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Summer renovations complete for two Arlington schools

Roofs, siding, windows and ramps were replaced at Presidents Elementary and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.

 

People looks at development plans for the Arlington Municipal Airport on Oct. 8, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington Airport master plan receives criticism

Airport officials still welcome feedback as the public worries about a possible runway extension and future hangar development.

 

Eagle Scout project connects people with deceased loved ones

Michael Powers, 15, built a wind phone in Arlington’s Country Charm Park for those who are grieving.

 

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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event $20,000.

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.

Division within Arlington City Council over funding for popular SkyFest air show

The disagreement with a lodging tax committee spans multiple meetings, and a recommended $40,000 may be reduced by half.

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.
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Arlington student who brought loaded gun to school will not return

Parents responded angrily when they learned of plans of the initial decision for his return. The district says it was following state law.

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The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Class 915 on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. This is the first class to complete training at the agency’s new Northwest Regional Campus in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

First class graduates from Arlington’s police academy

The ceremony celebrated 27 new police officers, many who will work in Snohomish County.

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Class 915 on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. This is the first class to complete training at the agency’s new Northwest Regional Campus in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.

Arlington SkyFest rental waiver denied for the first time in 10 years

Arlington Airport Commission says the event is moving away from aviation.

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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.
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Quickly contained brush fires force I-5 closure near Arlington

The fires started in the early afternoon and closed the northbound lanes of I-5 near milepost 208 until about 4:15 p.m. on Monday.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at the opening of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Northwest Regional Campus on Thursday, March 20 in Arlington, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

New regional police training campus in Arlington to welcome first class

Gov. Bob Ferguson discussed statewide staffing shortages at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at the opening of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Northwest Regional Campus on Thursday, March 20 in Arlington, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Arlington man, 19, arrested for alleged role in I-5 fatal collision

Washington State Patrol detectives said the man was racing his 18-year-old friend prior to the fatality.

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Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Man with prior murder conviction charged in Lake Stevens killing

Mark Downey spent nearly 18 years in prison for murder. He is now accused of killing Katie McQueen in August.

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.
A Zip Alderwood Shuttle pulls into the Swamp Creek Park and Ride on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Zip Shuttle expanding to Darrington, Arlington, Lake Stevens

A new pilot project starting Tuesday will add a new transit option to three outlying Snohomish County towns.

A Zip Alderwood Shuttle pulls into the Swamp Creek Park and Ride on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Suspect in killing near Lake Stevens had previous murder conviction

On Friday, investigators arrested Mark Downey, 56, for investigation of second-degree murder in Katie McQueen’s death.

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

School funding measures failing in Arlington, Lake Stevens and Sultan

Bonds in Lake Stevens and Sultan, as well as a levy in Arlington, were struggling based on initial election results Tuesday.

Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘So slay’: Snohomish County voters stream to ballot boxes

Despite creeping election anxiety, voters across the county turned in their ballots Tuesday. County turnout was at 56% on Monday.

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties

At one point Monday afternoon, over 20,000 had lost power. Winds were expected to subside.

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1 dead in ATV crash near Arlington

Early Friday morning, an ATV rolled over and ejected one of its passengers, police said.

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