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Young woman shot by police pleads to assault, is spared jail

Arlington police say the 17-year-old drew a knife before they fired. She is in counseling.

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Man identified after head-on collision near Arlington

He was Robert D. Labay Jr., 58, of Mountlake Terrace, the medical examiner confirms.

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PUD breaks ground on Arlington Microgrid power project

A battery system fed by solar panels could be detached from the main grid and function independently.

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Ejected in Arlington-area crash, Mountlake Terrace man dies

The State Patrol said a woman’s car crossing the center line caused the head-on collision.

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Arlington schools budget looks healthy, for now

By 2020, funds will decline significantly without a replacement levy and relief from the Legislature.

Longtime Arlington volunteer honored by mayor

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Longtime Arlington volunteer honored by mayor

Anna Pritchard has volunteered in the Arlington community since 1988.

Will seismometers be in place before our volcano erupts?

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Will seismometers be in place before our volcano erupts?

Some object to placing equipment in the Glacier Peak wilderness and using helicopters to do so.

An Arlington company’s crab pots star on ‘Deadliest Catch’

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An Arlington company’s crab pots star on ‘Deadliest Catch’

Lance Nylander oversees a business with 20 employees and $3 million in annual revenue.

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Who’ll lead Sno-Isle’s 23 libraries, 500 workers, $50M budget?

19 applied but it’s been narrowed down to 3 candidates for the job which pays at least $170,000.

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Arlington council OKs new ambulance utility fee

The money will be used to cut the growing cost of EMS and hire police officers and firefighters.

Final Oso mudslide wrongful-death lawsuit heads toward trial

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Final Oso mudslide wrongful-death lawsuit heads toward trial

A judge says the state and a timber company must defend themselves in a Seattle courtroom.

125 miles, $21 million and the smell of fresh pavement

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125 miles, $21 million and the smell of fresh pavement

Summer means roadways across Snohomish County are being repaired.

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Arlington woman accused of sex crimes with three teenagers

The 34-year-old was arrested Monday by Arlington police. She posted bond pending charges.

Retired Judge Jay Wisman was presiding judge at Cascade District Court in Arlington for more than 37 years.

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Judge Jay Wisman was tough but gave people second chances

The retired judge, who died at 79, helped turn lives around during 37 years at Cascade District Court.

Ballot measures: Marysville sales tax passing for new jail

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Ballot measures: Marysville sales tax passing for new jail

Tuesday results also showed numerous fire district levies were passing — though not all.

Arlington alum graduates from Air Force basic training

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Arlington alum graduates from Air Force basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Kaleb Anderson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio,…

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Local lawmakers put aside politics for needle cleanup

Candidates and elected officials came together to search in Smokey Point.

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Three compete to succeed Kristiansen in House

The representative is retiring at the end of his term.

Kya Lankford, 2 months, holds onto her mother’s finger at Lundeen Park on Friday, July 27, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Teen moms lean on one another in peer support program

“You see these moms and they’re doing it,” said Abigail Hulce, 19. “It gives you hope.”

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4th suspect arrested in Arlington, Mukilteo torture killings

One victim had been burned, beaten and shot; the other had been stabbed 27 times and shot 3…