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Business

State gets $1 million grant to boost small-business exports

Washington’s Department of Commerce will use the federal grant to help small companies increase their export business.

One of the Stillaguamish Tribe’s salmon habitat restoration projects off of Moran Road on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Stillaguamish Tribe to ‘repair, restore’ river with salmon funding

Over $1 million in grants will help the tribe to restore the Trafton floodplain and plant trees along…

In The Shadow fans (from left) Taki Pruski, Steve Brown and Cam Stefanic check out the fresh hops in the kettle at In The Shadow Brewing recently. (Photo provided)

Food & Drink

Marysville brewery’s fall festival is a toast to friends and fresh hops

Freshies Friends features 11 breweries, plus a special collaboration brewed with hops grown in Marysville and Arlington.

Arlington

Local News

Man charged with dealing fentanyl pills that led to Arlington overdose

Prosecutors charged Robin Clariday with controlled substance homicide. He allegedly handed Bradley Herron the pills outside a hotel.

Yansi De La Cruz molds a cheese mixture into bone shapes at Himalayan Dog Chew on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Give a dog a bone? How about a hard cheese chew from Arlington instead!

Launched from a kitchen table in 2003, Himalayan Pet Supply now employs 160 workers at its new Arlington…

Emergency responders surround an ultralight airplane that crashed Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at the Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, Washington, resulting in the pilot's death. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Pilot dead in ultralight plane crash at Arlington Municipal Airport

There were no other injuries or fatalities reported, a city spokesperson said.

A semi-truck rolled over blocking all traffic lanes Thursday morning on I-5 north just south of Arlington on Sept. 21, 2023. (Washington State Patrol)

Local News

Overturned trailer spills fish onto I-5 near Arlington, closing lanes

The crash blocked all lanes, forcing drivers going north during rush hour to use the left shoulder.

Kendal Kippen is handcuffed after being sentenced to 14 months in prison for the rape of a child during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Former Arlington youth pastor sentenced to 14 months for child rape

Kendal Kippen, 27, was found guilty Tuesday of sexually abusing a former member of Jake’s House. She was…

An Amazon worker transfers and organizes items at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Amazon cuts ribbon on colossal $355M fulfillment center in Arlington

At 2.8 million square feet, the facility is the largest of its kind in Washington. It can hold…

Arlington

Local News

Alleged drug dealer arrested in fatal Arlington overdose

The arrest comes nine months after a man was found dead in Arlington from a fentanyl and alcohol…

Workers build the first all-electric commuter plane, the Eviation Alice, at Eviation's plant on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 in Arlington, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Business

Arlington’s Eviation selects Seattle firm to configure production plane

TLG Aerospace chosen to configure Eviation Aircraft’s all-electric commuter plane for mass production.

Arlington

Local News

Arlington: 3 dead following crash into gravel truck

The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators say. Two other occupants succumbed to their injuries…

Evan Wiederspohn smiles with family and friends during a watch party for the airing of the Food Network show BBQ USA featuring Wiederspohn and his father on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Arlington BBQ whiz kid featured on Food Network’s ‘BBQ USA’

Evan Wiederspohn, 17, outsmoked his competition with a salmon-adobo macaron earlier this year in Puyallup.

Arlington

Local News

Lake Stevens woman blames ‘exhaustion’ in fatal hit and run

Jennifer Favorite apologized to the victim’s family before being sentenced, claiming she was not aware she hit James…

Arlington

Local News

1 killed, 3 injured in Arlington crash on road covered in fuel

A sedan crashed head-on into a gravel truck in the 19300 block of Jordan Road.

The sun shines on the PUD’s Arlington Microgrid on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

In summer heat, Snohomish County PUD trains for winter storms

The PUD showcased how dangerous high-voltage power lines can be — and urged caution — at a demonstration…

A new Amazon fulfillment center at 4620 172nd Street NE in Arlington, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

Amazon’s mammoth ‘PAE2’ warehouse springs to life in Arlington

The five-story Arlington warehouse is the largest Amazon distribution center in Washington, at 2.9 million square feet.

Granite Falls

Local News

Granite Falls man identified in fatal shooting

Jason Philip Harrison shot Jason Reeley outside of his trailer during an argument, according to authorities. Reeley was…

Lynnwood

Local News

2 injured in crash into stopped car on Highway 525 near Lynnwood

An Arlington man was reportedly standing outside his car when another car struck both him and his vehicle,…

The building at 307 Olympic Avenue, seen on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, is home to the office of Omni-Mana Services in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Arlington pastor sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

Steve Parker, 58, of Arlington, admitted guilt in Skagit County. Investigators believe he continued to run a drug…