Arlington

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)

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 factory.

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)
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)

Pilot dead in ultralight plane crash at Arlington Municipal Airport

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

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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 15 at the time.

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)
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)

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 40 million “units” of inventory.

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)
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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 overdose.

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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)

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.

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)
Arlington

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 later.

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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)

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.

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)
Arlington

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 Rubio, 64.

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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.

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

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 Thursday.

The sun shines on the PUD’s Arlington Microgrid on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A new Amazon fulfillment center at 4620 172nd Street NE in Arlington, Washington on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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.

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

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 48.

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Lynnwood

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, according to troopers.

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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)

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 ring from behind bars.

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)
Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)

Fire levies fail in Mukilteo, Arlington area; pass elsewhere

It’s “a tough pill to swallow,” District 21 Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said. Meanwhile, most Snohomish County districts approved their levies.

Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)
Abbas Al Nahi talks to an Arlington police officer outside the former ReMyx’d bar on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Jonathan Tall / The Herald)

Arlington sues property owner of burned-down gay-friendly bar

The lawsuit claims Abbas Al Nahi has not secured the former home of ReMyx’d after a fire gutted it in May, causing a nuisance.

Abbas Al Nahi talks to an Arlington police officer outside the former ReMyx’d bar on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Jonathan Tall / The Herald)
A child blows bubbles during the second annual Arlington Pride at Legion memorial Park in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, July 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Arlington Pride event draws hundreds, protesters also show

Organizer Caera Gramore hopes to bring Pride back next year, despite a myriad of conflicts with the city and some community members.

A child blows bubbles during the second annual Arlington Pride at Legion memorial Park in Arlington, Washington on Saturday, July 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Murphy’s Lala speaks to a crowd at Arlington’s first-ever Pride celebration telling them to “pay them no mind” in response to the Pride protestors on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AG’s office presses Arlington for weapons-free zone at Pride event

Event organizers say the precaution is warranted under the terms of a 2021 state law.

Murphy’s Lala speaks to a crowd at Arlington’s first-ever Pride celebration telling them to “pay them no mind” in response to the Pride protestors on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)