Predators of the Heart teaches character, respect | SLIDESHOW
Lauren Salcedo
A mountain lion peers through the bars of his enclosure on the stage of the Grace Academy auditorium during the Predators of the Heart wildlife exhibit on Friday, May 17.
A full-grown mountain lion, two wolves, an alligator and a king cobra were just a few of the wild creatures that made an appearance in Grace Academy’s gym on Friday, May 17, for the Predators of the Heart wildlife exhibit.
Williams to serve as Marysville Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal
Herman Williams Sr. is a former Tulalip Tribal Chair, Marysville School Board Director, Marysville High School ASB President and football quarterback. He is an artist, painter, musician, fisherman and storyteller. And now, he is adding one more title to his list of influence in the Marysville and Tulalip areas — Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal.
Marysville honors fallen officers | SLIDESHOW
The city of Marysville commemorated Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in a somber ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, at the Police Officers and Firefighters Memorial just outside of the Marysville Library.
Candidates file to run for local councils, school boards
The filing period to run in the Aug. 5 primary election and the Nov. 5 general election ended May 17 and saw a number of candidates file to run for a variety of local offices.
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Arlington, Marysville observe Memorial Day May 27
The American Legion posts of Arlington and Marysville will once again be organizing observances of Memorial Day, this year on Monday, May 27.
Arlington VFW, Funeral Alternatives of Marysville collect old U.S. flags
SMOKEY POINT — In recognition of the upcoming national holidays, Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1561 will partner with Funeral Alternatives of Marysville to collect weathered and distressed U.S. flags for proper retirement, in accordance with U.S. flag code. All flags will be properly handled, cared for and honored.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
'Red Day' helps family in need get their house in order | SLIDESHOW
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville offices of Keller Williams Realty commemorated the chain's annual "Red Day" of locally focused community service on Thursday, May 9, by fixing up the home of a Marysville family that's fallen on hard times with the economy.
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
