The Stillaguamish Indian Tribe’s herd includes eight adult buffalo, including three bulls and five cows, and three calves.

SMOKEY POINT — The Stillaguamish Indian Tribe’s April 30 blessing ceremony for its buffalo herd in Smokey Point seems to have gone well.
“We have three calves now,” said Stillaguamish Tribal Chair Shawn Yanity. “One was born the day after the ceremony and another was born that Friday. The first was born April 15. We think the one born Friday might have been a late twin and we might have one more birth pending.” [more]

Arlington School District Superintendent Linda Byrnes receives a copy of House Resolution No. 4706 from state Rep. Kirk Pearson April 28.

ARLINGTON — State Rep. Kirk Pearson paid a surprise visit to the April 28 Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors meeting, to pay tribute to outgoing Arlington School District Superintendent Linda Byrnes.
“I want to thank you for making me a better legislator,” Pearson said. “You’ve been a real friend, and you’ve helped educate me, even when I haven’t voted the way you might have liked.” [more]

ARLINGTON — A trio of Arlington High School seniors will soon be serving their country.
After graduation, Jake Allen will be heading off to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jeffrey Ludwig will be shipping out to the Merchant Marine Academy in Great Neck, N.Y., and Brad McPherson will be departing for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. [more]