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‘Welcome to our rainforest’

ARLINGTON — History is visible in the thick stumps scattered among the century-old, second-growth forest of the Valhalla…

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North county update

Arlington: Build, race your ‘brushbot’ The Arlington Library offers a fun activity for teens after school today. Participants…

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Former Granite Falls man sentenced to 5 months for starving cats in abandoned home

EVERETT — A former Granite Falls man was sentenced Tuesday to five months in jail for starving cats.…

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Hearing examiner rules against expansion of Granite Falls gravel pit

GRANITE FALLS — A hearing examiner has decided that, for now, a gravel pit cannot increase its gravel…

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North county update

Arlington: Full-time kindergarten may begin next year Arlington School District officials are thinking about adding all-week, all-day kindergarten…

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Fire claims life of Granite Falls woman

GRANITE FALLS — A woman died in a fire in a manufactured home Thursday morning off Jordan Road,…

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Front Porch: Memorial service set for Gerry Andal

Service set for Gerry Andal A public memorial for local restaurateur and country musician Gerry Andal is scheduled…

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Woman pleads guilty in Granite Falls animal cruelty case

EVERETT — A former Granite Falls woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to six counts of animal cruelty. Prosecutors say…

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When dogs are the audience, youngsters improve reading skills

GRANITE FALLS — Kindergartner Tove Schweizer patiently waited until his name was called to read the book he…

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Man pleads guilty in Granite Falls animal cruelty case

EVERETT — A former Granite Falls man pleaded guilty Tuesday to six counts of first-degree animal cruelty. Michael…

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North County Update

Camano Island: Attract good insects Learn how to attract butterflies and beneficial insects to your garden at 7…

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Our Towns: North County Update

10th Legislative District: Attend town hall meetings State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen plans to talk about the legislative…

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North County Update

Arlington: Free flights for girls, women Arlington Airport businesses and pilots are participating in Women of Aviation International…

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Readers roll with memories of homemade bread

Suffering through a couple of weeks on a no-carbohydrate diet, I was not allowed to eat any bread.…

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Front Porch: Crab dinner in Granite Falls on Saturday night

Crab dinner tonight Granite Falls Eagles offers a crab dinner Saturday night. And you don’t have to be…

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Granite Falls puts moratorium on pot dispensaries

GRANITE FALLS — The Granite Falls City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to place a six-month moratorium on…

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Spay, neuter campaign for cats begins in Granite Falls

GRANITE FALLS — Nancy Wahl wants to be known in the city as a resource for cat issues.…

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Public meetings

Granite Falls City Council, 7 p.m. Wednesday, council chambers, 206 S. Granite Ave. The agenda includes the second…

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Road report

Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are…

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Suspect in Monroe prison officer’s death due in court

EVERETT — The prime suspect in the death of Monroe corrections officer Jayme Biendl is expected to make…