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Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

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Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

While waiting for separation papers to be processed, “I’m trying to stay non-political as best I can.”

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Cherished documents stolen from Arlington church

A safe containing sacramental registers for baptisms, marriages, deaths and confirmations is missing.

A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship

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A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship

The council has appointed a Republican vice chairman. But not every Democrat is on board.

Business is brisk as new Arlington truck stop opens

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Business is brisk as new Arlington truck stop opens

The Pilot Travel Center at Island Crossing has restaurants, gas pumps, restrooms, showers and more.

Hulu reality show sends marketing team to Arlington

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Hulu reality show sends marketing team to Arlington

The city is vying for the starring makeover role in “SmallBusiness Revolution — Main Street.”

Snohomish County works to boost development around airports

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Snohomish County works to boost development around airports

A new initiative aims to lure businesses to Paine Field and the Arlington-Marysville industrial area.

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Snohomish County avoids more court battles over Oso mudslide

An appeals court upheld an earlier decision excluding the county from suits over slide deaths, injuries.

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Man posing as a real estate agent steals jewelry, police say

Apparently this wasn’t the first time the Mercer Island man has stolen from homes on the market.

After laying down flowers, Ann O’Donnell touches a plaque with her late husband Dan’s name on it as family members and riders from “The Big Shots Bicycle Group” pay their respects at a bench in founder Dan O’Donnell’s name along the Centennial Trail on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Arlington, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Snohomish County trail gets bench honoring a real ‘Big Shot’

Dan O’Donnell started the senior bicycle group that has kept riding, somehow, since his 2017 death.

It started with a stolen Pepsi — then more than $5,600 was taken

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It started with a stolen Pepsi — then more than $5,600 was taken

A Walmart employee working the night shift allegedly loaded her debit card with thousands of dollars.

Junior Macie Bailey on Weston High: “Everybody knows everybody. Teachers at this school actually know you and know how to teach you.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Weston junior, selling glitter dolls, eyes early graduation

An inspiring teacher led Macie Bailey to early admission at Central Washington University.

Arlington man graduates from Navy boot camp

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Arlington man graduates from Navy boot camp

Seaman Recruit Justin Hageman graduated Dec. 7 from the U.S. Navy boot camp at Recruit Training Command in…

Police investigating 5 robberies in Arlington and Everett

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Police investigating 5 robberies in Arlington and Everett

The holdups occurred during the past week or so. No suspects have been identified.

Winter warmers: 3 cocktails to brighten dark Northwest days

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Winter warmers: 3 cocktails to brighten dark Northwest days

Here are recipes for a coffee bourbon warmer, a vanilla vodka chai and an autumnal cider toddy.

Arlington appoints new fire chief Dave Kraski

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Arlington appoints new fire chief Dave Kraski

“Dave is going to do awesome,” Mayor Barb Tolbert said. “He has already been doing a phenomenal job.”

Driving drunk again, he drove the wrong way, killing a woman

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Driving drunk again, he drove the wrong way, killing a woman

Aaron Gentry, who has a history of DUI offenses, pleaded guilty in the death of Miriam Robinson, 28.

Granite Falls, Meadowdale seeing money flow for salmon work

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Granite Falls, Meadowdale seeing money flow for salmon work

Projects on the Pilchuck River and at Meadowdale Beach are among nearly $18 million awarded statewide

Drink this: The ugly Christmas sweater party phenomenon

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Drink this: The ugly Christmas sweater party phenomenon

Where to find local ugly sweater events.

What animal is that? Costumed man robs Highway 530 store

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What animal is that? Costumed man robs Highway 530 store

“You call the cops, you’re a dead man,” he told the clerk at around 3 a.m. Friday.

Credit union hands out $15K awards to three local nonprofits

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Credit union hands out $15K awards to three local nonprofits

BECU recently announced its 2018 People Helping People Awards, recognizing area nonprofits and credit union members who serve…