The North County Outlook

11/01/2022

The Arlington Kiwanis Club – in conjunction with the non-profit “The Dictionary Project” and Friends of the Arlington Library – recently donated dictionaries to third graders in the Arlington, Darrington and Lakewood School Districts.

The Arlington Kiwanis Club – in conjunction with the non-profit “The Dictionary Project” and Friends of the Arlington Library – recently donated dictionaries to third graders in the Arlington, Darrington

10/31/2022

Your kindness can help the Marysville Community Food Bank provide groceries and smiles for hundreds of local families this holiday season.

10/25/2022

Two major Marysville projects could soon receive a large amount of their funding as federal money has been earmarked for a park at Mother Nature’s Window and a Grove Street over-crossing.

Two major Marysville projects could soon receive a large amount of their funding as federal money has been earmarked for a park at Mother Nature’s Window and a Grove Street

10/25/2022

Marysville’s new Civic Center construction is complete and city staff has begun to provide service there for residents and community members.

10/25/2022

Arlington has started the process to create a Smokey Point community park with their recent approval of the purchase of land in the area.

10/25/2022

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring discussed homeless support programs, traffic projects and more at his Oct. 18 coffee klatch.

10/25/2022

Arlington High School’s drama department will present a murder mystery this fall with their production of ‘Clue’ in November.

10/25/2022

Marysville Pilchuck High School will bring a version of a current Broadway play to their stage this fall with their production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong.’

10/25/2022

Nine students from Arlington and Weston High Schools spent their summer interning at seven local businesses and organizations to experience jobs in the area. Chanelle Carrasco and Kathleen Azpiri interned with the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. …

Nine students from Arlington and Weston High Schools spent their summer interning at seven local businesses and organizations to experience jobs in the area. Chanelle Carrasco and Kathleen Azpiri interned

10/25/2022

In recognition of their community service and their dedication to school programs, Marysville Pilchuck High School students Brooke Bucey and Nolan Crumrine have been selected as the October Students of the Month.

In recognition of their community service and their dedication to school programs, Marysville Pilchuck High School students Brooke Bucey and Nolan Crumrine have been selected as the October Students of

10/25/2022

The Skagit Regional Health Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees will feature elaborately decorated Christmas trees to raise funds for local hospitals.

10/25/2022

Grace Academy’s Karis Jones sets the ball during a 3-0 win against Providence Classical Christian Oct. 19.

10/25/2022

Grace Academy remained unbeaten in the Northwest B League after a win in the penultimate regular season game Oct. 19.

10/25/2022

photo BY Nathan Whalen

10/25/2022

I would never have dreamt that I would be talking about such a “dry” subject (pun intended of course) as watering in the middle of October, but here we are, dealing with one of the longest stretches of no rain that I can remember in the 30 plus year…

I would never have dreamt that I would be talking about such a “dry” subject (pun intended of course) as watering in the middle of October, but here we are,

10/19/2022

Local families and individuals helped improve salmon habitat at Strawberry Fields Athletic Park as part of this year’s Orca Recovery Day.

10/19/2022

Locals can walk through a haunted house organized by Arlington residents as part of this year’s Arlington Community Haunted House from Oct. 14 to 31.

10/19/2022

Arlington locals will be able to take art classes or browse items from local artists at the new gallery and gift shop Hodonadies.

10/19/2022

Arlington School District officials talked about the 2022 summer school programs as they hope that summer support helps students catch up from pandemic losses.

10/19/2022

The pumpkin roll, costume contest and downtown trick-or-treating will return this year at the annual Hometown Halloween event in Arlington on Oct. 29.

10/19/2022

Local families will be able to get into the Halloween spirit a couple of days early as the city of Marysville holds their free Halloween Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 27.

10/19/2022

At the rate populations are growing and the climate is changing, it’s getting harder and harder to be optimistic about what will be left for future generations. Last year, we saw salmon and shellfish die before our eyes as a result of record-breakin…

At the rate populations are growing and the climate is changing, it’s getting harder and harder to be optimistic about what will be left for future generations. Last year, we

10/19/2022

With the regular season concluding, boys tennis players from Arlington and both Marysville schools are prepping for the Wesco North Championships, which started Oct. 18 at Snohomish.

10/19/2022

High school swimmers from Marysville are wrapping up their regular season and getting ready for the postseason.

10/19/2022

In talking to many of my gardening friends, there seems to be a common thread weaving through our conversations… this fall has been frustrating. Summer just doesn’t want to end. It is a real conundrum! Take my 106 Geraniums for example…

In talking to many of my gardening friends, there seems to be a common thread weaving through our conversations… this fall has been frustrating. Summer just doesn’t want to end.

10/12/2022

Marysville locals helped spread awareness during the Domestic Violence Awareness Walk along the Ebey Waterfront Trail on Oct. 6.

10/12/2022

A new coalition of local mayors hopes to advocate for policing law changes in the Washington state legislature and other public safety reforms.

10/12/2022

Filmmakers and community members gathered in Tulalip to celebrate locally-made films for the 10th annual Hilbulb Film Festival on Oct. 8.

10/12/2022

The Meals ’til Monday program from the Arlington Community Food Bank received a $25,000 donation from the Arlington Rotary this October.

10/12/2022

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring will answer community questions at his next coffee klatch on Oct. 18.

10/12/2022

Adopting an annual budget for Snohomish County is one of the primary responsibilities of the County Council. The County’s budget sets the anticipated revenues and expenditures for the calendar year. It funds essential county services including law e…

Adopting an annual budget for Snohomish County is one of the primary responsibilities of the County Council. The County’s budget sets the anticipated revenues and expenditures for the calendar year.

10/12/2022

Arlington’s volleyball team came away with two victories against Marysville schools. The Eagles topped Marysville Pilchuck 3-1 on Oct. 3 and then bested Marysville Getchell 3-0 on Oct. 5.

10/12/2022

After a scoreless first half, Arlington scored three goals to top Marysville Getchell 3-0 in a soccer matchup Oct. 6.

10/12/2022

It is time to plant spring-blooming bulbs in our northwest gardens, and nothing could be easier. Garden centers everywhere are well stocked with colorful packages of these sometimes odd-looking structures that, botanically speaking, can fall into s…

It is time to plant spring-blooming bulbs in our northwest gardens, and nothing could be easier. Garden centers everywhere are well stocked with colorful packages of these sometimes odd-looking structures

10/04/2022

Tulalip community members gathered to remember the tragedy of the residential boarding schools on Sept. 30.

10/04/2022

Community members have begun to get together with Marysville School District staff to engage in ‘community building circles.’

10/04/2022

Candidates for county prosecuting attorney, state representative and state senator discussed themselves and policy during a recent candidate forum on Sept. 30.

10/04/2022

The local company hopes to bring a passenger electric plane to market before the end of the decade

10/04/2022

People in Arlington experiencing a mental health crisis have had more support over the last year thanks to the Mobile Integrated Health Program.

10/04/2022

The city of Arlington continues to work on designing the future of Smokey Point Boulevard into what they hope will be a neighborhood street.