With Democrats very much in control in Olympia, and Republicans on the sidelines, one would expect the legislature to close this year’s looming $2.8 billion budget gap with orderly dispatch. Instead Washingtonians were treated to a dizzying round of closed-door meetings, surprise hearings, do-overs, missed deadlines and bills with no text.
Voters will have a chance this summer to decide whether they want to continue funding an expiring emergency medical services levy beyond 2010.
United States House candidate and Arlington resident John Koster was recently applauded by an organization for “opposing legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.”
Marysville Police will be joining the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol in conducting extra seatbelt patrols during nighttime hours from May 24 through June 6 as part of “Click It or Ticket.”
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a robbery outside a Marysville grocery May 9 that left an Arlington woman hospitalized for her injuries.
A musical group that plays country music from a variety of countries will soon bring their talents to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.
Students from Arlington were well-represented during the Special Olympics Washington’s Northwest Region 2010 meet at Marysville-Pilchuck High School May 2.
A recent evaluation conducted by North County Fire Authority may save some residents money on their homeowners insurance.
Marysville resident Diane Tillman is currently interviewing families interested in making a difference by hosting a high school student on a full scholarship provided by the U.S. State Department.
An Arlington woman was injured in a robbery outside a Marysville grocery late in the evening of May 9.
Garbage haulers and their employer recently reached agreement on a five-year contract, ratifying terms on Sunday, May 2.
The Eagles’ pitching kept them in a winable game, they just weren’t able to bring home any runs.
Monroe provided most of the highlights in a 4-0 shutout of Arlington on May 23, putting the Eagles in a position where they need wins fast to earn the right to keep playing.
The Lady Eagles experienced something rare as they started the second half of the tennis season: a loss.
While Arlington swept the doubles play, they ended up being swept in singles matches with a 4-3 Wesco North loss May 23, accounting for just its third of the season.
