Granite Falls
Ex-Granite Falls police chief put on paid leave
GRANITE FALLS -- The former police chief of Granite Falls is on paid administrative leave at his new job.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News
Granite Falls ex-police chief focus of investigation
GRANITE FALLS -- Past problems handling cash at the Granite Falls Police Department were so serious that the city recently returned roughly $2,000, apparently seized in violation of state law.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Local News
Granite Falls mayor loses cafe when owner evicts him
GRANITE FALLS -- The landmark Timberline Cafe owned by Mayor Haroon Saleem shut down this weekend after the landlord said the mayor had failed to pay rent for more than a year.
Date: 05/02/2012 | 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
2 arrested after Granite Falls woman wakes to intruder
GRANITE FALLS -- Two suspected burglars were arrested Tuesday after one of them reportedly threatened to stab a grandmother during a break-in.A Granite Falls woman woke up about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday to find a man in her bedroom with a knife, according to a police affidavit.
Date: 04/05/2012 | Local News
Inmate gives police lead in obituary burglaries
MARYSVILLE -- Their bravado might prove their undoing.An inmate at the Snohomish County Jail told detectives he knew who was responsible for a string of obituary-related burglaries because the suspects had bragged about their methods, according to court papers.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Local News
Our Towns: Around the County
Granite Falls: Drama students stage comedyThe Granite Falls High School Drama department is scheduled to perform the comedy "Mirth and Mayhem."
Date: 04/04/2012 | Local News
Stopping wrong-way drivers no simple task
Gary Hayes of Silver Lake writes: I have been hearing more about people driving the wrong way on our highways. It made me think about the one-way spike strips that you used to see at the exit of the drive-in movies. Why can't those be installed part way down the off ramps to prevent wrong way...
Date: 04/02/2012 | Street Smarts
Granite Falls Spring Turkey Shoot is Sunday
GRANITE FALLS -- There should be plenty of frozen turkeys and hams to give to sharp shooters at the Granite Falls Sportsmen's Club Spring Turkey Shoot.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Local News
No injuries in fire under Granite Falls bridge
GRANITE FALLS -- No injuries were reported after a large fire broke out underneath a bridge near Granite Falls on Monday.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Granite Falls: Horse camp holds essay contestHorse Country Farm's annual horse essay contest is back.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
School winners
Lake Stevens student earns FFA first place Ben Foster, a senior at Lake Stevens High School, recently took Individual First Place Overall Winner in Regional FFA Completion in the area of Nursery and Landscape.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Life
Drive and determination
Granite Falls students intend to win eco-car competitions
Date: 03/08/2012 | 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
School Winners
Rotary Club honors Kamiak student The Rotary Club of South Everett-Mukilteo recently honored McKenzie Strickland as their Kamiak High School Student of the Month for December.
Date: 02/13/2012 | Life
Tigers reborn
First-year coach Jim Wilson lit a fire under Granite Falls' boys
Date: 02/10/2012 | High Schools
Unused medicine a toxic dilemma
Rebecca Runyon thought she had taken ample precaution.The Granite Falls woman didn't know how to properly dispose of her stepfather's old unmarked medicines after he died. So she stored them in a wooden cabinet next to the fireplace.
Date: 02/05/2012 | Local News
Granite Falls teacher earns national VFW award
GRANITE FALLS -- Monte Cristo Elementary teacher Debra Howell received a phone call last week from the national headquarters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Local News
Sheriff's helping hand
Lovick helped organize food drive for Granite Falls school
Date: 01/13/2012 | Local News
Fighting fires, aiding readers
Granite Falls firefighters help kids learn to read
Date: 01/13/2012 | 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
Granite Falls homicide victim identified as Tacoma man
GRANITE FALLS -- Officials on Monday identified a man who was found dead last week in the Granite Falls area.
Date: 01/09/2012 | Local News
Sno-Isle Libraries to run Granite Falls library
GRANITE FALLS -- The city's library is changing hands.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Local News
Major Crimes Unit investigating suspicious death in Granite Falls
MARYSVILLE -- A death investigation is under way after a man's body was found Tuesday in rural Snohomish County.County sheriff's detectives found the body in an undisclosed outdoors location in the Granite Falls area, sheriff's bureau chief Kevin Prentiss said.
Date: 01/05/2012 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Watch a free kids' movie Wednesday"The Smurfs" is this year's free film for kids at the Olympic Theater in downtown Arlington.Offered by the city, an anonymous donor and the theater, the annual winter break movie usually packs in crowds.
Date: 12/28/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls martial arts instructor meets need for youth center in town
GRANITE FALLS -- Aaron Sallade expects kids to fill the city's new youth center after school starts again next year.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Local News
Family of Marysville girl killed in accident at ice caves plans lawsuit
A press conference has been set for 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tacoma to announce a lawsuit in the death of Grace Tam, a Marysville girl killed by falling ice at the Big Four Ice Caves in July 2010.
Date: 12/20/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls students exceed food drive goal with 16,058 food items and $6,919
GRANITE FALLS -- Students at Granite Falls High School set two goals for their annual food drive. They wanted to collect 15,000 food items and $3,000. By Monday, the last day of the drive, students had collected much more.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Granite Falls school office moving
School office movingThe Granite Falls School District administration office is set to move Thursday to 205 N. Alder Ave.
Date: 12/13/2011 | Local News
Disappearance of Granite Falls woman remains a mystery
GRANITE FALLS -- More than six months have passed since Angela Gilbert went missing.Her disappearance remains under investigation, though detectives won't say much about what they've learned.
Date: 12/12/2011 | Local News
Family covets sketch of hero
Holding such a precious portrait was a once-in-a-lifetime honor.
Date: 12/12/2011 | Local News
Battle at the Border
At Blaine H.S.BLAINE -- Jessie Lopez earned a close 2-0 victory at 138-pounds over Mt. Vernon's Pavel Okara, to help lead the Everett Seagulls to a ninth place finish at the Battle at the Border wrestling tournament in Blaine, Wash.
Date: 12/10/2011 | High Schools
Front Porch: Granite Falls High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Hall of FameNominations are being accepted for the annual Granite Falls High School Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Local News
Prep girls basketball: Shouth Whidbey 45, Granite Falls 37
LANGLEY -- Southy Whidbey maintained its perch atop the Cascade Conference with a league win over the Tigers. Ellie Green scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for the Falcons. Lacey Williams also recorded double-digit rebounds with 10 to go with six points. The Tigers Rhiannon Alexander had 10...
Date: 12/09/2011 | High Schools
Prep boys basketball: Granite Falls 65, South Whidbey 61
GRANITE FALLS -- Senior Shawn Madigan led Granite Falls with 16 points and Sophomore Evan West contributed five steals and 10 assists in the Cascade Conference win. Zach Comfort led South Whidbey with 21 points.At Granite Falls H.S.South Whidbey 9 8 15 29 -- 61
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
Pool-playing Chihuahua shows his skill on 'Tonight Show' (video)
Amadeus, the black Chihuahua who has become famous for playing pool, showed off his skills this week on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
Date: 12/08/2011 | Local News
North County briefly
Arlington: Whidbey poet to read at galleryFogdog Gallery, 318 N. Olympic Ave., at the Petite Sweet Bakery, continues its poetry readings at 7 p.m. Thursday with Lorraine Healy of Whidbey Island.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls considers sheriff’s contract
Another city in Snohomish County is exploring the idea of merging its police department into the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.Granite Falls City Council members voted on Nov. 30 to authorize Mayor Haroon Saleem to discuss a possible police services contract.
Date: 12/06/2011 | Sirens
Going on Leno
Granite Falls couple's dog to play pool on 'Tonight Show' (video)
Date: 12/05/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Food Bank moving The Arlington Community Food Bank is moving to a temporary location at the Arlington Airport and is set to be open for services Tuesday. The new location is at 18810 59th Drive NE, just east of the intersection of 188th Street and 59th Avenue.
Date: 12/02/2011 | Local News
Family traditions
Generations visit Tree Patch to cut their Christmas tree
Date: 11/30/2011 | Local News
Vote for best defender
Cast your vote for the All-Area defensive player of the year
Date: 11/29/2011 | Prep Zone
Man arrested for vehicular assault near Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS -- A man was booked for investigation of vehicular assault Thursday after he reportedly hit another man with a car.The victim, 21, of Marysville, apparently was the man's girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, Snohomish County sheriff's bureau chief Kevin Prentiss said.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Help out with Nativity FestivalThe Arlington Nativity Festival is a new, non-denominational Christmas event for all ages set for Dec. 8, 9, 10 and 11 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17222 43rd Ave NE. Admission is free.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
Girls hoops team capsules
A sneak peek at the area's girls basketball teams
Date: 11/24/2011 | High Schools
Arson at Granite Falls home may be linked to burglary, police say
GRANITE FALLS -- Detectives are investigating an arson at a Granite Falls home on Tuesday night.*The fire was reported just after 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Prospect Avenue, officials said.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Make a Christmas wreathThe Arlington Garden Club is holding its annual holiday wreath-making workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday in the community room at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.Suggested donation is $4 for greenery and instruction.
Date: 11/23/2011 | Local News
All-Cascade Conference
2011 Fall Cascade Conference All-League selections
Date: 11/22/2011 | High Schools
Granite Falls fatal crash remains under investigation
GRANITE FALLS -- A crash that took the life of a Granite Falls teacher in September remains under investigation.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Soaked for a good cause
Students rewarded with a chance to douse the principal
Date: 11/11/2011 | 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
Front Porch: Camp in the winter
Camp in the winterThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reports that more than 80 parks are remaining open seven days a week this season.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Workshop open to all researchersThe Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society plans to host genealogical researcher Eric Stroschein at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the society's library, 135 S. Olympic Ave. The presentation is free.
Date: 11/04/2011 | Local News
Officer, can you grab my wallet drugs?
GRANITE FALLS -- The arrest of a Granite Falls man serves as a reminder of the old adage: Be careful what you wish for?A Granite Falls police officer pulled over a white pickup as it left a closed park early Friday morning.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Sirens
Two political newcomers run for Granite Falls City Council seat
GRANITE FALLS -- Two people new to politics are aiming to become the city's newest council member.
Date: 10/06/2011 | Local News
Leading the way
Becky Gilbertson balances classes, sports, student government
Date: 10/03/2011 | Life
Front Porch: Granite Falls celebrates Railroad and Reunion Days
Party in Granite FallsThe annual Railroad and Reunion Days celebration in Granite Falls today is set to feature a children's parade and a grand parade along S. Granite Avenue.
Date: 10/01/2011 | Local News
Prep football: Granite Falls 35, Coupeville 28
COUPEVILLE -- Kyle Everett had 10 carries for 85 yards and three touchdowns to lead Granite Falls in its first win of the season in the Cascade Conference game. Brandon Leitzke carried the ball 22 times for 184 yards and totaled 299 all-purpose yards, also for Granite Falls.
Date: 09/30/2011 | High Schools
Prep volleyball: King's 3, Granite Falls 0
SHORELINE -- Payton Young led undefeated King's to its seventh win of the season with six kills, 12 digs and three aces. Kaitlin Fransen added nine kills and three blocks, while McKenzie Daniels contributed 18 assists. King's (7-0 league, 7-0 overall) won the sets 25-15, 25-3 and 25-10. Breanna...
Date: 09/29/2011 | High Schools
Prep soccer: Cedarcrest 5, Granite Falls 0
GRANITE FALLS -- Karli White scored three goals and Maggie Pleis added a goal and three assists for Cedarcrest in the Cascade Conference win. Gwen Bieck scored the other goal for the Red Wolves. Bailey Parish and Nichole Pearson split time in goal for Cedarcrest (5-1 league, 7-1 overall). The...
Date: 09/29/2011 | High Schools
Professor, planner recalled for serving Granite Falls
Frank Mason, a professor at California State University, Northridge, was so interested in the success of his students, he handed out his home phone number so they could call with questions.
Date: 09/25/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls kindergartners throw surprise party for 90-year-old volunteer, ‘Grandma Helen’
GRANITE FALLS -- The kindergartners waited as quietly as they could.
Date: 09/24/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls man, who was linked to missing woman, likely died from drowning
GRANITE FALLS -- A man whose body was pulled from the South Fork Stillaguamish River in July likely drowned, officials said Thursday.
Date: 09/22/2011 | Local News
Teacher with 'big heart' dies from injuries suffered in car crash
GRANITE FALLS -- Suzy Armstrong was drawn to helping children with special needs.For many years, she taught deaf and hearing-impaired students in Seattle.
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
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
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
Teen injured on trail near Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS -- A 15-year-old boy hurt while hiking Monday was flown by Snohomish County Search and Rescue helicopter to Granite Falls.
Date: 09/07/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: See the Iron Maiden
See the Iron MaidenThe award-winning, fuel-efficient car made by the Granite Falls ShopGirls is coming to Arlington Drag Strip Reunion and Car Show.
Date: 08/31/2011 | Local News
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
Public Meetings
WednesdayEverett City Council, 6:30 p.m., City Hall chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. www.everettwa.org.
Date: 08/28/2011 | Local News
Casino makes donation to Granite Falls Senior Center
GRANITE FALLS -- The Granite Falls Senior Center can pay off its new roof.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Volleyball teams formingArlington Boys & Girls Club offers volleyball for boys and girls in third grade through high school beginning Sept. 12.Registration goes through Sept. 9. Teams practice two nights a week with games on Saturday.
Date: 08/24/2011 | Local News
New fitness media center coming to Granite Falls Middle School
GRANITE FALLS -- Robynn Barth wants to bring a fitness media center to Granite Falls Middle School.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Local News
Billing switch for Granite Falls aid calls
GRANITE FALLS -- Snohomish County Fire District 8 in Lake Stevens is taking over billing services for people who take rides in Granite Falls ambulances.
Date: 08/17/2011 | Local News
Life Story: ‘Mr. Eagle’ Joe Beckman dedicated to work of Granite Falls service club
GRANITE FALLS -- Mr. Eagle was a fitting name for Joe Beckman.He was a tireless worker for the Granite Falls F.O.E. 3358 who sometimes took on too much.
Date: 08/14/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Lincoln has returned
USS Lincoln is homeThere she is. The USS Abraham Lincoln docked Friday morning after training at sea near Los Angeles.
Date: 08/13/2011 | Local News
Ex-Granite Falls police chief sentenced for scamming disabled people
SEATTLE -- A former longtime Granite Falls police chief was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison for a scam that bilked more than $625,000 from developmentally disabled people.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Local News
Granite Falls man gets three months for threatening deputies
EVERETT -- A Granite Falls man was sentenced on Wednesday to three months in jail for threats he made to sheriff's deputies in May.
Date: 08/10/2011 | Local News
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
North county update
Arlington: Road meeting TuesdayA meeting about the development of 173rd Street NE is scheduled Tuesday in the Arlington Council Chambers located behind City Hall.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Darrington: Live music at Strutzfest The annual live music festival, Strutzfest, begins Friday at the Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheater.
Date: 08/03/2011 | Local News
Dead man pulled from river may have been last person to see missing woman
GRANITE FALLS -- A man whose body was found in the South Fork Stillaguamish River on Sunday might be the last person to have seen a Granite Falls woman before she disappeared in June.
Date: 07/26/2011 | Local News
Three vie for one position on Granite Falls City Council
GRANITE FALLS -- Three people are running for one position on the Granite Falls City Council.
Date: 07/25/2011 | Local News
Senior center needs new roof
GRANITE FALLS -- If it's a Wednesday night it's time for bingo at the Granite Falls Senior Center.Playing bingo is fun, and provides a good reason to meet up with friends at the center every week, said Marysville resident Shirley Booth.
Date: 07/22/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Learn how to win a ribbon at the fair
Fair ribbon timeThe Evergreen State Fair begins at the end of August. Learn about how to enter, and perhaps win a ribbon, in the baked goods and home preserved food categories at the fair.
Date: 07/20/2011 | Local News
Bodies found near Verlot
Sheriff's spokeswoman says foul play not suspected
Date: 07/19/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Tribe adds gas station at casinoAngel of the Winds Casino is adding a gas station at the southeast corner of the casino parking lot, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Local News
Ex-mayor of Granite Falls sentenced to three months in jail for dealing pot
EVERETT -- A former Granite Falls mayor can serve his sentence on work release for dealing marijuana.Floyd "Butch" DeRosia was sentenced Thursday to three months in jail. A Snohomish County jury last month convicted DeRosia of two counts of delivery of a controlled substance.
Date: 07/14/2011 | Local News
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
Questions, grief linger on fifth anniversary of hikers’ killings
Five years later, David Stodden still hikes the remote trail where his wife and daughter were killed.The Seattle man continues to make periodic trips to Granite Falls to post fliers seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Local News
Three cities put hold on gardens for medical marijuana
At least three cities in Snohomish County are moving to delay licensing of collective gardens for growing marijuana for medical purposes.
Date: 07/07/2011 | Local News
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