Arlington
City to stay with Marysville jail
The City Council authorized Mayor Margaret Larson to sign a new agreement with Snohomish County for jail services.
The council followed Police Chief John Gray’s recommendation to continue using Marysville’s jail primarily, and use the county’s new jail only as needed.
Arlington and Lake Stevens have been sending most of their misdemeanor offenders to the Marysville jail because of lower fees. The county is offering cities discounts for exclusive contracts or for paying for a set minimum number of beds each month at the new jail.
Instead, Arlington chose a third option that has a higher rate but does not require the city to pay for a minimum number of beds. Arlington continues to house about six prisoners a day at the county jail because of pre-2003 sentences. That number dropped from 12 prisoners daily in 2003 and is expected to fade away completely in the next three years, according to a memo Gray sent to the City Council.
Bothell
Reception tonight for new city boss
The public is invited to a welcome reception for new city manager Bob Stowe 5-6:30 p.m. today in the Bothell Police Department Community Room, 18410 101st Ave. NE.
Stowe will make introductory comments at 5:30 p.m. He recently took the job after holding the same position for nine years in Mill Creek.
Darrington
Primal Quest race on KIRO Sunday
The Subaru Primal Quest adventure race filmed by TV crews as it passed through Darrington in September will be broadcast 1-3 p.m. Sunday on KIRO-TV, Channel 7.
The 12-day, 400-mile race featured more than 50 coed teams of four people navigating by kayak, mountain bike, ropes and on foot over a rugged cross-country course.
They competed for a $100,000 first-place prize.
One Australian competitor was killed by a falling boulder near Illabot Peak northeast of Darrington. The race was delayed, then continued on a scaled-back course.
Edmonds
Ban is extended on taller buildings
A moratorium on applications for new buildings in downtown Edmonds taller than 25 feet without a pitched roof design has been extended until July.
The City Council made the move Tuesday to allow the city time to address what has been the controversial issue of building heights and design. The moratorium was first approved Jan. 4.
A proposed amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan would allow downtown roofs to reach 33 feet, compared with the 30 feet that has been the maximum in recent years.
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Feb. 15, said Duane Bowman, development services director.
Everett
Meth summit set for February
Snohomish County’s fourth annual youth methamphetamine summit will be Feb. 3 at the Everett Events Center.
The summit will include six workshops.
Last year, about 1,000 students attended the all-day event. To register, call 425-388-3586.
Shelter to offer pet first aid class
The Everett Animal Shelter will offer pet first aid and CPR classes beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday at the shelter, 2732 36th St.
The four-hour class is $50 per family and is offered through a partnership with the animal shelter and Dawn Gregory, a certified veterinarian technician.
A second class is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 6.
The shelter also is offering classes in pet dental care and caring for aging animals.
Class sizes are limited. To reserve a seat, call Everett animal control director Bud Wessman at 425-257-6001.
Sears Retirement Club meets today
The Everett Sears Retirement Club meets at 12:30 p.m. today at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way.
The speaker will be David Dilgard, an Everett Public Library historian.
The club is for retirees of any Sears store. For more information, call club president Charles Bloomfield at 425-355-0720.
Island County
Commissioner due at town hall
County Commissioner Bill Byrd will talk about county government organization, functions and issues at a town hall meeting 7-9 tonight at the Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive on Camano Island.
Byrd also will take suggestions for topics for future town hall meetings. He typically meets monthly with Camano Island residents.
Lake Stevens
Residents rally for tsunami relief
There will be a community bake sale and clothing drive for victims of the south Asia tsunamis 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Lake Stevens Middle School, 1031 91st Ave. SE.
Mercy Corps will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale. For more information or to volunteer, call Jennifer Suedel at 425-334-0746.
Lynnwood
Bowling to help special-needs kids
TheLittle Red School House plans its 15th Annual Challenge for Children Bowlathon fund-raising event March 12.
Teams of four to five bowlers are being sought to help raise money for children who have or are at risk of developmental delays or disabilities.
Teams register in advance and collect pledges from individual sponsors, who pledge per-pin amounts or make flat donations. For more information or to register, call 425-353-5656 or 425-775-6070.
Marysville
Kids collecting for World Concern
The Marysville Junior High School leadership class plans a World Concern community drop-off center to benefit victims of the south Asia tsunamis.
Disaster relief items, clothing and money may be dropped off 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the school, Eighth Street and State Avenue.
World Concern needs disaster relief kit supplies. Each kit includes a hand towel, bath size bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, adhesive bandages, a small bag of cotton balls, a roll of 2-inch gauze and a blanket.
World Concern also needs sandals, tennis shoes, T-shirts, jeans and shorts in new or excellent condition.
Monroe
City is offering emergency classes
The city will offer Community Emergency Response Team classes Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 3 at the Monroe Fire Station, 163 Village Court.
The classes consist of seven evening sessions and one four-hour exercise March 19.
Participants will be better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster, and to provide immediate assistance to victims in their area. The cost is $40.
Additional classes also may be scheduled for neighborhood groups, civic groups or businesses. For more information, contact Joan McKenna at 360-863-4513 or at jmckenna@ci.monroe. wa.us.
Mountlake Terrace
Help for women returning to work
The Displaced Homemaker Center from Pathways for Women YWCA is presenting workshops to help women re-entering the work force.
The next workshop will be Jan. 31-Feb. 15 at the Mountlake Terrace Church of Christ , 21507 52nd Ave. W.
The class is designed for women who have spent at least 10 years as a homemaker not working outside the home and now find it necessary to earn a living. Additional registration spots may be available for low-income women. Transportation and child care assistance can be arranged.
For more information, call 425-258-2766, ext. 226.
Mukilteo
Pajama party coming to library
An after-hours pajama party with stories, crafts and a pajama fashion show will take place at the Mukilteo Library on Saturday.
The event, for children ages 5-11, will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and flashlight. Pre-registration is required. Funding is provided by the Friends of the Mukilteo Library. For more information, call 425-493-8202.
Snohomish
Seniors will hear about memory loss
TheSnohomish Senior Center has lined up a series of speakers and small fairs to address senior issues, with the help of Sunrise Senior Living center.
The first in the series, “Memory Loss – Should I Worry?” will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. today at the center, 171 Cypress Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 360-568-0934.
Stanwood
Jail and animals on council agenda
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 10220 270th St. NW.
On the agenda are contracts for jail and animal control services. For more information, call 360-629-4577.
Tulalip
Fire District 15 dedicates truck
Snohomish County Fire District 15 will dedicate a new firetruck at the station at 11 a.m. Jan. 29.
Members of the Tulalip Tribes will have a formal dedication with drums and a traditional cedar bough ceremony.
An open house with pizza, soft drinks, cake and coffee will follow. Children can get their picture taken with the truck.
The station is at 7812 Waterworks Road.
For more information, call 360-659-2416.
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