VCS celebrates past, looks to future
Kirk Boxleitner
The long-running Voices of the Village band, seen here performing at the Medallion Hotel on May 18, is a program that Village Community Services provides to allow adults with disabilities a creative and social outlet.
Arlington's McTeacher’s Night raises funds
After raising $409 for “Meals ‘til Monday” at their May 4 “Safeway Takeover,” the Arlington High School DECA program raised an additional $475 for “Meals ‘til Monday” through their McTeacher’s Night at the Arlington McDonald’s on Thursday, May 16.
Candidates file to run for local councils, school boards
The filing period to run in the Aug. 5 primary election and the Nov. 5 general election ended May 17 and saw a number of candidates file to run for a variety of local offices.
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Arlington, Marysville observe Memorial Day May 27
The American Legion posts of Arlington and Marysville will once again be organizing observances of Memorial Day, this year on Monday, May 27.
Arlington VFW, Funeral Alternatives of Marysville collect old U.S. flags
SMOKEY POINT — In recognition of the upcoming national holidays, Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1561 will partner with Funeral Alternatives of Marysville to collect weathered and distressed U.S. flags for proper retirement, in accordance with U.S. flag code. All flags will be properly handled, cared for and honored.
AHS French students present 'Les Enfants d'Izieu' May 22
ARLINGTON — Arlington High School's Advanced French class will present a reader's theater production on Wednesday, May 22, entitled "Les Enfants d'Izieu," about 44 children and seven teachers who were taken by the Nazis from their school, in an isolated area of France during World War II, and ultimately put to death at Auschwitz.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
'Bark For Life' comes to Arlington May 18
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society is staging its own "Bark For Life" event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Haller Middle School football field.
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
