Praise to Norpoint Shooting Center in Arlington for teaching people how to use guns knowledgeably and safely.

Praise to those who agree to donate their organs once they pass on. Certainly Shabbir Bala, owner of Boondocker’s Restaurant in Marysville, is thankful. But any of us may need that same kind of gift in the future.

Praise to the Arlington High School wrestling team for winning a state championship. Congratulations to coach Rick Iversen for retiring on top.

Praise to Tulalip Heritage and Arlington high schools for their respective girls basketball teams making in to state.

Praise to Christy Anana, school counselor at Quil Ceda Elementary School, for being named Washington School Counselor Association Counselor of the Year.

Raze to the Lynnwood burglar who aimed a crossbow at a local park ranger.

Praise to former mayor and city administrator Howard Christianson for his years of service to the city of Arlington. Our sympathies to his family upon his passing.

Praise to those who donated so Arlington police dog Oso could get a bullet-proof vest.

Praise to the city of Marysville for passing a law that allows neighborhoods to get drug houses out of their area.

Praise to the city of Arlington for working together on the “All In” Crime Prevention Campaign to see crime rates actually drop.

Praise to the Arlington Education Foundation for bringing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to town so kids can receive free books.

Praise to Arlington for working with Everett Community College to bring education and training to town to provide-job-training opportunities.

Praise to the Marysville Haggen’s store for providing Valentine’s Day treats to the battered women and children’s facility in Everett.

Praise to the Tulalip Tribes for building a skateboard park and naming it after a supporter, Debra Barto, who had died of cancer.

Praise to Marysville for coming up with a plan for the waterfront that the entire community can get behind and support. What an amazing addition to town that is going to be.

Praise to Marysville for planning its Mom-Son Superhero Dance in April. It’s only fair to have equal time after the highly successful Father-Daughter Dances in February.

Raze that the chairman of the Cascade Valley Hospital board has been charged with stalking an ex-girlfriend.

Raze that Arlington’s popular July 4th breakfast needs a new sponsor. We hope someone is found soon to continue that tradition.

Praise to Arlington police for safely capturing a crook after a high-speed chase.

Praise to construction workers in Arlington who detained a burglary suspect until police arrived.

Praise to Marysville for its plans for its 125th birthday. It should be a memorable event.

Praise to students who compete locally in Hi-Q. Jeopardy should be next on your list.

Praise to Marysville for helping three local former homeless men get transitional housing starting April 1.