"We're very proud to have Kevin represent us in Lake Stevens," said Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner.

Interior Designer Kelly DuByne and Professional Organizer Monika Kristofferson are sponsoring Declutter, Decorate, Desserts & Donations For a Cause to benefit Lake Steven Boys & Girls Club.

The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation elected four new officers to the Board of Directors at the January 2012 Board meeting.

Did you know that four out of five students have undetected vision problems according to the American Optometric Association?

Elle Marie Hair Studio owned by Colleen Buck, Jody Bossert and Lorry Green recently was named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY magazine, the top business publication for salon and spa owners.

Blood Pressure Monitors-quality, automatic, digital with smart technology-made easy to use at home.

Pacific West Performing Arts, also known as PacWest Dance, announces that a second location opened on Monday, March 5. PacWest has been a prominent member of the Snohomish community since 2004, bringing the recreational and competitive side of dance to hundreds of local children.

Ribbon to be cut, doors to open on Thursday, April 19

Business Workshop

Afraid to open your credit card bills or would like to have money left over at the end of the month?

Locally family owned Snohomish County business Pure Clean Carpet Cleaning has been recognized in national trade magazine as a “2012 Industry Leader.”

Washington employers will collect a record $56 million in 2011 federal tax credits because they hired certain hard-to-place job seekers.

Flowers By K is a new, locally owned floral business that recently opened last May in our quaint town of Lake Stevens.

Senior Services of Snohomish County’s Board of Directors has selected Jim Steinruck of Lake Stevens, as its new CEO.

Three Hairstylists from Elle Marie Hair Studio Bring Local Consumers the Highest Level of Haircolor Expertise as Redken Certified Haircolorists

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking nominations to its Boating Safety Advisory Council.

A new electronic application that quickly and efficiently finds loans, grants, and other useful small business resources, and its developer Somesh Kumar of Freemont, Calif., won first prize and $5,000 in a nationwide competition sponsored by the U.S.

The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds.

Eighty-eight percent of employers will pay lower tax rates than they did this year thanks to reforms pushed for by moderate Democrats in the House and Senate to the state’s unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation programs during the 2011 session.

The Rainy Day Caffe crew cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of their store in the Main Street Center in downtown Lake Stevens.