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WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday


For old ferries, it's the end of the line
Tribal leaders accused of smoke-shop tax scam
'I blew her away,' girl's father told police
Wednesday


Kimberly-Clark keeps closer eye on its Everett ...
Owners protest Monroe plan for 'potentially dan...
Marysville man charged in fatal shooting of 6-y...
Tuesday


Girl, 6, fatally shot; father jailed
Century-old Arlington house succumbs to flames
In Snohomish and other cities, sales tax revenu...
Monday


Economy forces teens to cope with smaller allow...
Tax hike sought to clean up Puget Sound
Oso residents want to use old school as communi...
Sunday


Monroe may toughen rules for some dog breeds
County preparations kept flood rescues to minimum
It's playtime, maties
Saturday


A mom and dad of her own
Deal likely to avert strike of Boeing engineers
Sultan eliminates its police department
Friday


Snohomish County flooding was less severe than ...
Water warning a pain for some Snohomish restaur...
Arlington High's 'Peter Pan' takes to the air
 

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Arlington

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The Wii teaches P.E. at Arlington high school

In a sign of the times, a small alternative high school in Arlington this fall has weaved the popular Nintendo Wii game console into its physical education curriculum. [More]






Kevin Nortz / The Herald
Harvesting farms' future

Farming is changing in Snohomish County. That was one of many messages at "Focus on Farming V: Breaking New Ground," Snohomish County's regional agriculture conference held Thursday at the Lynnwood Convention Center. [More]





Kristi's Notebook: Boys & Girls Clubs gear up for football playoffs

Playoffs are planned through Sunday for the NFL-Snohomish County Boys & Girls Club flag football program in Arlington, Snoho­mish and Everett. [More]





North County Update

Arlington Pink raises money for breast cancer research The pink hair paid off. [More]





Public Meetings

Arlington City Council workshop meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, City Council chambers, 110 E. Third St. Discussion on the city budget and municipal airport vision statement. [More]





4 plead guilty in smoke shop case

SEATTLE -- Four Stillaguamish tribal members pleaded guilty today to federal felony charges of selling untaxed cigarettes at the Blue Stilly Smoke Shop in Arlington. [More]





Century-old home burns in Arlington

ARLINGTON -- Firefighters were unable to save a 118-year-old home as flames engulfed it early Tuesday morning. Crews were called about 1:45 a.m. to the 8900 block of Tveit Loop Road, Arlington fire spokeswoman Chris Badger said. [More]





North County Update

Granite Falls Food bank's needs grow as donations dwindle Donations are down and the number of clients is up at the Granite Falls Food Bank. [More]





events:

• Food drive at Andrew's Playroom: 9:00am - 3:00pm, November 21, at Andrew's Playroom. Bring in a bag of nonperishable foods and play for only $6.50 per child
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• Friday Music: 1:00pm - 3:00pm, November 21, at Arlington United Church. Visiting musicians of all abilities are invited to volunteer with Village C... [Details]

• Peter Pan: 7:00pm, November 21, at Linda M. Byrnes Performing Arts Center. Arlington High School presents the timeless classic Peter Pan. Tickets avai... [Details]
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More headlines
Prep notebook: Former Olympian to head Arlington wrestling program November 18
Cities differ on when to call dog a danger November 16
Snohomish County flooding was less severe than expected November 14
Arlington High's 'Peter Pan' takes to the air November 14
Demand growing at county food banks November 14
North county update November 14
Snohomish County flooding isn't over yet November 13
Floods may strike hard and fast November 12
Tight races may earn recount November 12
When going gets tough, shoppers head for bazaars November 12
Students honor those who served our country November 11
Storms could dump 18 inches of rain November 11
PREP ROUNDUP November 11
Judge dismisses warrant for ex-principal November 11
Veterans Day events planned around county November 11

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1. 'I blew her away,' girl's father told police
2. Tribal leaders accused of smoke-shop tax scam
3. Woman struck by car along Lynnwood street
4. Prosecutor says death was caused by paranoia
5. 5 vehicle pile-up on I-5 snarls traffic
6. For old ferries, it's the end of the line
7. Boeing cuts defense 800 jobs, sees pending delivery backlog peaking
8. Silvertips show Portland no mercy
9. Jackson ponders: What if?
10. Everett to reach out to Silver Lake area
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Edmonds police pulled over murder victim, suspect
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