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Carter Howell, 12, (left) from Post Middle School, and Bjorn Gudgeon, 12, from Haller Middle School print messages on pop-up cards they made during a card-making party at Arlington Library April 12. The cards were to be sent to the nonprofit Cards for Hospitalized Kids. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Arlington tweens craft get-well cards for hospitalized kids

Creative time at library lets young people contribute to national program

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More locations added to get needle cleanup kits

About 800 kits have been distributed since the program started in September.

Child ejected, adult injured in I-5 rollover near Arlington

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Child ejected, adult injured in I-5 rollover near Arlington

A medical helicopter landed at the scene to take the child to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

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Ballots due today for special election on libraries, schools

The Sno-Isle Library District seeks to increase the levy rate to support operations at 23 locations.

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Arlington school security improvements include call boxes

Installed at six schools, they’re intended to prevent unauthorized visitors from gaining access.

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Sno-Isle Library levy too close to call in special election

Meanwhile, in Darrington, a school levy was passing in the early results.

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Missing teen girl found safe at Lake Stevens transit center

Lilly Potter hadn’t been seen since late Sunday, when she disappeared from the 28700 block of Highway 9.

New support group for those whose loved ones battle opioids

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New support group for those whose loved ones battle opioids

“I remember when my dad told me that every time our family member relapses, we relapse.”

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Students to walk out over gun issues, school safety

Walkouts are planned Friday at schools around the country, including at least nine in Snohomish County.

Waiting lists and growing demand for low-income preschools

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Waiting lists and growing demand for low-income preschools

There will be 1,000 more spots opening in the state next school year — far fewer than needed.

Then and now: Granite Falls Historical Society gallery

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Then and now: Granite Falls Historical Society gallery

Digitization allows a click of a mouse to show how a site looked 80, 90, even 100 years…

Arlington teens reach out to Japanese

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Arlington teens reach out to Japanese

The Arlington School District hosted 19 Japanese teenagers for 10 days. The Japanese students stayed with host families,…

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Arlington recognizes volunteer

The Arlington Mayor’s Volunteer Award was presented recently to Dr. Devin Brossard, president of the Arlington Runners’ Club.…

State DECA winners qualify for international competition

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State DECA winners qualify for international competition

The DECA State Career Development Conference was held March 1-3 in Bellevue. Several local students finished in top…

History preserved: Granite Falls gets digital makeover

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History preserved: Granite Falls gets digital makeover

Volunteers at the Historical Museum have spent hundreds of hours modernizing the town’s maps.

In danger: State workers endure risks along our highways

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In danger: State workers endure risks along our highways

WSDOT is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week with a plea to “slow down and give us room.”

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Arlington seeks solutions for thriving food donation program

The ‘A Simple Gesture’ program has gathered over 2,200 pounds of food since starting in January.

Wild Rose Bistro reopens with local favorite in kitchen

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Wild Rose Bistro reopens with local favorite in kitchen

The Arlington bistro’s new chef is Ali Kalantari, who worked for Cafe Dijon in Everett for 10 years.

Marysville to honor ‘Ray of Sunshine’ firefighter

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Marysville to honor ‘Ray of Sunshine’ firefighter

Flags will fly at half-staff on April 21 to pay tribute to Ray Hancock, who died earlier this…

An Everett ‘potcast’ explains what all the buzz is about

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An Everett ‘potcast’ explains what all the buzz is about

“In the Weeds” covers the marijuana industry’s retail trends and the art of smoking “flower.”