Arlington

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County EMS is underfunded and understaffed, workers say

The fire agency that serves about 45,000 people has lacked emergency medical leadership for six months.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)
The Monte Cristo Hotel and Monte Cristo Apartments building on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Council to vote on $13M for housing in Everett, Lynnwood and Arlington

The money comes from a 0.1% sales tax the County Council passed in 2021. The council will vote on the funding next week.

The Monte Cristo Hotel and Monte Cristo Apartments building on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kate Miller, an air monitoring specialist with the Department of Ecology, shows the inside of a PM10 air monitor installed outside of Fairmount Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish County seeks climate solutions

A new county tool shows residents with asthma disproportionately live in neighborhoods with poor air quality.

Kate Miller, an air monitoring specialist with the Department of Ecology, shows the inside of a PM10 air monitor installed outside of Fairmount Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A dead salmon is stuck upon a log in Olaf Strad tributary on Wednesday, Jan.11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stillaguamish, Snohomish river salmon projects get state help

Eight projects within Snohomish County received money to improve salmon habitat restoration.

A dead salmon is stuck upon a log in Olaf Strad tributary on Wednesday, Jan.11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Zip Alderwood Shuttle pulls into the Swamp Creek Park and Ride on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community Transit’s ride-hailing service expanding to 3 new cities

The Zip Shuttle will soon serve Arlington, Lake Stevens and Darrington.

A Zip Alderwood Shuttle pulls into the Swamp Creek Park and Ride on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
“You always left Amanda feeling better about yourself," said Amber Hardy, a friend of Amanda Michaels. (Photo provided by Hardy)

Arlington woman killed by son pleaded for restraining order

Friends remembered Amanda Michaels, the owner of Northwest Barricade and Signs, as “such a beautiful soul” taken too soon.

“You always left Amanda feeling better about yourself," said Amber Hardy, a friend of Amanda Michaels. (Photo provided by Hardy)

Man, 19, killed in pursuit accused of shooting mother near Arlington

The man, 19, and his mother, 42, were arguing in the 1900 block of 200th Street NE when he shot her multiple times, police said.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, and Clyde Shavers

Whidbey Island candidate: US Rep deserves ‘firing squad’

Carrie Kennedy, a Republican running in the purple 10th Legislative District, has a long history of problematic posts.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, and Clyde Shavers
The Arlington Municipal Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington airport eyes future, gets $5M in new federal funding

The new federal money will pay to fix taxiways, parts of which have not been replaced in three decades.

The Arlington Municipal Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

After delays, food truck owners could get help from Snohomish County

County Council member Jared Mead floated the idea to Board of Health members Tuesday.

Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
People walk in and out of Cascade Valley Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington, Mount Vernon doctors file to unionize

Cascade and Skagit Valley hospitals are understaffed, doctors say. They want more time with their patients.

People walk in and out of Cascade Valley Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jack White sets up his desk at Hazelwood Elementary on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County first-time teachers prep for first day

Three of the area’s newest recruits share how they’ve been gearing up for school.

Jack White sets up his desk at Hazelwood Elementary on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bailey Vos, a pre-sales forester, stands on a fallen tree in the Stilly Revisited timber sale  on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Ta'Leah Van Sistine / The Herald)

Legacy Forest Defense Coalition set on halting timber sale near Arlington

The coalition appealed the Stilly Revisited sale in July. Activists argue it violates state’s promise to preserve older trees.

Bailey Vos, a pre-sales forester, stands on a fallen tree in the Stilly Revisited timber sale  on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Ta'Leah Van Sistine / The Herald)
Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers.

Republican fault lines on display in WA legislative races

Candidates backed by the House and Senate GOP didn’t make it through the primary, raising concerns the party could lose seats this fall.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers.
Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg

Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate

Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend off a strong challenge.

Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg
A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What route should new Smokey Point bus route take through Marysville?

By 2029, the Gold Line will connect Everett Station to Smokey Point. Community Transit wants your input on the exact path.

A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club members prepare to taxi onto the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport on June 12, 2021, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Largest solar array in Washington to take flight in Arlington

Announced Monday, the Arlington Municipal Airport is partnering with Veregy for a new clean energy project.

Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club members prepare to taxi onto the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport on June 12, 2021, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People walk along Olympic Avenue past Lifeway Cafe and Olympic Theater that currently hosts Lifeway Church on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington churches waged covert ‘battle’ against Pride event, records show

Sermons, emails and interviews reveal how an LGBTQ+ nonprofit became the target of a covert campaign by local evangelical leaders.

People walk along Olympic Avenue past Lifeway Cafe and Olympic Theater that currently hosts Lifeway Church on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Zoey Faye Ensey (Photo provided)

Stanwood man charged in crash that killed Arlington woman, 26

Prosecutors allege Corey Miller was drunk and driving recklessly on Highway 530 before crashing into Zoey Ensey in 2022.

Zoey Faye Ensey (Photo provided)
Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Hidden costs, delays crush hopeful food truck owners in Snohomish County

Melinda Grenier followed her dream to open Hay Girl Coffee. Thousands in fees later, it has cost her more than she bargained for.

Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)