FYI

Arlington needs volunteer firefighters

The Arlington Fire Department is accepting applications for volunteer firefighters.

No experience is necessary.

Volunteer firefighters fight fires and respond to other emergencies in the city.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Applications are available at City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave., or online at www.ci.arlington.wa.us.

Bingo benefits Silvana hall

Play bingo for a cause in Silvana at 4 p.m. Sunday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana. Money raised goes for upkeep on the hall.

There will be door prizes and snacks available.

Stanwood council agendas online

Agendas for Stanwood City Council meetings are now available online.

Packets with information about items the council plans to discuss are also available online. Visit www.ci.stanwood.wa.us.

Thursday new day for Community Extra

Community Extra is moving to Thursdays, beginning Jan. 24.

Community Spotlight and Calendar, Applause, Celebrations and Love Story will be found in their regular places in the Local section.

Deadlines for submissions will move to Mondays.

For more information, call Gale Fiege at 425-339-3427 or e-mail gfiege@heraldnet.com.

Underage agents buy smokes, booze

During November and December, investigative aides, who are ages 17 to 20, with the Washington State Liquor Control Board, attempted to buy liquor and cigarettes at dozens of businesses. Most refused sales, but some sold to minors.

Liquor enforcement officers may issue administrative violation notices, fines or temporary license suspensions. People who sell alcohol to someone younger than 21 can also receive a misdemeanor criminal citation.

Aides must present their true identification if asked by a clerk. However, they may attempt to be evasive if asked their age but not asked for their identification.

If you believe a business in your community is selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, please call 888-838-3956 to report your suspicions.

Contact us

If you have an item for FYI, call Kristi O’Harran at 425-339-3451. If you have a news tip or an idea for a local story, call the city desk at 425-339-3428 or newstips@heraldnet.com.