Articles published Mon, Mar 22, 2010

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the health insurance reform bill that passed the Senate by a vote of 60-39 on December 24, 2009.

Retired firefighters who are collecting pensions will no longer be barred from volunteer firefighting duties under a bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Kristiansen, and signed into law this week by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Scientists who have reviewed the draft of Washington's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan have a disagreement over the numbers. According to the scientists, the population recommendations in the draft plan aren't biologically defensible and will not ensure the reestablishment of a self-sustaining population of gray wolves in Washington.

If you had an extra $25 dollars what would you do with it? Go to a movie, out to dinner, get a pedicure?

Letters to the Editor for March 24 issue

Updates regarding the 50th celebration of the Aquafest festival are now being broadcast via Facebook, Myspace and Twitter.

Megan and Sarah Gregarek had an idea to help children less fortunate in the Lake Stevens area.