Letter carriers collect for food bank | SLIDESHOW
Kirk Boxleitner
Mary Jo Schoeben fills up crates with donations from the May 11 Letter Carriers Food Drive to restock the Arlington Community Food Bank’s virtually empty shelves.
The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 11, couldn’t have come too soon for the Arlington Community Food Bank.
SR 529 Ebey Slough bridge in Marysville closed May 17-19 | UPDATE
MARYSVILLE — The closure of SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge planned for May 17-19 has been canceled.
School boards hold joint meeting at BPAC
The Arlington School District’s Board of Directors and superintendent met with those of the Marysville, Everett and Mount Vernon school districts on Saturday, May 11, to take a tentative new method of measuring superintendent performance out for a test drive.
‘Click it or Ticket’ patrols take on texters, talkers
Between May 20 and June 2, motorists in Snohomish County can expect to see law enforcement patrolling city and county roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers, as well as drivers using their cell phones.
Stillaguamish Senior Center burglarized a second time
ARLINGTON — On the morning of Monday, May 6, Stillaguamish Senior Center staff members found they'd been made the victims of a second weekend burglary within a two-week period.
Arlington encourages responsible pet ownership
At an April 22 workshop, the Arlington City Council considered the renewal of a contract with the Humane Society of Skagit Valley for the care and housing of stray animals found in Arlington, and while the contract has already saved money for the city, officials have additional ideas on how to drive down the cost for animal control.
Arlington Police arrest two in weekend armed robberies
ARLINGTON — On Sunday, May 5, Arlington Police arrested two 19-year-old male suspects from Arlington for investigation of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, related to three armed robberies of an espresso stand and two convenience stores in downtown Arlington that occurred over the weekend. The suspects are also believed to be responsible for the Feb. 5 armed robbery of Moe's Espresso, located in the 100 block of W. Division Street.
Carlile no longer employed by Marysville Police Department
MARYSVILLE — As a result of the findings of a Marysville Police Department internal affairs investigation, Officer Derek Carlile's employment with the city of Marysville has been terminated, effective immediately as of Monday, May 6.
Increased congestion at Marysville/Tulalip I-5 interchange May 7-10
MARYSVILLE — Drivers who use the Interstate 5 off-ramps to Fourth Street in Marysville and Marine View Drive in Tulalip may experience increased congestion beginning the morning of Tuesday, May 7.
UPDATE | Stillaguamish River drowning victim identified as Everett man
ARLINGTON — The Snohomish County Medical Examiner has identified the male victim involved in an accident on the Stillaguamish River on Sunday, May 5, as 54 year-old Jay R. Griffin from Everett. The Medical Examiner's Office has listed the cause of death as drowning.
TBD ballot resolution moves forward
ARLINGTON — The Transportation Benefit District Board workshop meeting on May 2 kicked off with some expressed concerns about the news coverage to date of the upcoming TBD ballot resolution, with Arlington City Council member Steve Baker worrying that the phrases “street improvements” and “street maintenance” could send the wrong message.
