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Arlington Mayor Don Vanney tours the city’s Volunteers of America Western Washington food distribution center. (Provided photo)

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Arlington food center receives 32,000-pound donation

The gift will be distributed to food banks across Snohomish County, providing more than 26,000 meals.

Arlington educators receive grants from the Arlington Education Foundation at a school board meeting on Nov. 10. (Provided photo)

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Arlington schools earn mini grants totalling over $20,000

A record 33 programs across the school district received awards up to $1,250.

Heather Logan, left, and Nathan Senff

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Senff maintains his lead over incumbent Logan for Position 1

Heather Watland continues her lead over Drew Bono for the Position 3 seat.

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Summer renovations complete for two Arlington schools

Roofs, siding, windows and ramps were replaced at Presidents Elementary and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.

People looks at development plans for the Arlington Municipal Airport on Oct. 8, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington Airport master plan receives criticism

Airport officials still welcome feedback as the public worries about a possible runway extension and future hangar development.

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Eagle Scout project connects people with deceased loved ones

Michael Powers, 15, built a wind phone in Arlington’s Country Charm Park for those who are grieving.

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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event…

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.

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Division within Arlington City Council over funding for popular SkyFest air show

The disagreement with a lodging tax committee spans multiple meetings, and a recommended $40,000 may be reduced by…

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Arlington student who brought loaded gun to school will not return

Parents responded angrily when they learned of plans of the initial decision for his return. The district says…

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Class 915 on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. This is the first class to complete training at the agency’s new Northwest Regional Campus in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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First class graduates from Arlington’s police academy

The ceremony celebrated 27 new police officers, many who will work in Snohomish County.

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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.

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Arlington SkyFest rental waiver denied for the first time in 10 years

Arlington Airport Commission says the event is moving away from aviation.

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Quickly contained brush fires force I-5 closure near Arlington

The fires started in the early afternoon and closed the northbound lanes of I-5 near milepost 208 until…

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at the opening of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Northwest Regional Campus on Thursday, March 20 in Arlington, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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New regional police training campus in Arlington to welcome first class

Gov. Bob Ferguson discussed statewide staffing shortages at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

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Arlington man, 19, arrested for alleged role in I-5 fatal collision

Washington State Patrol detectives said the man was racing his 18-year-old friend prior to the fatality.

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Man with prior murder conviction charged in Lake Stevens killing

Mark Downey spent nearly 18 years in prison for murder. He is now accused of killing Katie McQueen…

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.

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‘We wouldn’t exist without you:’ Arlington rescue works to meet surging demand

Wildlife center expands care to meet rising demand

A Zip Alderwood Shuttle pulls into the Swamp Creek Park and Ride on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Zip Shuttle expanding to Darrington, Arlington, Lake Stevens

A new pilot project starting Tuesday will add a new transit option to three outlying Snohomish County towns.

A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County rings in the holidays with music, Santa and nativities

Events begin Saturday in most places and continue throughout December.

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Suspect in killing near Lake Stevens had previous murder conviction

On Friday, investigators arrested Mark Downey, 56, for investigation of second-degree murder in Katie McQueen’s death.

Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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School funding measures failing in Arlington, Lake Stevens and Sultan

Bonds in Lake Stevens and Sultan, as well as a levy in Arlington, were struggling based on initial…