Snohomish County PUD scraps Skykomish River hydroelectric dam

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Snohomish County PUD scraps Skykomish River hydroelectric dam

The proposed Sunset Fish Passage and Energy Project had been controversial since 2011.

This doctor knows the struggle of addiction firsthand

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This doctor knows the struggle of addiction firsthand

She offers medication-assisted treatment — trading abuse of one drug for monitored reliance on another.

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With more people homeless, Monroe bans sidewalk-sitting

People are prohibited from sitting or lying near public doorways. Marysville has a similar ordinance.

Three local teens win Warbirds scholarships

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Three local teens win Warbirds scholarships

The Cascade Warbirds recently awarded 12 scholarships to graduating high school seniors interested in aviation careers. A celebration…

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Police quietly disarming gun owners who appear dangerous

Officers in Everett, Marysville, Monroe and elsewhere have gone to court to remove guns from homes.

Monroe firefighter re-enlists with family, friends’ support

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Monroe firefighter re-enlists with family, friends’ support

Pat Gjerde returned to Afghanistan more than 20 years after being injured and honorably discharged.

Return to sender: 5 pounds of weed found in parcel in Monroe

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Return to sender: 5 pounds of weed found in parcel in Monroe

Monroe police are looking for two men who dropped off the box at Mail Station.

Heather Sevier shows the proper way technique in her advanced sports medicine class Monday afternoon at Monroe High School in Monroe on March 26, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Monroe High School recognized for its work to keep athletes safe

The three-year sports medicine program offers in-class lessons, statewide competitions and more.

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Info released on three fatal accidents in Snohomish County

The Monroe man, Snohomish woman and Kirkland man all were killed in March.

Local teens serve as pages in Olympia, sponsored by Kristiansen

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Local teens serve as pages in Olympia, sponsored by Kristiansen

Local youth recently served as pages at the state capitol in Olympia, sponsored by Rep. Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish.

NW Gold Buyers pawn shop raided by police

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NW Gold Buyers pawn shop raided by police

Authorities believe its owner has been accepting stolen goods for years.

Man suffers minor injuries after allegedly eluding Monroe police

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Man suffers minor injuries after allegedly eluding Monroe police

The crash closed U.S. 2 for about an hour. The man had to be rescued from a 40-foot…

Fair volunteer honored

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Fair volunteer honored

Each year, the Evergreen State Fair honors an individual or family who has contributed time and energy toward…

She’s 18 and has a really hot car — at Evergreen Speedway

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She’s 18 and has a really hot car — at Evergreen Speedway

Brittney Zamora is coming to the Monroe racetrack this year and hopes to be a contender.

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New state index grades schools’ success

Snohomish County’s alternative high schools and reentry programs are identified as needing high levels of support.

He found his story in the history of another man

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He found his story in the history of another man

Mario Vega first began researching the life of Haji 5 years ago, when he was a senior at…

‘Near-transformative experience’ when students see ‘Hamilton’

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‘Near-transformative experience’ when students see ‘Hamilton’

Teens from Snohomish County were “blown away” by their day at a Seattle theater.

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As elsewhere, high school students here plan to walk out

Many districts are supportive of Wednesday’s planned protest over the Florida school shooting.

U.S. Air Force Airman Everett L. Dunham

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Dunham graduates from basic military training

U.S. Air Force Airman Everett Dunham graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio,…

Monroe police chief to retire after 16 years in leadership

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Monroe police chief to retire after 16 years in leadership

He had 30 years of experience in the State Patrol when he took charge of the department in…