Students provide a Day of Service | SLIDESHOW
Kirk Boxleitner
Because Arlington senior Sandee Wynkoop, left, suffers from degenerative disc disease and osteoporosis, it takes teen volunteers such as Edgar Carretero, of the Marysville YMCA Minority Achievers Program, to help her with household chores such as hanging her own pictures on the wall.
Although the year’s first snowfall forced them to push back their plans, Marysville youths still took “a day on, not a day off” to help out an Arlington woman in need, as part of a broader campaign to honor the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Snohomish Health District rules out drinking water as source of disease in illness investigation
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The Snohomish Health District is continuing its investigation of an illness that struck participants in a statewide cheerleading competition on Feb. 4 at Comcast Arena in Everett. Several Snohomish County schools participated. So far, 46 Snohomish County residents reported they were ill in connection with the event. Nearly 200 have reported illness statewide.
Marriage-equality law clears House; Governor's signature next
The final tally Wednesday of votes in the state House of Representatives on ESSB 6239 legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington state was 55 yea and 43 nay.
Marysville cheerleaders fall ill after competition in Everett
MARYSVILLE — Five Marysville-Pilchuck High School cheerleaders were among those who reportedly fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea after attending a cheerleading competition in Everett on Saturday, Feb. 4.
McDuffy gives State of the District
In her fourth year as superintendent of the Arlington School District, Dr. Kris McDuffy reiterated her belief that teaching children is “the world’s most important, challenging and rewarding work” during her annual State of the District address on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
February 8, 2012
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Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill; House review next
As Senate President Brad Owens announced that the same-sex marriage bill, ESSB 6239, had passed, an anxious audience of hundreds watching attentively during tense floor debate erupted with applause.
Arlington students get education on solar energy, their own solar panel from Marysville company
MARYSVILLE — A Marysville solar panel manufacturer provided an education on solar energy to several Arlington-area students and their families, but their teacher is already aiming to use what they gained that day to educate the community beyond.
Larsen informs local farmers they're eligible for federal disaster support
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen of Arlington informed farmers in the Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan and Island counties on Monday, Jan. 30, that they're eligible to apply for federal disaster support.
January 31, 2012
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Ballots due on Arlington schools' levy by Feb. 14
ARLINGTON — On Feb. 14, Arlington voters will be asked to vote on the replacement of an expiring school programs and operation levy for the Arlington Public Schools.
January 30, 2012
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AAUW offers scholarships for 2012
LAKEWOOD — The local chapter of the American Association of University Women is offering two or three scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.
January 30, 2012
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City of Arlington seeking volunteers for boards and commissions
ARLINGTON — The city of Arlington is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Cemetery Board.
January 27, 2012
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