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Ecology study finds bacteria in Snohomish River tied to aging septic systems
Cleanup efforts have mitigated pollution, but many sites don’t meet state standards, threatening fish and shellfish populations.
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Puget Sound Bird Fest to return to Edmonds
The 22nd annual festival will feature guided bird walks, presentations, a birding cruise and more.
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Where to celebrate Earth Day in Snohomish County
Organizations throughout the county are hosting events from Wednesday to Saturday to promote environmental protection.
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How Everett, PUD will manage this year’s drought
Officials don’t expect the drought to impact drinking water for Everett’s water customers. But it will impact ecosystems,…
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Edmonds no longer responsible for damages in tree mandate case
An appellate panel dismissed the case as moot earlier this month, more than two years after a judge…
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193 acres of Stanwood farmland to be protected from development
A conservation non-profit worked with the land owner to keep the land farmable for generations to come.
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Minor earthquake hits south Snohomish County
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake, which struck before 6 a.m. Tuesday, is just about the smallest quake people can…
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Chances of snowy Snohomish County gets slimmer
Some light snowfall may arrive on Wednesday, but it likely won’t stick. The window of opportunity for snow…
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Banff Film Festival returns to Everett on Feb. 27
The festival will showcase a variety of films centering on the outdoor community, including Banff’s 2025 Best Film…
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Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer
The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.
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Edmonds receives federal grant to advance marsh restoration
The $677,400 grant will go toward a public planning process and developing a design to connect the marsh…
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Adopt A Stream Foundation hosts free screening of “FISH WARS”
The film covers Indigenous peoples’ fight for respected sovereign rights during the 1960s and 70s.
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Climate change poses challenges for reservoir management
Snohomish PUD discusses how recent weather patterns narrow the margins of error for Spada Lake.
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New study shows benefits of fully funding wildfire resilience bill
The study comes on the heels of the Legislature cutting the bill’s budget by roughly half last year.
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Get your hats and gloves out, Snohomish County
Nighttime temps will drop below freezing through the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
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A month after the floods, residents try to return to normal
Recovery resources are available, including funds to replace damaged or lost items.
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With December’s floods, are we still in a drought?
Scientists say current conditions don’t look good for the state to rid itself of drought conditions by summer.
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Northwest Avalanche Center offers free Saturday course in Everett
Learn how to find avalanche forecasts and access avalanche risks at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream…
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Temporary flood assistance center to open in Sultan
Residents affected by December’s historic flooding can access multiple agencies and resources.
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Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions
After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s…