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.
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.
United States Rep. Rick Larsen got an abbreviated tour of two north county senior and low-income housing developments on Friday, March 8.
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.
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Police Department still has no suspects for the vandalism and attempted theft of a church truck, bus and trailer on Saturday, March 6.
City of Arlington spokeswoman Kristin Banfield said police are looking to charge vandals who broke into both vehicles and the trailer, which belong to The Point Church in Arlington, with malicious mischief and attempted vehicle theft after officials responded to church members’ 911 call Saturday morning.
Ryan Henderson received an escort from Lakewood Elementary School staff to his parking spot last month when they heard he would be staying on as principal.
Peter Campbell can bring out the best in both horse and student — and that’s the main reason he’s coming back to Arlington.
Taking a holistic approach to horsemanship, the Wyoming resident and lifelong cowboy has taught clinics on the subject for more than 20 years to U.S. and Canadian residents.
ARLINGTON — The practice questions begin as soon as students trickle into Arlington High School teacher Ben Mendro’s room.
What’s the capital of Bulgaria? Sofia. What borders Bulgaria to the north? Romania.
The questions get tougher — and more abstract — but the diversity and quantity of questions don’t phase Ryan Jones.
“We all have our favorites and preferences of categories,” said Jones, a senior. “I feel best about art history. For some reason I get it easier.”
Jones is one of nine Arlington students who take part in the school’s Hi-Q team. Hi-Q requires participating teams to be familiar with the content in 14 standard high school courses and be able to answer questions based on those subjects.
A group of Haller Middle School students decided that the school’s janitorial staff doesn’t get enough credit.
The Lakewood School Board will be seeking more input before deciding on whether the district should re-draw its elementary school boundaries.
Patrick and Kary Michaelis were recently honored by the Snohomish Conservation District for Dairy Farm of the Year.
It’s been a family affair for a local heating system installation and repair business. After surviving a difficult economic climate this past year, Cozy Heating of Arlington has continued to thrive. The business celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009, and owners and managers said they’re hoping to continue to meet the needs of their customers.
The cities of Arlington and Marysville could join 16 other cities in legal action to defend themselves from a tax refund being sought by Verizon Northwest.
