ARLINGTON — It’s become a two-man race for Dick Butner’s former seat on the Arlington City Council. Mike Hopson tossed his hat into the ring for Position 6.
ARLINGTON – Terri Bookey has the perfect name for someone who loves reading.
As director of learning for Arlington Public Schools, she wants to instill that love of reading in students, too.
MARYSVILLE — After helping two of his children struggling to swim at Twin Lakes Park, a dad had to be helped himself by bystanders.
TULALIP – The Tulalip Tribes filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court June 12 against the state and Snohomish County.
MARYSVILLE — The Stilly Valley Blue Steal Little League baseball team lost in the final of the Strawberry Tournament to the Everett Mariners 10-8 June 11 at Cedar Field.
SMOKEY POINT — Although Arlington Public Works Director Jim Kelly’s address to the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce June 9 began jovially, with him apologizing in advance because “I’m an engineer, so I love numbers and acronyms,” he was serious about addressing how the city’s transportation infrastructure affects the lives of residents and visitors alike.
EVERETT – David Thorsen of Arlington admitted to killing his sister and will serve 17 years in prison for it.
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Police Department introduced its newest personnel to the City Council June 1, as Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman presented Officer Justin Olson for his badge-pinning, and noted Officer Seth Kinney’s new duties as partner to the K-9 named “Oso.”
ARLINGTON — “It’s surreal,” Seigo Hall said, as he stood on the field of the John C. Larson Stadium after he and his classmates had turned their tassels and tossed their caps in the air.
LAKEWOOD – About 32 students received scholarships and awards at Lakewood High School this graduation season.
LAKEWOOD — Lakewood High School graduated its class of 2015 June 5.
ARLINGTON — Kristin Garcia is still settling into her new job as finance director for Arlington, but she already sees a city that weathered the worst of the recession and is poised to take advantage of a promising economy.
ARLINGTON — Friends and family of Dick Butner gathered at Weller Funeral Home May 29 to share their memories of a man who made public service his nearly lifelong vocation.
