PUD's preparing for foul weather; are you? - "Last year was an important reminder to all of us that we need to be better prepared, and that includes having gas in your car, water on hand, flashlights with batteries and all of the things you need if you are going to be without electricity" Dan Bates / The Herald Lowering himself from an imaginary tree above the stage Tuesday, journeyman tree trimmer Denny Woiwod practices his part in a demonstration for today's winter workshop in the Snohomish ... via The Herald

North County - Arlington Garbage pick-up to change days Arlington city residents should plan to set out their trash on Fridays beginning March 7. The current pick-up day is Tuesday. via The Herald

Around the County - Edmonds Late Police Chief David Stern to be honored Late Edmonds Police Chief David Stern, who died in April 2007, will be honored at today's Edmonds City Council meeting by members of the Alpha Omicron Pi ...

FYI - Lake Goodwin growth on agenda The Seven Lakes neighborhood group has scheduled a meeting tonight to bring the community up to date on planned developments near Lake Goodwin. via The Herald

Smokey Point driver's plea: 'Give me a bulldozer' - "The traffic over this past weekend was much better" Last year, the holiday season in Smokey Point meant more than lights, decorations and festivities. via The Herald

Campus or houses for rural acreage outside Marysville? - "Generally speaking, we have not been promoting a lot of residential expansion in that area" A 100-acre parcel of mainly pasture and wetlands near Marysville being considered for a University of Washington branch campus looks like it will be developed one way or another. via The Herald