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Marysville celebrates Strawberry Festival

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

Before the Marysville Strawberry Festival’s Royalty and float put in appearances at the Saturday night Grand Parade on June 15, they’ll have already put in at least two months of travel time throughout the state of Washington, as well as a trip up north to Canada.

Marysville Middle School student suspended for pretending to shoot other students

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

MARYSVILLE — An eighth-grade student at Marysville Middle School has been suspended for the rest of the school year for an incident on May 31, in which he was accused of pretending that his hands were guns that he was shooting at other students, while he was walking through the school's hallways.

M-PHS senior's brother returns from Afghanistan for her graduation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

MARYSVILLE — One Marysville-Pilchuck High School senior got a graduation present that made everyone at that evening's commencement ceremony stand up and applaud.

Petting zoo comes to Marshall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

Students at Marshall Elementary School got a special visit on Tuesday, June 4, when a petting zoo from Animal Encounters was placed temporarily on their front lawn.

Thousands attend fifth annual event focused on healthy lifestyles, getting active | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

The fifth annual Healthy Communities Challenge Day at Allen Creek Elementary on Saturday, June 1, was the event’s “biggest year yet,” according to city of Marysville Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ballew.

UPDATE | SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge closure confirmed for June 8-10

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

MARYSVILLE — The State Route 529 Ebey Slough Bridge has been confirmed to be closed for the weekend from 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 10.

Police motorcade impacts traffic on southbound I-5 June 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

EVERETT — The cities of Marysville and Arlington both advise motorists to factor a police motorcade into their travel and commuting plans for Thursday, June 6.

Marysville celebrates Memorial Day | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

The Memorial Day ceremony at the Marysville cemetery has seen a growth in attendance in recent years, as elected officials and other dignitaries have taken time to pay their respects to America’s veterans.

Community honors Nyland, Miller | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland and Assistant Superintendent Gail Miller were both feted by friends and colleagues at the Hibulb Cultural Center on Thursday, May 30, in anticipation of their impending retirement.

Lovick named new County Executive

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:03 PDT

EVERETT — John Lovick, former state legislator and Washington State Trooper, was named Snohomish County's fourth county executive on Monday, June 3, following a unanimous vote by the County Council.

Lakewood hosts youth basketball camp, July 8

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood Cougar Basketball Camp, led by head coach David Choi, is set for Monday, July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at LHS.

M-P’s Klep overcomes four ACL injuries

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

In the sports world, tearing an ACL can damage most athletic careers, if not the athlete’s spirit. And if one ACL injury isn’t enough to stop you from competing, usually a second or third would put you on the couch for a while. But if your name is Amanda Klep, four ACL surgeries are still not enough to get in the way of achieving your goals — which turned out to be three WIAA State Track and Field Championship medals.

Mountain bikers win big at Washougal Challenge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Mountain bikers from Lakewood and Arlington showed off their skills and took home some medals at the Washougal Challenge, a state championship race, on May 19.

M-P seniors reflect on fast-pitch careers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

For Haley Fritz, Jordyn Nickolson and Casey Zachry, fast-pitch softball isn’t just a sport or recreational activity — it’s a family. The three girls are seniors at Marysville-Pilchuck High School and have been playing softball together since they were in elementary school. Now they are moving on to college, but won’t be soon forgetting the times they had as Tomahawks.

Marysville celebrates Juan Mendoza with Memorial Mile

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Hundreds of Marysville community members gathered at the Marysville Getchell High School track on Friday, May 31, to honor the memory of 16-year-old student and athlete Juan Mendoza, who was killed in a car accident on Oct. 24, 2011.

Local athletes compete in Decathlon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Athletes from Arlington, Lakewood and Marysville competed in the Washington State High School Decathlon and Heptathlon at Lake Stevens High School on Friday, May 31.

Marysville rocks state meet | SLIDESHOW

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

The WIAA State Track and Field Meet resulted in big wins for the Marysville area, as local athletes took home nine medals from the three-day event on May 24-27 at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

M-P’s Fitzmaurice heads to nationals

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Courtney Fitzmaurice has qualified along with her select volleyball teammates from Lake Volleyball Club’s U15 Blue, to compete in the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championship Tournament from June 27 to July 5 in Dallas, Texas.

Sign up for 2013 Berry Run 5K and 1 mile

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

If you’re looking for a truly fun run, then sign up for the 2013 Berry Run set forSaturday, June 15.

MG students premiere film

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Before school let out for the summer, a group of students from the International School of Communications saw their labors over the course of the past year and a half finally bear fruit on the big screen.

Marysville musician releases CD

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Marysville musician Bradford Loomis has lived the adage that it can take years to become an overnight success.

Northern Sound Choirs presents concert June 9

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

ARLINGTON — Northern Sound Choirs presents Sonus Boreal in their spring concert on Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.

Quik Stop offers multicultural menu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Not only has the gas station at 9515 State Ave. been reopened after an extended period of being vacant, but it’s gained an outlet for multicultural cuisine in the process.

Local police departments introduce ‘Business Watch’

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Members of the Marysville and Tulalip Tribal police departments introduced their “Business Watch” program to the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 31, but while they pledge to provide resources and consultation to the program, they made clear to the Chamber members that the “Business Watch” is the community’s program more than it is the police departments’ program.

PUD reminds customers about potential scams

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

EVERETT — The Snohomish County PUD is reminding customers about potential scams that aim to steal customers' identity and bill payment information.

WISE women receive nonprofit status

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

MARYSVILLE — WISE (Women Inspiring Successful Entrepreneurs) are excited to announce their newly founded status as a nonprofit. WISE, based in Marysville, is an organization for women in business seeking personal and professional growth. Their nonprofit status opens up new avenues for funding, and assists WISE in pursuing their mission to help women grow their businesses wisely.

Marysville's 'Junk in the Trunk' still seeking vendors for July 13

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

MARYSVILLE — The city of Marysville's Parks and Recreation Department is still seeking vendors for its "Junk in the Trunk" flea market, an annual event that takes place this year on Saturday, July 13, at the Marysville Municipal Courthouse at 1015 State Ave.

P A Fitness opens in Smokey Point

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

Lenny Moskowitz has been running gyms since 1994, and opened the Gold’s Gyms in Marysville in 1996 and in Smokey Point in 2000, so after he heard that the owner to whom he’d sold those Gold’s Gyms in 2006 had gotten shut down in February of this year, he began considering a move back into his old stomping grounds in Smokey Point

WISE Women empowers business owners

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

A new nonprofit organization known as WISE Women (Women Inspiring Successful Entrepreneurs), based in Marysville, is attracting female business owners from local areas who are looking to improve their business or even start a new one.

Centennial Trail Coalition meeting June 20

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

ARLINGTON — The next general meeting of the Centennial Trail Coalition of Snohomish County is set for Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, located at 18513 59th Ave. NE.

Marysville Care Center residents treated to ‘Senior Craft Day’

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

The residents of the Marysville Care Center recently got an opportunity to exercise their creativity, thanks to a group of Everett Community College students with a flair for the artistic.

Marysville Kiwanis Beer Garden adds new alumni night

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Kiwanis Club has added a special alumni night to this year's Strawberry Festival Beer and Wine Garden, to give former classmates a chance to catch up.

Kids' bike helmets, child safety kits available for free June 8

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

SMOKEY POINT — The Marysville Kohl's and Arlington Pediatric Dentistry will serve as sites to help make kids more safe on Saturday, June 8.

Summer Camp signups at Marysville Boys & Girls Club

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

MARYSVILLE — Sign-ups are going on right now for the June 17 through Aug. 30 Summer Camp at the Marysville Boys & Girls Club.

Community Health Centers of Snohomish County open in Arlington this summer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

ARLINGTON — Beginning in August, low-income families will have a new choice of where to go for health care. Community Health Centers of Snohomish County will be opening a clinic next to Cascade Valley Hospital at 326 Stillaguamish Ave. in Arlington.

Garage sale helps support liver transplant

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

James Nott is due for a liver transplant within the next three to four months, and while he does have medical coverage, the 58-year-old Army veteran and retired railroad worker is still facing significant out-of-pocket expenses, so the friends of James and his wife Gina set up a garage sale on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, to help cover the costs associated with the procedure.

Sarvey Wildlife needs volunteers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

The Sarvey Wildlife Care Center has already faced a budget shortfall this year and now, in their busiest season, they face a shortage of another sort — volunteers.

Healthy Community Challenge Day returns June 1

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:04 PDT

MARYSVILLE — The city of Marysville invites area families to get started on getting fit this summer at the fifth annual Healthy Communities Challenge Day, a free community celebration designed to inspire citizens to reach their health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Young achievers fill me with hope | OPINION

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:05 PDT

Reports telling of young achievers who used their school years well give me a lift. I’m talking about valedictorians, scholarship winners, honors for excellence — stars, all of them.

A final message — Keep Growing | GUEST OPINION

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:05 PDT

As I retire from public education after 42 years, I want to leave you with one last message for our students, myself and the Marysville and Tulalip communities. That message is Keep Growing!

Summer activities, events in Marysville | GUEST OPINION

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:05 PDT

Summertime is almost here. City of Marysville and the creative minds in the Parks and Recreation Department have put together a colorful blend of fun special events, camps, classes, activities and recreational opportunities to fill every family member’s calendar.

A Lot Of Talking | WEEKLY CARTOON

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:05 PDT

Michael Jackson, Macarena and the Inclusion Revolution | GUEST OPINION

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:51:05 PDT

Every year around this time, the Marysville-Pilchuck High School cafeteria is transformed for one special evening into a magical wonderland of music, dancing, and fine dining at our annual Life Skills Prom. Organized by parents and National Honor Society students, with the help of generous donations from the PTSA, Tulalip Tribes and other community members, this event gives students with developmental disabilities an opportunity to dress up and have a real night on the town.