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Minor flooding expected on Stillaguamish near Arlington

The river was expected to reach flood stage Thursday evening, said the National Weather Service.

Bite-sized solar powers programs at two local nonprofits

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Bite-sized solar powers programs at two local nonprofits

Solar energy panels in Arlington will generate savings for organizations in Everett and Stanwood.

Rockhounds unearth a righteous gemstone near Darrington

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Rockhounds unearth a righteous gemstone near Darrington

It’s the discovery of a lifetime — an 8-ton nephrite jade boulder.

EvCC engineering teacher helped foreign students thrive

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EvCC engineering teacher helped foreign students thrive

Richard “Dick” Prouty, 89, was a role model, community supporter and half of “Dick and Shirley.”

Alex Jensen at Lakewood High School on Dec. 19, 2019 in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lakewood ASB president aims to give 100% as student leader

Alex Jensen, 18, hopes to someday return to the school as a science and leadership teacher.

Arlington council member resigns, citing personal reasons

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Arlington council member resigns, citing personal reasons

Joshua Roundy was elected in 2017. He made an abrupt exit in a resignation letter Monday.

Possible life-threatening injuries for person in I-5 wreck

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Possible life-threatening injuries for person in I-5 wreck

The collision happened in the northbound lanes north of 172nd Street N.E. near Smokey Point.

Small local suppliers flying blind through 737 Max crisis

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Small local suppliers flying blind through 737 Max crisis

Unlike Boeing, makers of components and parts cannot easily absorb the cost of an assembly shutdown.

Flooding closes roads in Arlington, Stanwood; snow in store?

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Flooding closes roads in Arlington, Stanwood; snow in store?

The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and Skykomish rivers reached flood levels, but should dip Wednesday.

A man works on a balcony Monday at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255-unit complex for adults 55 and older, at 17309 40th Ave. in Arlington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Arlington: It’s growing everywhere with more on the horizon

All over the city, construction to build housing, retail and industrial is underway or in the works.

Local flooding and rising rivers follow return of heavy rain

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Local flooding and rising rivers follow return of heavy rain

As a precaution, the state sent crews Friday to the eastbound U.S. 2 trestle to avoid a river…

Family traditions inspired Arlington singer’s new recording

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Family traditions inspired Arlington singer’s new recording

Hear Kristen Palmer sing songs from her “A Homemade Holiday” EP at a gig Friday.

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Neo-Nazi suspect, tied to Arlington, charged with gun crime

A judge granted an “extreme risk” protection order against Kaleb Cole, whose whereabouts are unknown.

Hazelnuts plus cranberries equals one pretty pie in Silvana

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Hazelnuts plus cranberries equals one pretty pie in Silvana

The special Christmastime treat was a hit at Hazel Blue Acres’ cooking demonstration.

Score! 800-pound Ivan is a heckuva Seahawks 12th Man

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Score! 800-pound Ivan is a heckuva Seahawks 12th Man

The 8-foot chain saw chiseled dude with a mohawk and shouting mouth swivels around Arlington.

Robert Jared Dickson was a sailor aboard the USS Curtiss at Pearl Harbor during the 1941 attack. Here, he shared that experience during a 2016 interview at his Arlington home. He died Oct. 22 at age 98. (Photo Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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He survived Pearl Harbor’s hell, and lived to raise a family

Robert Jared Dickson of Arlington, who picked up the dead in open boat, returned on 75th anniversary.

2 long-time Arlington School Board members leave a legacy

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2 long-time Arlington School Board members leave a legacy

Kay Duskin served for 20 years; Jeff Huleatt for 16. Much changed during their tenures.

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

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Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

You don’t have to camp in a tent. There are more comfortable ways to enjoy the quiet joys…

Port of Everett signs on with new Cascade Industrial Center

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Port of Everett signs on with new Cascade Industrial Center

“Arlington and Marysville are the future of this county,” a port official says of the economic effort.

Janiva Magness headlines Legends of the Blues in Arlington

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Janiva Magness headlines Legends of the Blues in Arlington

The American roots singer will be joined by the Northwest All-Star Blues Broads at the Nov. 23 show.