I stopped here today on the way up north to Bellingham. This Arco station is right across the street from another Arco station! This review deals with the one that is closer to I-5.
I had to use the restroom real bad! The tall young guy "JT", was very friendly and understanding from the get-go, and knew that I had to go. Therefore he let me have the bathroom key right away without delay. The bathroom has two locks on it. But only the lower silver colored lock (which is also the doorhandle) can be opened with the key (I do not know what the upper gold colored lock is used for, but it was not used for locking the bathroom at the time I stopped in).
Anyway, I could not get the key to work on either lock. So I went back inside the station and told JT that I could not get the key to work. Whereas another clerk would most likely have been "too busy", JT immediately came out with me and opened the door for me, thus saving me from peeing in my pants! He immediately stated words to the effect that he "had been there" (re: about to P in his pants). He was also quite friendly to talk to as I engaged in a short conversation with him while he was cleaning the bathroom right afterwards (I did not mention anything about the bathroom needing cleaning, nor did I notice or pay attention, nor did I care!).
I felt so grateful, that I bought some merchandise from the station to show my gratitude. Alexa was also on duty at the time and was also friendly and helpful. Kudos to both of these employees, especially JT.
UPDATE: later the same day, May 7, 2017
On my return trip from Bellingham, I met another clerk, Steve, who was also very friendly, outgoing and helpful. I asked him about that nearby beautiful log cabin place, which is now unoccupied. He told me that the restaurant across the street (closed due to fire) will be moving into the log cabin place soon. He also mentioned that he used to work there, and that it was a great place to eat.
I stopped in primarily to take some photos for this review. JT was off for the day, though Alexa was still there. While I was there, I took my photos, bought some more grub, and used the restroom again (this time it was not an emergency). I noted this time that the restroom was clean at the time I took my P. read more