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Students named to military academies

The following students have received appointments to U.S. military service academies: Beck Fosberg, Edmonds (U.S. Air Force Academy);…

Local teens medal at state SkillsUSA

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Local teens medal at state SkillsUSA

The Washington State SkillsUSA competition was held April 29 in Yakima. Local winners:

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County votes to merge 3 surface water utilities into 1

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday voted to streamline its stormwater programs, over the objections of…

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Some etiquette lessons for the Centennial Trail

Summer is here, school is out, and the trails are filling. Arlington recreation staff recently offered a review…

Despite critics, Nate Nehring racking up endorsements

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Despite critics, Nate Nehring racking up endorsements

MARYSVILLE — As Nate Nehring’s political opponents have assailed his youth and brief work history, the appointed Snohomish…

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Fourth of July events

Street fairs, parades and fireworks are planned around Snohomish County to celebrate the Fourth of July. Most events…

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Credit union hands out scholarships

NW Plus Credit Union awarded scholarships to the following local students enrolled in college or graduating from high…

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Masons hand out Bikes for Books

The Arlington Masonic Lodge 129 recently announced its Bikes for Books winners: students Anja Lin, 9, and Carsen…

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Teens selected for summer WAS program

Washington Aerospace Scholars is a competitive program for high school juniors from across the state whose academic performance…

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Volunteer award given posthumously to Barron

ARLINGTON — Mayor Barbara Tolbert’s Volunteer Award was presented posthumously to Jim Barron at the June 5 City…

At Biringer, workers harvest strawberries on their bellies

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At Biringer, workers harvest strawberries on their bellies

ARLINGTON — Pickers dragged the solar-powered, wheeled white rovers into position straddling rows of nearly knee-high bushes laden…

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19-year-old driver killed in 1-car crash in Arlington

ARLINGTON — Six hours after being called to a fatal motorcycle crash south of Everett, the Snohomish County…

Kadie Harrett (center) is not just caught up in her work, but might have even torn her space suit as she and classmates attempt construction of a Mars habitat Monday outside Haller Middle School in Arlington, where sixth-graders spent the day building a mock Mars colony. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Arlington students spend a challenging day colonizing Mars

ARLINGTON — A frustrated team of would-be Mars adventurers tore apart their carefully built shelter for the third…

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Arlington leaders to vote on rules for social services fund

ARLINGTON — City leaders are set to vote on rules for a new fund meant to span a…

Summer meal programs for low-income kids ready to start soon

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Summer meal programs for low-income kids ready to start soon

EVERETT — Tens of thousands of fruit cups, cracker packs, cheese sticks and cartons of milk were served…

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Arlington community comes together for Dollars for Scholars

Arlington Dollars for Scholars held its awards night May 25. In all, 86 students received a total of…

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EvCC honors graduates present projects

Everett Community College’s 2017 honors program graduates presented their final projects at the college’s honors forum on June…

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Arlington’s Post Middle School at center of bond discussions

ARLINGTON — The school district here is seeking suggestions as a committee considers a tax measure for updating…

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