Articles published Mon, Jun 27, 2011

The Aquafest Ski and Wakeboard tournament is set for Saturday, July 30, beginning at 7 a.m., in the North Cove. An active and community-minded group of avid water sports lovers, and competitors will once again participate in the annual Aquafest Ski and Wakeboard tournament.

The annual Family FunFest has something for kids of all ages.

Aquafest 2011 T-shirts can be pre-ordered at Foster Press.

Plan for heavy traffic on ferries, mountain pass highways and border crossings

Overnight ramp and lane closures at the I-5/128th Street SW interchange continue this week as crews work to add a second left-turn lane on the southbound off-ramp.

Are we there yet?

For the first time in many years, as legislators depart Olympia, small businesses can breathe a sigh of relief. Rather than enduring another legislative session in which some lawmakers enacted more policies that will increase the cost of doing business, the small business community should actually see some much needed relief this time.

Your Letters for June 29 2011 issue

Lake Stevens Police Beat

Superintendent Burgess leaves with fond memories and great friends

In the morning hours of Friday, June 24, a driver hit a sinkhole while they were heading west on Highway 204 near 81st Street NE.

Students at Lake Stevens High School said goodbye to Principal Ken Collins with a marching band, colorful banner and a procession of kids following him through the back of the school’s parking lot last Thursday.

Members of the Lake Stevens High School Key Club held a baby supply drive to benefit Housing Hope in Everett.

Statistics say that a person has approximately three opportunities in their lifetime to perform CPR. One of those opportunities will most likely be on a loved one.

Johnson’s Relay for Life experience has special meaning

Ashley Pointe celebrated Father’s Day with their Annual Dads and Dogs Car Show.

The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to use caution when discharging fireworks during the Fourth of July fireworks season and encourages residents to extend common courtesy to their neighbors by limiting the hours during which they discharge.

The Greater Everett Community Foundation will provide a scholarship to a local community member interested in participating in the Leadership Snohomish County program.

Problem number one: Kids get bored in the summer.

After a yearlong effort the City of Lake Stevens and Snohomish County are ready to begin the implementation of an herbicide treatment to remove Eurasian watermilfoil from the lake.

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good citizens. They are seeking nominations for their annual Citizen and Junior Citizen of the Year awards.

Friday, June 17 was the date of the annual installation banquet for the Rotary Club of Lake Stevens.

Haven For Life Ministries provides a loving home and care for infants, pregnant teenage girls and teen moms with their babies.

Redifining an act of God

The Rush girls U12 Swoosh team became State Challenge Cup Division 2 finalists at the Starfire Sports Complex, on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

The Lake Stevens Little League Tigers claimed the championship in the Stilly Valley Little League First Annual Murel Coulter Tournament in Arlington. 

Congratulations to the girls of the Super Spikers volleyball team.  After an undefeated season, they recently took first place in the Lake Stevens Boys & Girl’s Club spring tournament in the 3rd/4th grade division.