

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Flood-ravaged road near Index closing for 2 years of repairs

INDEX — A stretch of North Fork Skykomish Road, which leads to popular trails such as Blanca Lake,…

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Marysville man dies in crash near Index

INDEX — A 28-year-old Marysville died Saturday when his car left U.S. 2, struck a tree and rolled…

Wes Atwood (from left) Branden Campbell, Shayla Adkins and Joshua Scott work to put out a hot spot at the scene of the Hot Shot fire Wednesday outside Oso. The fire was discovered in an active timber harvest area May 12 and is 100 percent contained.

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Weather is behind what’s expected to be a nasty wildfire season

GOLD BAR — It’s shaping up to be a nasty wildfire season.

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Proctor Creek fire near Gold Bar, Index fully contained

GOLD BAR — The wildfire that burned across hundreds of acres and triggered evacuation notices this weekend between…

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Weekend rain helped, but 2 Snohomish County fires burn on

GOLD BAR — Crews continued to battle local wildfires Monday, four days after flames were spotted in a…

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Hiker found safe in remote area north of Index

INDEX — Searchers found a hiker safe and healthy Sunday afternoon after she spent the night lost in…

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New trails with easier access coming to park near Index

INDEX — More recreation options are coming to Heybrook Ridge, one of the most scenic spots in east…

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Forest Service to get the lead out of former Index shooting range

INDEX — The U.S. Forest Service is getting ready to clean up soil that has been contaminated by…

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Helicopter sent to check on BASE jumper stuck in trees in Index

INDEX — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon was sending a search and rescue helicopter to…

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Late start for Everett, Snohomish, Index schools

EVERETT — Snow and ice meant a late start for students in three Snohomish County school districts Monday…

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PUD’s plans for power facility at Sunset Falls draws fire

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Public Utility District is close to filing the first of two applications for…

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Remains found near Gold Bar belonged to missing Ferndale woman

GOLD BAR — Skeletal remains found by a logger on Nov. 25 in east Snohomish County are those…