Smokey Point

Alana Curatola with her medical scribe Kevin Nguyen on last day of work prior to maternity leave on April 2022. (Photo provided by Alana Curatola)

Fired after maternity leave, local eye doctor sues surgery clinics

Alana Curatola is suing Northwest Eye Surgeons, saying she was abruptly fired in Everett when she returned from unpaid leave.

 

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Smokey Point I-5 rest areas closed this week

The Washington State Department of Transportation is doing regular maintenance through Friday.

 

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Free coffee will be back soon at Smokey Point rest areas

Everett’s Silver Lake rest area for southbound I-5 drivers remains closed while WSDOT works on the facility.

 

The Snow Goose Transit bus at one of it's stops outside of the Lincoln Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Catch a free bus between Camano, Stanwood, Smokey Point

Snow Goose Transit runs on weekdays, offering 15 stops and — for those with mobility issues — door-to-door service.

The Snow Goose Transit bus at one of it's stops outside of the Lincoln Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic moves along 172nd Street NE near the intersection at 23rd Avenue NE on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Development led to frequent street cleaning near Smokey Point

Work on a possible residential development tracked dirt onto the road. Marysville made the company clean it.

Traffic moves along 172nd Street NE near the intersection at 23rd Avenue NE on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lawsuit: Mental health hospital retaliated against employee

Lawsuit: Mental health hospital retaliated against employee

The mental health technician said she raised concerns. Then management stopped giving her shifts.

Lawsuit: Mental health hospital retaliated against employee
She died from Smokey Point hospital’s neglect, lawsuit says

She died from Smokey Point hospital’s neglect, lawsuit says

Staff at the psychiatric hospital failed to care for Rosemary Torgesen, 78, a new complaint alleges.

She died from Smokey Point hospital’s neglect, lawsuit says
Paralyzed since age 26, he won sports medals and lived to 80

Paralyzed since age 26, he won sports medals and lived to 80

Ken Johnson kept his zest for life. “I always wanted to see what was around the bend the next day.”

Paralyzed since age 26, he won sports medals and lived to 80
New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

Scott Peacock has been asked to fill the position. He’s worked for Snohomish schools since 1993.

New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools
Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

Each candidate will meet with the district this week. Someone is expected to be chosen by Friday.

Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search
Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

That number will be narrowed to three after candidates are interviewed in public meetings next week.

Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search
North county crime decreasing with new program for homeless

North county crime decreasing with new program for homeless

Police and social workers teamed up to provide services to people who are willing to accept help.

North county crime decreasing with new program for homeless

Complaint says Kaiser Permanente didn’t bargain in good faith

The federal agency alleges the healthcare provider tied the negotiations to a ban on picketing.

Northbound I-5 at Smokey Point reopens after wreck

Traffic was being rerouted through the rest area there.

Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota
Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota

New two-day music fest to support Arlington food bank

The cost of admission to Kornstock is a nonperishable food item or cash donation.

Antique aircraft and drones: Arlington Fly-In marks 50 years

Antique aircraft and drones: Arlington Fly-In marks 50 years

It started with a group of pilots protesting rule changes for a Canadian airshow

Antique aircraft and drones: Arlington Fly-In marks 50 years

Arlington residents oppose proposed $15 utility fee

A public hearing is scheduled during Monday’s City Council meeting.

$107.5 million Arlington school bond back on the ballot

The biggest slice of the bond funding would go toward building a new Post Middle School.

Health care program for military, families is only 1 in state

Veterans, current service members and their families can all use it.