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Frontier Bank losses in 2009 reach $295 million, announces possible FDIC intervention

The parent corporation that operates Frontier Bank announced Tuesday that it is "critically undercapitalized," meaning that government regulators could take control of the if it can't fix the situation within 90 days.

Crews replacing wood railroad ties between Arlington and Marysville

Residents who drive near the Burlington Northern Sante Fe railroad between Arlington and Marysville will notice some construction until March 19. Gus Melonas, director of public affairs for the railway company, said that a 35-person work crew will be replacing wood rail ties on a seven-mile stretch of track between the two cities starting Monday, March 15.

Quilceda Watershed residents, volunteers invited to reflect on restoration

Anyone interested in the salmon and water quality of Quilceda Creek is invited to attend a March 25 Quilceda Watershed Forum at the Marysville School District Service Center. The Board Room will host the event, which is set to start at 7 p.m. and allow both Quilceda Creek watershed residents and members of the Adopt-A-Stream Foundation to reflect on recent stream restoration efforts.

Arlington library teaches kids to build video games

Jocelyn Redel is the first to admit that she’s no expert video game programmer. So when the teen librarian for the Arlington Library shared with a room full of about 15 students a basic video game she created using a Microsoft program called Kodu, she got a lot of laughs and giggles.

Arlington teachers establish fund for Zook

Two of Katie Zook's former elementary school teachers have established a relief fund for the 22-year-old woman who is recovering from injuries she sustained during the January Haiti earthquake.

Washington state's 'Cash for Appliances' program begins

In an effort to get residents to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances, the Washington state Cash for Appliances rebate program began on Monday, March 15.

North Snohomish Haggen stores promote fundraiser for MS cure

North county Haggen Food & Pharmacy locations are ramping up their support for the largest annual fundraiser by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Arlington Mayor, officials touch on city priorities during chamber luncheon

Mayor Margaret Larson gave the Arlington and Smokey Point business communities a peek at some of the city's biggest priorities — some of which directly impact area businesses — during a recent chamber luncheon.

Rep. Larsen meets with Arlington, Marysville housing facilities

United States Rep. Rick Larsen got an abbreviated tour of two north county senior and low-income housing developments on Friday, March 8.

UPDATE: Arlington School Board votes to conduct 90-day review of possible closure of Trafton School

After two years of narrowly avoiding the Arlington School District's budget cutting board, Trafton Elementary School could close pending a school district review. The School Board approved moving forward with an official 90-day district review regarding closure of the school, which has been in operation since 1888, during its March 8 meeting.