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Arlington's Bark for Life raises money for ACS | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

More than 50 dogs and their two-legged friends gathered at the Haller Middle School Stadium on Saturday, May 18, for Arlington’s first ever Bark for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Letter carriers collect for food bank | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 11, couldn’t have come too soon for the Arlington Community Food Bank.

Boating incident leads to rescue and recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

TULALIP — At approximately 10:23 p.m. on Friday, May 17, multiple calls were made to 911 from residents in the area of the 900 block of 43rd Street NW in Tulalip, which is near to Potlatch Beach, and adjacent to the Priest Point area of Puget Sound. Multiple residents reported hearing someone from the water screaming for help.

SR 529 Ebey Slough bridge in Marysville closed May 17-19 | UPDATE

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

MARYSVILLE — The closure of SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge planned for May 17-19 has been canceled.

Arlington encourages responsible pet ownership

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

At an April 22 workshop, the Arlington City Council considered the renewal of a contract with the Humane Society of Skagit Valley for the care and housing of stray animals found in Arlington, and while the contract has already saved money for the city, officials have additional ideas on how to drive down the cost for animal control.

School boards hold joint meeting at BPAC

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Arlington School District’s Board of Directors and superintendent met with those of the Marysville, Everett and Mount Vernon school districts on Saturday, May 11, to take a tentative new method of measuring superintendent performance out for a test drive.

‘Click it or Ticket’ patrols take on texters, talkers

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Between May 20 and June 2, motorists in Snohomish County can expect to see law enforcement patrolling city and county roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers, as well as drivers using their cell phones.

Stillaguamish Senior Center burglarized a second time

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

ARLINGTON — On the morning of Monday, May 6, Stillaguamish Senior Center staff members found they'd been made the victims of a second weekend burglary within a two-week period.

Arlington Community Garden helps feed families

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

With spring already well underway, all of the beds in the Arlington Community Garden have been rented out, and most of them have already been planted, as local gardeners not only continue to grow crops that they’ll share with the Arlington Community Food Bank, but also with the “Million Tomato Compost Campaign.”

Arlington Police arrest two in weekend armed robberies

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

ARLINGTON — On Sunday, May 5, Arlington Police arrested two 19-year-old male suspects from Arlington for investigation of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, related to three armed robberies of an espresso stand and two convenience stores in downtown Arlington that occurred over the weekend. The suspects are also believed to be responsible for the Feb. 5 armed robbery of Moe's Espresso, located in the 100 block of W. Division Street.

Lady Eagles win District 1 title, head to state

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Arlington girls softball team is headed to the WIAA State Softball Championships in Spokane from May 24-27, after winning the district championships at Sky River Park on Thursday, May 16.

Cougars win big at Bi-District Championships

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Lakewood Cougar boys track and field team took fifth place at the Bi-District Championships on May 15 and May 17, while the girls team took 10th place in the event held at Civic Stadium.

Eagles place second at Wesco 4A Championships | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Eagles took second place at the Wesco 4A Championships, for both boys and girls track and field teams, at home on Friday, May 10, and snatched up the Wesco North Championship title in the process.

Lakewood Cougars win Cascade/Kingco Sub-Districts

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Lakewood boys track and field team took first place at the 2A Cascade/Kingco Sub-District meet on Friday, May 10, while the girls team took second place.

Lady Eagles shine on the links

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Arlington girls golf team played a 15-hole, par 61 course at Battle Creek Golf Course on Wednesday, May 1, against fellow Wesco 4A North schools Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Mount Vernon and Monroe.

Mountain bikers compete at Battle of the Bases

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Stilly Valley sophomore Elle Lee, of the Arlington Composite mountain bike club, took first place at the Battle of the Bases race at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Sunday, April 28.

Eagles rock JV/Frosh championships

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Eagles’ junior varsity and freshman track and field teams landed themselves in the top five teams in the Western Conference during the championship meet at Snohomish High School on Tuesday, April 30.

Stilly Valley’s Lee wins Battle of the Bases

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Stilly Valley sophomore Elle Lee, of the Arlington Composite mountain bike club, took first place at the Battle of the Bases race at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Sunday, April 28.

Dwayne Lane’s supports Stilly Valley Little League

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Dwayne Lane’s Arlington Chevrolet is partnering with the Stilly Valley Little League and has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, invitations to free instructional clinics, and an opportunity for community members to enter the Chevrolet vehicle sweepstakes.

Lakewood Cougars shine at Tomahawk Classic

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Cougar track and field team once again made an impression at the Tomahawk Classic on Saturday, April 27, at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

Gospel Hymn Fest May 19

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

ARLINGTON — Dr. Pete Eveland, former dean of students for the University of Washington School of Medicine, will be performing and leading a Gospel Hymn Fest at the Arlington Free Methodist Church on Sunday, May 19, at 5 p.m.

Lakewood Drama presents ‘Little Women’

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Lakewood High School’s annual spring play reached a new audience this year as its run of “Little Women,” adapted from the Louisa May Alcott novel, began with a free showing for area senior citizens.

AHS takes first place in Lip-Dub competition

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

After scrambling to complete their entry before winter break, Arlington High School not only got to watch the fruits of its labors on April 24, but also got to see its team take first place in this year’s WESCO Lip-Dub competition, that was judged that evening at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.

North Cascades Concert Band to perform

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

ARLINGTON — The North Cascades Concert Band will be performing “A Tribute to America” at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington at 3 p.m. on May 12.

‘Club Broadway’ comes to Byrnes PAC May 3-5

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

The Arlington High School music group Flight will be performing “Club Broadway: An Intimate Cabaret Evening” at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.

Arlington High School Art Festival returns May 4

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:12 PDT

Arlington High School will host the return of its annual Art Festival on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Linda M. Byrnes Performing Arts Center.

Business After Hours draws growing crowds

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Thursday, May 16, drew representatives of credit card services, spas, insurance agencies, Avon and Walmart to the Coastal Community Bank in Smokey Point, as part of what event coordinators see as a growing trend for this monthly get-together.

'Dine & Donate' at Hubb's raises funds for Haller Park playground | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

ARLINGTON — Hubb's Pizza & Pasta drew a steady stream of customers on Friday, May 10, who wanted to show their support for the Rotary Club of Arlington and the 25th annual Great Stilly Duck Dash through the restaurant's all-day "Dine & Donate" event.

Marysville Walmart's hiring center opens on State Ave.

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

MARYSVILLE — Its offices might seem a bit hidden away, but the management team of the new Marysville Walmart wants the community to know that their hiring center is open for business in Suite E at 1289 State Ave. in Marysville.

Coastal Bank opens in Smokey Point with ribbon-cutting

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

The grand opening of the Coastal Community Bank at 16419 Smokey Point Blvd. on Friday, May 10, drew a host of dignitaries, from state Sen. Kirk Pearson and Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert, to Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce President Kristen Granroth and Stillaguamish Senior Center Executive Director Jo Olson.

AFS opens new fuel services and ramp May 18

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

ARLINGTON — The community is invited to join in celebrating the opening of Arlington Flight Services’ self-serve fuel system and ramp expansion.

Coastal Community Bank opens in Smokey Point

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

SMOKEY POINT — Coastal Community Bank is celebrating the grand opening of its 10th branch at 16419 Smokey Point Blvd. in Smokey Point on May 10.

AHS DECA stages 'Safeway Takeover' May 4

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

ARLINGTON — Arlington High School DECA students will return to the Smokey Point Safeway for their annual "Safeway Takeover" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.

Mr. Buckles raises funds for autism

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

In observance of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Mr. Buckles Oil Change Service Center in Smokey Point conducted a fundraiser for “Answers For Aiden” on Saturday, April 27, by donating 20 percent of the day’s sales — including those of gift certificates for future service — to support autism research.

Twin Lakes fishing event draws hundreds of kids | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

The waters were stocked but the fish were hardly biting at Twin Lakes County Park for the Everett Steelhead and Salmon Club’s kids’ fishing event on Saturday, May 18.

Arlington’s Emery achieves Eagle Scout rank

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

Kevin Emery was officially inducted into the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scouts on Saturday, May 11, as fellow members of Boy Scouts Troop 92 in Arlington celebrated his achievements.

Arlington Garden Club's plant sale supports community | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

The Arlington Garden Club’s annual plant sale generated an estimated $600 in its first hour in the Arlington City Hall plaza on Saturday, May 11.

May Hunt returns to Legion Park May 11

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

ARLINGTON — The Downtown Arlington Business Association's May Hunt sale will be returning to Legion Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 11.

Arlington couple fetes 71 years of marriage

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

On May 1, there was no party or festive affair, but J.W. “Jack” and Joyce Booth quietly celebrated a milestone together, as a married couple of 71 years.

Garage sale raises funds for Pioneer Museum

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum’s annual fundraising garage sale has seen better days.

Gluten Free Foodies

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

Canoe Journeys Journal

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:13 PDT

Rescuing universal health care | OPOINION

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:14 PDT

The far-right calls it Obamacare so that when they sink it, as they intend to do, they’ll sink its namesake, too. That’s not a very nice thing to do. Not when public health truly means more to the nation than the ravings of chest-thumping old white politicians.

A Kid Turns Radical | WEEKLY CARTOON

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:14 PDT

Kindergarten is a time of learning, discovery | GUEST OPINION

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:14 PDT

Kindergarten is a time of new discoveries and wonder. It is a huge milestone for the children and families alike. Most are excited, some are nervous, and all arrive wondering what going to school means.