Boat sinks in Arlington Marina

A beloved boat thought to have been built in 1938, sank quickly in Arlington on August 14.

"The Mermaid" had been docked in the Port of Arlington's Marina for about eight years. Its owner, who lives in Goldendale, is thought to have taken it out the day before.

Local residents first noticed that the wooden boat was taking on water early on August 14th. Within hours, the ship had noticeably dipped...