Smokey Point
Lane closures planned on I-5 in Smokey Point
Overnight lane closures are planned on I-5 in Smokey Point two nights this week and two more nights next week for work on a new bridge over the freeway at 156th Street NE.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Street Smarts
State to stagger closure of liquor stores next week
The Washington State Liquor Control Board has announced a phased closure schedule for state liquor stores as we near the June 1 start of private liquor sales. With...
Date: 05/22/2012 | Bizblog
Cascade Valley, Skagit Valley hospitals join forces
SMOKEY POINT -- The recognized strength and efficiency of health-care industry mergers is proving itself once again with the opening of the new Cascade Skagit Health Alliance medical center at in Arlington.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Business
Trooper injured after patrol car hit from behind
SMOKEY POINT-- A Washington State Patrol trooper received minor back and neck injuries when a car he stopped hit his patrol car from behind Saturday morning.The trooper stopped a 49-year-old woman driving a Honda Accord northbound I-5 by Smokey Point.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Local News
New Smokey Point clinic offers open house Saturday
ARLINGTON -- People who want to check out the new Cascade Skagit Health Alliance clinic at Smokey Point have an opportunity this weekend.An open house is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the clinic, located at 3823 172nd St. NE in Arlington.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Local News
Beyond bingo
Stilly Senior Center succeeds with offerings like kayaking, Wii
Date: 02/26/2012 | Life
Around Snohomish County
Everett: Celebrate diversity at receptionThe public is invited to celebrate the 2012 Prodigies for Peace essay and art contest winners at the free annual Diversity Partnering Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 12, at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave.
Date: 12/27/2011 | Local News
Forget the chains, La Carreta offers affordable tasty fare in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD -- La Carreta, a hole-in-the-wall taqueria across from Lakewood High School, began with a bang.
Date: 11/04/2011 | Entertainment
Front Porch: Graham Kerr to speak at health fair
Graham Kerr to speakGraham Kerr is the noon speaker at the Stillaguamish Senior Center's annual Health and Social Services Fair set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.
Date: 09/26/2011 | Local News
Smokey Points Plant Farm offers gardening seminars geared for fall
MARYSVILLE -- Autumn is here and The Plant Farm at Smokey Point wants to help people continue to enjoy their gardens.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
HONORSEagle Scout project honors veteransArlington High School senior Ryan Guentz recently completed his Eagle Scout project.The project involved creating seven flagpole holders for the Veterans Memorial at Arlington's Legion Park.
Date: 09/08/2011 | Local News
I-5 relief corps
Travelers appreciate volunteers at a Smokey Point rest stop
Date: 09/08/2011 | Local News
Specialty vehicle plates give robbery suspect away
EVERETT -- Technology, an observant bank employee and old fashioned shoe leather led Arlington police to arrest a bank robbery suspect whose getaway car had specialty military plates.
Date: 09/07/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Town clock dedication
Town clock dedicationThe Downtown Arlington Business Association has donated a town clock to the city and has installed it on Olympic Avenue near City Hall.The group's clock dedication ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Saturday.
Date: 09/07/2011 | Local News
Barriers on I-5 won’t bring a change in speed limit between Marysville and Smokey Point
John Hardy of Tulalip writes: Now that concrete barriers have been installed between the north and south lanes of I-5 between Marysville and Smokey Point, has there been any consideration to returning the speed limit to 70 mph?
Date: 08/29/2011 | Local News
Friends band together to help injured trooper
SMOKEY POINT -- The first few days were rough for Lance Ramsay's friends.
Date: 08/11/2011 | Local News
Avid cyclist's wheels stolen
Dick Cress took up riding in the wake of tragedy
Date: 08/03/2011 | Local News
Everett Clinic expanding to Smokey Point
SMOKEY POINT -- Construction has begun on The Everett Clinic's new $24 million medical building, scheduled to open in September 2012.The two-story, 59,000-square-foot building is on a 3.8-acre site at 2901 174th St NE. It is north of Costco and west of I-5.
Date: 07/27/2011 | Local News
'Recovery Ride' planned for hurt trooper
A fundraiser is planned next month for Lance Ramsay, the Washington State Patrol motorcycle trooper who was seriously injured in a June 21 wreck on Highway 9.
Date: 07/22/2011 | Sirens
Hungry for Chinese food? Readers share favorites
There is only one reason my family drives into the city of Lynnwood.
Date: 07/06/2011 | Local News
I-5 overpass work on track
MARYSVILLE -- Construction of an overpass near the Lakewood Crossing shopping center is on track to begin in July.
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
Almost 100 and going strong
Broker will be among 100 centenarians in state still driving
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
Have you seen these burglars?
Arlington police have released surveillance video frames from a burglary string on Monday.I wrote about it here: “Several burglaries reported at Arlington businesses.”
Date: 06/08/2011 | Sirens
Construction begins on Smokey Point clinic
SMOKEY POINT -- Construction is under way at Smokey Point on a new Cascade Skagit Health Alliance medical facility due to open in spring 2012 to provide increased services to Snohomish and Skagit counties.
Date: 06/06/2011 | Business




