Largest restoration project on Stillaguamish River completed to help endangered salmon

Flying T Ranch confronts Stillaguamish Police in land dispute

Flying T Ranch confronts Stillaguamish Police in land dispute Published 3:30 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 Without legal resolution, land dispute escalates A Snohomish County, Wash., ranch has refused to yield a fenced pasture to a tribe, continuing a land …

Hooves and Heroes raises funds at inaugural fundraiser dinner

More than 100 community members packed the Stillaguamish Grange Hall on Saturday, Sept. 19, for Hooves and Heroes’ first fundraiser dinner, “A Night to Honor Our Heroes.” The night included dinner, live and silent auctions and testimonials from veterans …

The Upper Snohomish River Has Been "Emergency" Closed to Fishing

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife suddenly announced an emergency closure to part of the Snohomish River starting September 26 through November 1, 2026. This is not a conservation closure, but is only a budget problem. These Parts of the …

How Public Lands Became a Dragnet

On Sunday morning, July 26, Wuendy Rosales, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Venezuela, prepared for an outing to Wilson Creek, a scenic river in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest and a favored spot among regional Latinos. Rosales preferred to arrive …

Macklemore accused of blatant hypocrisy after anti-Israel tirade — as secrets about his home revealed

The rapper, famous for bragging about “popping tags” on his famed “Thrift Shop” tune, is living on stolen native lands after he hijacked the spotlight at an Ed Sheeran concert with an anti-Israel rant. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond …

Angel of the Winds donates nearly $190K to Arlington Boys & Girls Club

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 EVERETT —Angel of the Winds Casino Resort announced Friday a $189,380 donation to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club to help continue programs, resources and opportunities for young people in the area. The …

Area Briefly: Sept. 1

PUBLIC MEETINGS • The Board of Island County Commissioners meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the Commissioners Hearing Room in Coupeville. Find the meeting link in the calendar at islandcountywa.gov • Camano Island Fire and Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners …

Hooves and Heroes looks to expand, raise awareness at upcoming fundraiser

Hooves and Heroes — a Stanwood-Camano-based nonprofit that provides equine-based support to veterans, first responders, and their families — is hosting a fundraiser dinner next month to honor veterans and showcase the organization's growth since its …