Hundreds attend grand opening of new North County PUD Office Complex in Arlington
ARLINGTON—Replacing the Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD) offices in Stanwood and Arlington that were seismically deficient, the new $43.5 million North County Office Complex is now open. The new centralized location will serve north Marysville, Arlington, Darrington, Stanwood and Camano Island. PUD will continue to accept drop-box payments at its former Stanwood office location […]
Hometown Holidays Carousel and Ferris Wheel return to Arlington
ARLINGTON-The Hometown Holidays carousel and Ferris wheel will be in Arlington from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15. This is made possible by the City of Arlington Hotel-Motel Tax Fund Tourism Grant and a generous sponsorship from Angel of the Winds Casino Resort. “We are thrilled to support the City of Arlington in bringing […]
Meet Me in Arlington for our Hometown Holidays Celebration
ARLINGTON—Meet me in Arlington for Arlington’s Hometown Holidays celebration! The magic starts on November 30th in Legion Park, where Arlington’s Christmas Tree will be lit at 5 p.m. Lights will be twinkling and carolers will be singing, while visitors enjoy fire pits and roasting marshmallows with special guests, Mrs. Claus and Olaf. An unexpected snowfall […]
Arlington PD mourns the loss of beloved K9 Tara
ARLINGTON—It is with profound sadness that the Arlington Police Department announces the passing of retired Police Narcotics Detection Canine (K9) Tara. End of Watch (EOW): October 17, 2024. K9 Tara fought bravely against an aggressive form of cancer but passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving adopted family, including her former handler and lifelong partner, former […]
20-year-old Arlington man tragically killed in traffic collision
ARLINGTON—Washington State Patrol released that Riley Maggard, 20, of Arlington, was killed in a fatal traffic collision shortly after 12 a.m., Friday (Thursday night), November 1. Maggard was travelling southbound on I-5 just north of 172nd NE / SR-531 near exit 206 when he lost control of his vehicle, swearing across multiple lanes. The vehicle […]
Arlington woman designs free Halloween map for county residents
ARLINGTON—For Arlington resident Brandi Smith and her family, Halloween has always held a special place in their hearts. For as long as she can remember her family decorated their house, handed out king-sized candy bars to Trick-or-Treaters, and made a big batch of homemade chili for the occasion. But when most of the region’s festivities […]
Arlington receives Dept of Ecology’s Wastewater Treatment Award
ARLINGTON—The Department of Ecology’s Northwest Region Office has presented the City of Arlington with the 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award for the staff’s continued high performance in the operation of the treatment facility. “The Arlington Water Reclamation Facility has a notable record as one of the top municipal wastewater treatment plants in Washington […]
Arlington Municipal Airport and VEREGY hold ribbon-cutting for major solar array project
ARLINGTON—The Arlington Municipal Airport, and decarbonization partner Veregy, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 17, to commemorate the launch of its solar array project promoting the benefits of renewable energy. This is Washington’s state’s largest general aviation solar array. The airport’s new solar installation is capable of totaling 87.5 kW of DC power, comprised of […]
City of Arlington Receives State Auditor’s Stewardship Award
ARLINGTON—On Monday, October 21 the City of Arlington received the State Auditor’s Stewardship Award from Pat McCarthy, Washington State Auditor, at the City Council Meeting. The award recognizes “outstanding accomplishment in accountability, transparency, and good stewardship of public resources, with the shared mission of government that works better and earns greater public trust.” Arlington is […]
Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide in Arlington on Sunday
ARLINGTON—A 42-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries from a fatal shooting incident in Arlington on Sunday, September 15. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 15, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 1900 block of 200th Street NE for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 42-year-old woman, with gunshot […]
