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WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Maintenance closing Smokey Point rest areas for 2 weeks

Access to the bathrooms and parking will be closed until April 13. RV dumping stations will stay closed longer.

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The new Arlington Everett Clinic on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Everett Clinic branches opening in north Snohomish County

A new specialty and surgical clinic opened Monday in Arlington, with another clinic coming soon in Marysville.

The new Arlington Everett Clinic on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A vehicle makes an unprotected left turn on a flashing yellow arrow at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 530 on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Reader: Arlington highway intersection signal change confusing

At the city’s request, the state changed the left-turn sequence. An Arlington reader said drivers are jumping the queue.

A vehicle makes an unprotected left turn on a flashing yellow arrow at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 530 on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The drugs seized from a Clorox box and an air mattress box in the car of a courier in November 2020. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

Relatives of Arlington fentanyl, meth ringleader get federal prison

Jose Arredondo-Valdez, the cousin of Cesar Valdez-Sanudo, got nine years Tuesday. Valdez-Sanudo’s wife got 30 months.

The drugs seized from a Clorox box and an air mattress box in the car of a courier in November 2020. (U.S. Attorney's Office)
WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Massive amount’ of homeless RV camping closed Smokey Point rest area

Since November, 38 homeless people were identified through outreach. Six have accepted housing offers with case management.

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Snohomish and Island counties

Irish pubs and beer gardens are not the only places serving up Irish charm this year.

Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)
Dennis Coile also known as “Dan Canyon” sings and plays guitar during a Dan Canyon Band rehearsal in the group's practice barn in Arlington, Washington, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Dan Canyon Band brings a taste of cowboy life to Snohomish County

Cowboy hats are rarities round these here parts. But these troubadours are riding out of the sagebrush and into the city.

Dennis Coile also known as “Dan Canyon” sings and plays guitar during a Dan Canyon Band rehearsal in the group's practice barn in Arlington, Washington, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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2 Arlington men hospitalized after trucks crash on Highway 530

A driver heading east allegedly crossed the center line and hit the other man’s truck head-on Tuesday afternoon near Oso.

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There were no injuries Tuesday night after a train collided with a truck at 212th Street NW and Sill Road south of Silvana. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

No injuries after train hits truck near Silvana

The people in the truck got out before the train hit it at 212th Street NW and Sill Road.

There were no injuries Tuesday night after a train collided with a truck at 212th Street NW and Sill Road south of Silvana. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
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Pedestrian killed in Arlington hit-and-run

Police were looking for a driver who fatally hit a man around 8 p.m. Tuesday on 172nd Street NE, which is also Highway 531.

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Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Highway 9 due for more road work between Lake Stevens, Marysville

The state has a contract for crews to go out this year and repair the road between 132nd Street NE and Highway 528.

Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Outside of the Arlington Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After wrongful stop, news carrier will be on Arlington police boards

In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. She settled with the city this month.

Outside of the Arlington Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Daniel Scott (center, in green jacket) and Eddie Block (bottom right) are shown in a video before the Proud Boys and other rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.

Ex-Arlington Proud Boy pleads guilty to fighting police in Jan. 6 riot

In his plea, Daniel Lyons Scott admitted assaulting federal officers to block the Electoral College vote.

Daniel Scott (center, in green jacket) and Eddie Block (bottom right) are shown in a video before the Proud Boys and other rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.
Steve Backus works on the details of a moon carving at his wood shop and home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Carve or Starve!’: Whidbey’s godfather of chainsaw art rebounds from fire

New bears and gnomes now stand in the soot of their predecessors. Steve Backus credits firefighters and community support.

Steve Backus works on the details of a moon carving at his wood shop and home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chad Walton sits at his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sentenced to life for Arlington murders, he’ll get out after 32 years

Chad Walton was 19 when he stabbed Herbert and Westley Joyce in 1997. A state Supreme Court ruling opened the door for release.

Chad Walton sits at his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Exterior of Arlington high school (Arlington High School)

Marysville schools employee accused of raping Arlington High girl

Police said Christopher Carpenter sexually assaulted a teenager he was training while working at the Boys and Girls Club.

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Man shot near Granite Falls; assailants at large

Two suspects fled after shooting a 33-year-old man in a motorhome Tuesday morning, according to police.

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A pedestrian uses a cross walk to cross N Gifford Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 in Arlignton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington seeks another decade of 0.2% sales tax for road work

It would help pay for capacity improvement, pavement preservation, pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects.

A pedestrian uses a cross walk to cross N Gifford Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 in Arlignton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Federal agents seized many pounds of meth and heroin, along with thousands of suspected fentanyl pills, at a 10-acre property east of Arlington in mid-December 2020. (U.S. Attorney’s Office) 20201223

Leader of Snohomish County fentanyl, meth ring gets federal prison

A search of Cesar Valdez-Sanudo’s property in Arlington unearthed kilos of drugs and hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Federal agents seized many pounds of meth and heroin, along with thousands of suspected fentanyl pills, at a 10-acre property east of Arlington in mid-December 2020. (U.S. Attorney’s Office) 20201223
Ismael Cruz-Sanchez speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Driver in fatal I-5 crash in Arlington gets 10 years

Ismael Cruz-Sanchez had a lengthy history with impaired driving. He pleaded guilty to killing Jason Vogan, 45.

Ismael Cruz-Sanchez speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)