Articles published Mon, Jun 28, 2010
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WA Home Care Workers: "No More Pay Freezes"
After two months of bargaining, home-care workers and the State of Washington are no closer to a new contract agreement. Members of SEIU Local 775 provide in-home services to elderly, low-income Washingtonians and people with disabilities.
Operation Drywater-Boating Under the Influence Emphasis Patrol
Boating Safety
guest-editorial
After passage, we learn the true cost of federal health care reform
Liberals and conservatives agreed on one thing during the health care debate: the cost of health care in the United States is not sustainable. Last year we spent $2.2 trillion, or 17% of the United States’ gross domestic product (GDP), on health care.
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Disappearing Words
Laura on Life
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Lake Stevens hosts hundreds of rowers
North West Masters Championships sailed on the lake
DNA testing for crimes will be quicker
Lake Stevens Police using new DNA company
Vera’s Generation project will benefit entire community
Just one person can make a difference in the life of a child and Vera Johnson, a long time resident, spent countless hours making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children in Lake Stevens. Johnson passed away on March 1, 2010.
Police Chief, Principal support U-Turn scholarship
Lake Stevens Police Chief Randy Celori and Lake Stevens High School Principal Ken Collins are both turning 50 this year.
LSSD formulates areas for budget reductions
At school board meetings in the months of July and August school board members will be reviewing and approving the school budgets for the 2010-11 school year.
98205 Zip Codes change July 1 for southwest annexation residents
As of July 1, residents living in the newly annexed southwest area of Lake Stevens will now have the 98258 zip code instead of the 98205 zip code.
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July
It’s almost the Fourth of July, a time to celebrate and enjoy the holiday with friends and family.
sports-local
Fourth grade Thunderbolts volley their way to championship
The girls of the Thunderbolts third/fourth grade volleyball team played tough all season long entering the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club’s tournament undefeated.
Storm Aquatics break records at Tri-City Invitational
The Storm Aquatics team that traveled to Pasco, Washington to attend the Tri-City Invitational.