Business - Arlington Times

Cascade Valley, Skagit Valley hospitals announce new medical facility in Smokey Point

Two area district hospitals have announced that a new 42,000-square-foot medical facility will soon be taking shape in Smokey Point. Arlington-based Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics and Skagit Valley Hospital of Mount Vernon will be partnering on the construction of the facility, which is set for completion in late 2011, administrators said.

Marysville shop owner struggles to stay open, pay it forward

MARYSVILLE — Like many area business owners, Mark Badgley feels like he's at the end of his rope. Badgley has already overcome significant obstacles in his life, but the owner of Snoopits on State Avenue feels especially tested now. Badgley started Snoopits, a thrift store that started a campaign to supply diapers to the Marysville and Arlington food banks, because he wanted to give back to the community.

Arlington, Marysville groups plan networking event

Two area networking groups are kicking off the first of a series of events aimed at increasing commerce in the Arlington and Marysville communities.

Vallin takes the helm at The Globe and The Times

Janice Vallin began her first day as the publisher of The Marysville Globe and The Arlington Times Aug. 9, and her first priority is to get to know her new hometown.