http://lakestevensjournal.com/news Local News RSS Feed http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_relay_for_life_of_lake_stevens_a_shining_success Hundreds gather to help fight cancer http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_relay_for_life_of_lake_stevens_a_shining_success http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_elementary_school_students_get_to_eat_a_rainbow Lunch trays were piled high with all the colors of the rainbow on Thursday, May 17 as elementary school students throughout Lake Stevens School District enjoyed a lunch filled with all kinds of colorful fruits and veggies. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_elementary_school_students_get_to_eat_a_rainbow http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lsf__lspd_partners_in__trike_a_thon Lake Stevens Fire partnered with Lake Stevens Police to help out at Ebenezer’s Annual Trike-a-thon for preschool students. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lsf__lspd_partners_in__trike_a_thon http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_arrests_made_in__obituary_burglaries_ Three arrests have been made in the Snohomish County “obituary burglaries.” http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_arrests_made_in__obituary_burglaries_ http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lspd_find_mail_theft_victims_during_traffic_stop Under the watchful eye of the Lake Stevens Police Department a man driving a burgundy Toyota Corolla was pulled over on May 1 for not wearing his seatbelt. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lspd_find_mail_theft_victims_during_traffic_stop http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lssd_saves_taxpayers__610_000 The Lake Stevens Board of Directors approved the refinancing of a portion of the 2005 Bond that will result in a decrease in interest payments in the amount of $610,000 over the life of the term. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lssd_saves_taxpayers__610_000 http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_pilchuck_teacher_honored http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_pilchuck_teacher_honored http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lsf_recognizes_captain_withrow_and_captain_lowe Lake Stevens Fire recognized two of their members at a recent Recognition Ceremony in April. Captain Tom Withrow received his 20 Year Achievement Certificate and Oath of Commitment; and Captain Ryan Lowe received his Oath of Commitment. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_lsf_recognizes_captain_withrow_and_captain_lowe http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_l_s__earns_well_city_award The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Employee Benefit Trust recently announced this year’s recipients of its coveted WellCity Awards and Lake Stevens was again one of the honorees. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_l_s__earns_well_city_award http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_health___safety_fair_is_coming Lake Stevens Fire and Lake Stevens Police are gearing up for the Annual Health & Safety Fair. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_health___safety_fair_is_coming http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_l_s__police_ask__please__boat_responsibly__ Recent deadly boating accidents are a tragic reminder of how dangerous cold water can be in the Pacific Northwest. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_l_s__police_ask__please__boat_responsibly__ http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_life_jacket_cabinets_open_memorial_day_weekend Life jacket cabinets around the county will open Memorial Day weekend to kickoff the start to the season. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-22_life_jacket_cabinets_open_memorial_day_weekend http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-18_car_wash_to_raise_money_for_local_coach_at_granite_falls_high_school There will be a car wash June 9 from 9am until 3 pm at the old Olso Lumber parking lot to help raise money to purchase a wheelchair van for Keith Johnson http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-18_car_wash_to_raise_money_for_local_coach_at_granite_falls_high_school http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_jim_mitchell__a_life_of_service__love_of_town_and_family BY PAM STEVENS | MANAGING EDITOR http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_jim_mitchell__a_life_of_service__love_of_town_and_family http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_families_and_friends_of_l_s__will_use_hearts_and_feet_to_fight_cancer If you’ve never been to a Relay for Life event, you’re really missing out, however, you will get your opportunity to join in the celebration, remembrance and fight against cancer this weekend. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_families_and_friends_of_l_s__will_use_hearts_and_feet_to_fight_cancer http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_seniors_tour_flying_heritage_collection Docent Alan Gale, of the Flying Heritage Collection escorted the Lake Stevens Senior Center seniors on a tour of the FHC museum, at Paine Field, Everett, on April 25. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_seniors_tour_flying_heritage_collection http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_ashley_pointe_waver_waves_goodbye Beautiful sunny days seem to be few and far between here in the Pacific Northwest but for Lake Stevens residents these warm days have an even more special meaning—we get to be waved at by Ashley Pointe resident Paul Burden. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_ashley_pointe_waver_waves_goodbye http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_how_to_prevent_window_falls_during_warmer_months With sunny weather upon us and the temperatures rising, remember, open windows pose a risk for young children. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_how_to_prevent_window_falls_during_warmer_months http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_spring_literacy_concert_coming_soon The seventh annual FREE ABC Spring Literacy Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at the Lake Stevens High School PAC. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_spring_literacy_concert_coming_soon http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_host_families_needed_in_l_s_ Compass USA is sending 20 high school girls from Tokyo, Japan to Lake Stevens this summer. http://lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2012-05-15_host_families_needed_in_l_s_