Darrington
Outdoors talks planned at Gold Basin campground
A series of talks are scheduled to learn about ways to enjoy summer weekends at the Gold Basin Campground Amphitheater.The campground is less than three miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center on the Mountain Loop Highway. Each presentation is free and open to the public.
Date: 05/26/2012 | Life
Friends in high places
Influential voices line up for Green Mountain lookout
Date: 05/25/2012 | Local News
Market, music, laser light show for Darrington Day
DARRINGTON -- The second annual Darrington Day is Saturday with activities throughout town.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Local News
Darrington civic booster dies at meeting
DARRINGTON -- Leah Tyson didn't let her disabilities stop her from doing all she could for her community.Tyson, who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and a heart condition, died Wednesday evening after she collapsed during a meeting of the Darrington Area Business Association.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News
Comments in on future of Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- Many people in Snohomish County remember driving up Suiattle River Road in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, also known as Forest Road 26, to popular trailheads, hunting and fishing spots and campgrounds.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Local News
New Forest Service official focused on stewardship
EVERETT -- For the first time in its 100-year history, the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is under the leadership of a woman.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Arlington: Free art tour on SaturdayThe Arlington Arts Council has collected more than 30 works of art over the years. The public collection is the focus of a free hour-long tour at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Date: 05/02/2012 | Local News
Effort continues to save Green Mountain fire lookout
DARRINGTON -- While federal lawyers ponder their next move in the saga of the Green Mountain Forest Fire Lookout, people who care about the landmark in the Glacier Peak Wilderness are continuing efforts to preserve it, talking with lawmakers about preventing it from being torn down.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Arlington: Concert to benefit homelessThe North Cascades Concert Band performs Friday as part of a fundraiser for programs that benefit homeless people in the Arlington area.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Local News
ATV goes from ugly to useful
Senior restores wrecked quad for deputies to patrol trail
Date: 04/16/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Darrington: Raise funds for remodelSkit and Joke Night is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave.The event is a fundraiser for the grange remodeling project. A dessert social is planned for intermission.More info: 360-436-2107.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Local News
Eight fired Sauk-Suiattle workers sue tribe
DARRINGTON -- Eight former employees of the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe have filed suit in its Tribal Court, alleging that the Tribal Council violated its constitution and employee handbook and intentionally discriminated against the former employees.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Darrington: Meeting on skate-BMX parkA community meeting about the skate-BMX park is at 5 p.m. today at the Darrington Family Support and Resource Center, 1075 Fir St.More info: 360-436-0308.Everett: Program offers help for families
Date: 03/29/2012 | Local News
Trafton, Oso groups look to expand community programs
OSO -- The folks who organize community events in Trafton and Oso now are eager to expand the scope of their work.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Local News
Planning resumes for Suiattle River Road work
EVERETT -- In the big timber heyday, loaded log trucks rumbled down the Suiattle River Road to Darrington and lumber mills throughout the county.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Local News
Darrington schools irked by superintendent ruling
DARRINGTON -- The school board is unhappy with a hearing officer's decision last week that Larry Johnson was wrongfully fired from his job as superintendent of the Darrington School District.
Date: 03/22/2012 | Local News
A Honey Bucket in flight
Remote porta-potties have to get emptied somehow (photos)
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Darrington: Business group meets tonightThe Darrington Area Business Association plans to meet at 7 tonight at the Cascade Senior Center, 1115 Darrington St. The public is welcome. More info: Nels Rasmussen at drnels79@gmail.comLakewood: School to produce mystery
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
Public enemy
Forest Service wants your advice on tackling noxious weeds
Date: 03/19/2012 | Local News
Darrington school chief's firing rejected
DARRINGTON -- Larry Johnson was wrongfully fired after the death of an employee at this home in 2010 and he should be reinstated to his job as Darrington School District superintendent, a hearing examiner has ruled.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Local News
Book delves into state’s small town hoops history
DARRINGTON -- Darrington High School alum and sports booster Kevin Ashe can't say enough good about the new book, "Remembering the B."
Date: 03/09/2012 | Local News
Teaching teens that 'love doesn't have to hurt'
Way across the county, in Charlottsville, Va., former college lacrosse player George Huguely V was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday in the...
Date: 02/26/2012 | Local News
What mayors in Snohomish County are paid
If you're going to be a mayor in Snohomish County, you want to be mayor in Everett. That's because the job pulls down an annual salary of $154,956. Not to mention health care and a pension. And that makes sense: Everett is the biggest city in the county. But it doesn't pay to be the head honcho in...
Date: 02/19/2012 | Need to Know
Around Snohomish County
Arlington: Free health screeningStillaguamish Senior Center and Everett Community College School of Nursing are teaming up to offer a free health screening day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the senior center's main hall at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Darrington: Skate park dinner, auctionA Sweethearts' Supper and Silent Auction is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Darrington Community Center, 570 Sauk Ave. A $10 ticket gets you an Italian dinner, socializing and access to the silent auction.
Date: 02/06/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Arlington: Volunteer for city commissionsVolunteers are needed to fill vacancies on Arlington's Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Cemetery Board, which provide support and advice to the mayor and City Council.
Date: 02/01/2012 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Vote on sales tax hike delayedVoters in Arlington won't have to decide on a 0.1 percent sales tax increase until at least the Aug. 7 primary election.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Local News
Hi-Q teams set to square off
ARLINGTON -- North Snohomish County high schools are ready for another season of the academic competition called Hi-Q.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Camano Island needs firefighters
Camano seeks firefightersCamano Island needs more volunteer firefighters.
Date: 12/12/2011 | Local News
Prep boys basketball: Concrete 73, Darrington 62
CONCRETE -- Tyler Clark scored 37 points, 23 in the second half, to lead Concrete to the Northwest 1A/2B win. Chawncey Olsen scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Tim Fenstermaker also scored 21 points for Darrington.
Date: 12/09/2011 | High Schools
Prep girls basketball: Darrington 61, Concrete 42
CONCRETE -- Leading by just two after three quarters, Darrington broke open the Northwest 1A/2B game in the fourth using a full-court, man-to-man pressure to stymie Concrete and outscoring the Lions 23-6 in the final quarter. Amy Miles led the team with six steals and added nine points. The Loggers...
Date: 12/09/2011 | High Schools
North County Update
Arlington: Food bank has new homeThe Arlington Community Food Bank has moved to the Arlington Airport and is open for services today at 18810 59th Drive NE, just east of the intersection of 188th Street and 59th Avenue.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Local News
Darrington football all-leaguers
It was a bit of a rough season for the Darrington football team, but a few Loggers were rewarded for their hard work this season.
Date: 11/28/2011 | Prep Zone
A spirit undimmed
Tara Evans' life changed, but her optimism remained (video)
Date: 11/27/2011 | Local News
A view long blocked
Larsen tours Suiattle River Road, which may reopen in 2013
Date: 11/26/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Mukilteo cookie walk
Mukilteo cookie walkBazaars abound this time of year featuring Christmas decorations, handmade goods, homemade jam, crocheted scarves and reindeer for the front yard.They've planned something different in Mukilteo.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
Arlington horse-rescue group offers calendar fundraiser
Gretchen Salstrom, founder and executive director of People Helping Horses in Arlington, said the organization is selling calendars to support rescued horses in their care.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
City council races in Monroe, Lynnwood and Mukilteo appear headed for recounts
EVERETT -- More than two weeks after election day, three races in Snohomish County are headed for a recount.According to the latest count, Monroe City Council contenders Jim Kamp and Mitch Ruth are tied with 1,573 votes each.
Date: 11/22/2011 | Local News
Darrington volleyball garners honors
Darrington middle blocker Jessica Brooks was named co-MVP and Darrington coach Greg Powell was named coach of the year as the Northwest 1A/2B All-League teams were announced on Monday.
Date: 11/22/2011 | Prep Zone
Fired Darrington school official continues to collect pay as hearing delayed again
DARRINGTON -- Superintendent Larry Johnson continues to collect a paycheck while the Darrington School Board, which fired him in February, continues to wait for Johnson's appeal.
Date: 11/21/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Darrington: Apply to be a fire commissionerDarrington Fire District 24 is accepting letters of interest from people who want to serve as a fire commissioner for the district.
Date: 11/18/2011 | Local News
Athlete of the week -- Nov. 7-12
Donovan EvansDonovan EvansFootball | Lakewood
Date: 11/15/2011 | High Schools
Darrington volleyball has best finish ever
The Darrington girls volleyball team found itself in a strange place on Friday night. Playing in the Yakima SunDome against Riverside Christian, of Yakima, after 10 p.m., the Loggers were having trouble getting acclimated.
Date: 11/15/2011 | High Schools
A dear friend keeps watch over Darrington park
Some of my favorite memories happened in Darrington. Squire Creek County Park was the setting for Memorial Day and Fourth of July camp outs, since the mid-1980s, with all...
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
City races: Stanwood incumbents struggle; Arlington councilwoman trails
In Stanwood, voters asked for a new City Council in the coming year.In returns posted Tuesday evening, Councilman Andy Chappel was behind newcomer Rick Randall.
Date: 11/08/2011 | Local News
Darrington toddler injured in shooting expected to recover
DARRINGTON -- A toddler injured in a shooting in Darrington on Monday night is recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, police said."His injuries are not life threatening," Snohomish County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
Date: 10/25/2011 | Local News
Darrington boy, 18 months old, injured by gunshot
DARRINGTON -- An 18-month-old boy was taken to a Seattle hospital Monday night with a gunshot wound. His condition was not available.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
Washed-out access road to backcountry may yet be repaired
DARRINGTON -- The once-popular Suiattle River Road could be open again by the fall of 2013.Federal funding to fix the road has been extended while the Forest Service completes an environmental assessment of the planned repairs.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: High school honoredArlington High School has been recognized as a 2011 Washington School of Distinction. The title was awarded to 99 schools in the state, the top 5 percent, for outstanding improvement in student achievement.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Civic boards seats openingsThe city of Arlington is looking for volunteers to fill a vacancy on the Arlington Library Board and the high school student position vacancy on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission.
Date: 10/19/2011 | Local News
Arlington, Darrington companies announce layoffs coming in December
Employers in Arlington and Darrington have notified the state Employment Security Department of their plans to make major layoffs in December. Department spokesman Rick Van Cise said lumber mill Hampton Affiliates plans to lay off 76 people on Dec. 12. Blue Scope Buildings North America of...
Date: 10/14/2011 | Business
Forest roads near Darrington reopen
DARRINGTON -- Many hikers have been waiting years for the chance to get back up to the Meadow Mountain and Crystal Lake trails in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Date: 10/12/2011 | Local News
New volleyball coaches' poll
Here's the newest Washington State Coaches Association coaches' poll. There's some movement among local teams with Jackson moving down from No. 2 to 4 and Monroe moving out of the poll all together. Kamiak will likely slide out of the top 10 after
Date: 10/11/2011 | Prep Zone
North county update
Arlington: College day at high schoolArlington High School has scheduled its annual College Day on Tuesday.Community colleges, state colleges and universities plan to have representatives in attendance to answer questions and provide information.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
'Project Runway' purse and more available at Darrington dinner auction
Wyonne Perrault says they would love to have a big crowd at a benefit Saturday night in Darrington.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Blood drive set for EvCC on Tuesday, Wednesday
Donate blood at EvCCEverett Community College and the Puget Sound Blood Center have scheduled a blood drive at the college and need donors.The blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the college's Jackson Center.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Two friends compete for Darrington mayor’s office
DARRINGTON -- Mayor Joyce Jones says she's ready for a third term. Town Councilman Dan Rankin says it's time for him to take on a bigger role.
Date: 10/06/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Camano Island: Help for elementary kidsA free after-school program for elementary students called iPlace operates from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Island Baptist Church near Camano Plaza.
Date: 10/05/2011 | Local News
Prep football: Darrington 51, Chief Leschi 12
DARRINGTON -- Former University of Washington head football coach Jim Lambright spoke with the Darrington Loggers football team prior to its tilt with Chief Leschi, Friday.
Date: 09/30/2011 | High Schools
Jake & Blake show
Football preview: Arlington, Lake Stevens both led by QBs
Date: 09/30/2011 | High Schools
North County Update
Arlington: Event will help fund scholarshipsArlington Dollars for Scholars, which distributes scholarships for high school seniors each year, is sponsoring its fall fundraiser. Last spring the chapter awarded $50,000 to 73 students.
Date: 09/28/2011 | Local News
Darrington’s Sauk-Suiattle Tribe welcomes first dugout canoe in generations
DARRINGTON -- For the first time in generations, the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe has a new shovel-nose dugout river canoe.The cedar canoe was delivered to the tribe Sept. 17 by Lummi tribal artist and Salish cultural scholar Felix Solomon, who had been commissioned to carve the canoe.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Apply for vacant council seatArlington city officials are accepting applications from residents interested in filling the vacant seat on the City Council following the death of Councilman Scott Solla earlier this month.
Date: 09/21/2011 | Local News
Hiker injured on trail near Darrington
DARRINGTON -- A woman was escorted off a trail in the Darrington area on Monday after she was injured while hiking.The woman fell on the trail about 3:30 p.m., about two miles from the Boulder Creek trailhead, officials said. Her injuries weren't believed to be life-threatening.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Support for families living with mental illness
A series of six weekly classes to help family members and friends of children who are living with a mental illness is being offered by the Snohomish County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness beginning on Sept. 29.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Local News
Prep volleyball: Darrington 3, Sultan 0
DARRINGTON -- Jessica Brooks led Darrington with 12 kills and four blocks, and Amy Miles added nine kills and six blocks in a nonleague win. Monica Franke was 20-for-20 serving with an ace for Darrington (3-0 overall), as her team took the game in three sets 25-22, 25-13 and 25-13. Sultan is 0-3...
Date: 09/19/2011 | High Schools
Suiattle River Road gains support from Darrington residents
DARRINGTON -- People in this town want the Suiattle River Road back.They want it for their own use as a way to get up into the mountains to beloved fishing holes and campgrounds such as Buck Creek, and to cherished trails, including those that connect with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Date: 09/17/2011 | Local News
Get a look at lookouts at lecture in Darrington
Learn something about the area's fire lookouts at a slideshow and presentation about the historical structures and the people who staffed them.
Date: 09/17/2011 | Life
Many groups helping Arlington’s Kid’s Kloset fill needs
ARLINGTON -- In the current economy, a growing number of parents are finding they can use the help from groups such as Kids' Kloset in Arlington.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Donation aids fire districtThanks to a donation, more Snohomish County Fire District 21 vehicles are outfitted with automated external defibrillators, equipment used to shock a heart back into rhythm.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Local News
Officials hold Darrington open house to discuss the Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- People with concerns about forest road projects and access into the Darrington District of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are encouraged to attend an open house Thursday.
Date: 09/14/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Emergency response class plannedThe Arlington Fire Department plans to host a Community Emergency Response Team training class this fall. The weekly class starts Sept. 29 and goes through Nov. 10.
Date: 09/14/2011 | Local News
Discuss damaged road during open house in Darrington
The Darrington Ranger District is holding an open house from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15 for public discussion of repair projects and access to the flood-damaged Suiattle River Road (Forest Service Road 26).
Date: 09/10/2011 | Life
Our Towns: North County Update
Arlington: Book sale at the libraryThe annual book sale by the Friends of the Arlington Library group is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 across from the library at Second and Washington streets. Checks and cash will be accepted.
Date: 08/29/2011 | Local News
New community center gym floor ready for Darrington’s high school athletes
DARRINGTON -- After three years of work, it's ready just in time for the Darrington High School volleyball team's first turnout Aug. 22.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Comment on county parksThe Snohomish County parks department plans to host the second of three open-house meetings about parks Tuesday night at Arlington High School.
Date: 08/17/2011 | Local News
Search and rescue crew aid hikers in two incidents
DARRINGTON -- Snohomish County Search and Rescue crews went out twice Monday to help hikers in trouble.Two men and a 17-year-old boy were reported overdue from a hike in the Skagit County area north of Darrington, Snohomish County sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
Date: 08/16/2011 | Local News
Darrington's having a Meltdown
For the 11th year, the Summer Meltdown will feature a number of local bands boogying, rocking and transforming a weekend in Darrington into a memorable party.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Entertainment
Front Porch: Poetry readings at Arlington gallery
Poetry at the galleryArlington's fogdog gallery offers poetry every second and fourth Thursday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the gallery, 318 North Olympic Ave., Arlington.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Local News
Darrington festival salutes great names in rock 'n' roll
StrutzFest, an annual classic rock celebration at Darrington Music Park, is a big party where great rock 'n' roll acts come to life thanks to a strong lineup of tribute bands.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Entertainment
In small town Darrington, candidates are ‘all friends’
DARRINGTON -- Kerry Frable decided against running for re-election to Position 5 on the Town Council, but three people stepped up to enter the primary election for his seat.
Date: 07/23/2011 | Local News
Bluegrass festival continues
Head to Darrington for 35th annual event
Date: 07/16/2011 | Entertainment
Sailors strum their stuff at Darrington Bluegrass Festival
The twang of banjos and mandolins will fill the mountain air in Darrington this weekend.It's the 35th Darrington Bluegrass Festival, a three-day event that draws acts (and fans) from around the country.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Entertainment
North County Update
Arlington: Outdoor movies back at parkCity parks and recreation's annual Summer Outdoor Movie Nights at Terrace Park, at 809 Fifth St., kicks off Thursday with a showing of "Yogi Bear."Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. and the movie rolls at about 9 p.m.
Date: 07/13/2011 | Local News
Come to the rescue of group that helps animals
By Kristi O'HarranHerald ColumnistThere is an organization on Whidbey Island that helps critters of all kinds.But it isn't a shelter or a rescue group.The Whidbey Island Rescue Fund raises money for the cause.
Date: 07/01/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Classic cars roll into Stanwood this weekend
Stanwood car showTwin City Idlers 9th annual Classic, Antique and Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is planned for Stanwood.See rigs downtown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. A controlled cruise begins at 7 p.m. tonight.
Date: 06/25/2011 | Local News
north county update
Arlington: Fly-In offers scholarshipThe Arlington Fly-In is set to present a scholarship to a young person who wants to learn to fly and use those skills to help others. The application deadline is July 1.More info: travis.brandt@rocketmail.com
Date: 06/24/2011 | Local News
Concerns raised about Sauk-Suiattle tribal firings
DARRINGTON -- The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants members of the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe to make sure its actions won't harm federal funding for the tribe.
Date: 06/22/2011 | Local News
Despite petition, Darrington fire chief remains on job
DARRINGTON -- Fire Chief Dennis Fenstermaker continues to lead Fire District 24.In response to a petition by more than 500 district residents who called for the chief's removal, the fire commission sent out a letter Monday stating that it sees no reason to terminate the chief.
Date: 06/21/2011 | Local News
Darrington to mark 120 years with party Saturday
DARRINGTON -- The volunteer economic development group in this town is rolling out its first big event Saturday and they want y'all there.This old logging-mining-hiking-and-bluegrass-music-playing town is celebrating its 120th birthday this year.
Date: 06/17/2011 | Local News
Sauk-Suiattle Tribe fires 11 of its 64 employees in dispute among council members
DARRINGTON -- A group of people have been fired by the small Sauk-Suiattle Tribe amid a dispute among members of the Tribal Council.Sauk-Suiattle Chairwoman Janice Mabee confirmed that 11 of the tribe's 64 employees were fired on Friday, a move she said she did not support.
Date: 06/16/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Club recognizes city workerAt its annual luncheon, the Arlington Garden Club honored Bill Blake, the city of Arlington's natural resources manager.
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
Three days to file for Fire District 24 position
DARRINGTON -- The county auditor plans a special three-day candidate filing period for a vacancy on the Fire District 24 Board of Commissioners.The special filing period for Position 2 begins today and continues until 5 p.m. Friday.
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
Meeting to discuss emergency medical services in Darrington
DARRINGTON -- Fire District Commissioners Dennis Vincent and Steve Ekstrand expect a heated meeting Monday, which could be the culmination of two months of debate about emergency medical services.It's an issue that has split this town in two.
Date: 06/11/2011 | Local News
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