ARLINGTON — A one-car crash closed Highway 531 just west of Arlington for about an hour Wednesday.
The state Department of Transportation said a vehicle hit a power pole about 6:10 a.m., knocking down power lines across Highway 531 between Arlington and Wenberg State Park.
The lines were removed from the roadway about 7:25 a.m. The driver suffered minor injuries, the State Patrol reported.
Everett
Deadline for flood-damage aid extended: The deadline to apply for federal relief for private nonprofit organizations affected by flooding Oct. 15-23 has been extended to Jan. 6.
Public assistance is available for private nonprofit groups in seven Washington counties, including Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom.
To find out if your group is eligible for assistance and to begin the application process call 800-621-3362. Calls are taken 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
From Herald staff reports
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