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School bus brings books to Arlington neighborhoods
The Arlington School District's "Books on the Bus" is bringing a library to kids every Wednesday this summer and will continue until Aug. 24. This is the second year for the program in which one of the district's decommissioned buses travels to...
Future of M'ville Fire District discussed
As Marysville officials move closer to a decision regarding the future of the Marysville Fire District, firefighters and community members are pushing for the district to become a Regional Fire Authority. The Marysville Fire District, formed from a...
Marysville residents will decide fate of public safety tax
Marysville voters will vote in the upcoming primary election on a sales tax measure for the city which would fund more police officers. The measure, Proposition 1 for the city of Marysville, is on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. If approved, an...
Arlington Police Chief invited to the White House
Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura was one of about 75 law enforcement leaders from across the U.S. to be invited to the White House this July to discuss police-community relations. Ventura and other law enforcement officials talked about how...
Marysville Police Officers start initiative to combat bullying
Two School Resource Officers from the Marysville Police Department took it upon themselves to fight bullying and harassment in Marysville schools and have started their own fundraising campaign. Jeremy Wood, the School Resource Officer at Marysville...
Brew fest helps fight Usher syndrome
A fenced-off Legion Park in downtown Arlington was full of brewers and local residents as part of the first ever Arlington Brew Fest on July 23. The event was put on by Vision for a Cure as a fundraiser to help fight and raise awareness for Usher...
Communities can get to know local police
Communities can connect with their police and city officials at this year's National Night Out on Aug. 2. Marysville and Arlington are both holding neighborhood gatherings this year as part of the event. Arlington Arlington police staff, fire staff,...
Marysville law focuses on junk in yards
Marysville officials hope an update to the city’s Public Nuisances ordinance will help clean up some neighborhoods where homeowners are keeping garbage and trash on their lawns. The law comes after pressure from Marysville residents who have found the city’s current code enforcement to be...
Jennings Park hosts free movies, Sounds of Summer concert series
Jennings Park is hosting free films, concerts and children's concerts this year as the city's summer series kicked off recently. The Sounds of Summer, Children's Concerts and Popcorn in the Park programs in Marysville began last week and will...
Tulalip exhibit explores colors
A new exhibit, designed for kids and parents, is now open at the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip and explores colors and how the Tulalip Tribes have used them in the past. "Vibrant Beauty: Colors of Our Collection" looks into some basic color...
Marysville Farmers Market open for summer
The Marysville Farmers Market is back open for the summer and will be open every Saturday until the first weekend of October. The market is located in the Marysville City Hall parking lot at 1035 State Ave., and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This...
County releases Health Reporting Area Profiles
The Snohomish Health District has released it's first ever Health Reporting Area Profiles which look at the differences and unique needs for each area of the county. The Health District has been working on the reports for six months and released...
Silvana Fair returns July 30
Children will present their farm animals at the local Silvana Fair, which returns this year on July 30. All of the fair events are being held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on that day at the Silvana Viking Hall and surrounding grounds. The Viking Hall is at...
Smokey Point Smiles opens in Lakewood
A new dental office in the Lakewood area, Smokey Point Smiles Dentistry, opened recently and held their ribbon cutting on July 13. The new office is at 17103 28th Dr. NE, Suite 104, Marysville. Hamed Sahari will be the dentist at the Lakewood...
Community enjoys Fly-In
The annual Arlington Fly-In brought a variety of planes to the Arlington Airport as well as aerial acrobatics to the sky for people to enjoy. The local Fly-In, one of the largest in the nation, was held from July 7 to 9 this year. Many local...
Poochapalooza offers fun for all
Asbery Field was full of the barks of dogs as part of the 10th annual Poochapalooza which was held on July 9. The annual event hosted by the Marysville Dog Owners Group is one of the largest dog events in the state and proceeds go to support Marysvil...
Arlington celebrates annual Street Fair
More than a hundred small vendors and other organizations set up along Olympic Avenue this July to participate in the annual Arlington Street Fair. The fair was held from July 8 to 10 this year and is sponsored by the Downtown Arlington Business...
Arlington celebrates Fourth of July
Arlington residents came together for their multiple Fourth of July events which have become traditions in the community. Families came out for celebrations like the Grand Parade down Olympic Avenue, the Arlington Rotary's Duck Dash and fireworks at...
Junk in the Trunk attracts shoppers
Vendors brought out their goods and their junk for the city of Marysville's annual flea market event "Junk in the Trunk." The July 9 market brought a parking lot full of vendors to the area around the Marysville Courthouse. This year included people...
Rodz on 3rd comes to Marysville
More than 100 cars came to downtown Marysville for the fifth annual Rodz on 3rd Car Show, presented by the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association. The local car show, held on July 9, included various vintage and restored cars, rat rods, hot rods a...
Marysville Chamber hosts carnival
The Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce brought their local carnival back for a second year from July 7 to 10. Classic carnival rides, games and food were available at the carnival. Jesica Stickles, president of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of...
Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured a couple of local programs encouraging students to get into the workforce on June 29. Larsen talked with Arlington School District officials about their efforts to provide work experience for those with disabilities and a...
Birds of Prey land at library
Arlington kids got an up-close look at eagles, falcons and vultures from the Sarvey Wildlife Center as part of the Arlington Library's kick-off for their Explore Summer program. Kids came to Presidents Elementary in Arlington on June 29 to see the...
Nonprofits sell fireworks for the last time
This is the last year of fireworks sales in Marysville, as fireworks will be prohibited by the city next year, leaving some non-profit organizations looking for new fundraisers. It is common for fireworks companies to work with local organizations...
Planning begins for Marysville Park
The city of Marysville has begun the design process for the Mother Nature's Window property to put together a draft of what the future of the park will be. The land near 100th Street and 55th Avenue, which is currently mostly forest, was...