Articles published Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Weather conditions tonight, tomorrow and into Thursday are shaping up to make roadway conditions potentially treacherous, the Washington State Department of Transportation said today.

After initial light snowfall in the northwest, residents are now bracing for a major storm to move through the region on Tuesday night that is expected to drop significant amounts of snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Seattle, WA – Winter has taken its time to get to Washington – but on Monday, the entire state was under a winter storm warning. The American Automobile Association (AAA, "Triple A") suggests a double-check of everything it takes to stay safe on snowy and slick roadways. Tips from Pam Moen (MO-en), AAA spokesperson.

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The police department responded to 602 incidents in the week of January 01, 2012 through January 07, 2012. The following is a brief summary of some of the more notable contacts:

Two sub-area plans will help grow city financially

Local students celebrate the dream of Dr. King

Applauding the work of the Washington State Redistricting Commission, U.S. Congressional candidate and current State Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, released the following statement:

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The results of the recent Holiday DUI enforcement campaign conducted from November 24, 2011 through January 2, 2012 were released.

If you would like to help raise money for cancer research and enjoy a fun and entertaining basketball game at the same time, the annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game will be held at Lake Stevens High School this year.

Brad Barry (running back) and Conner Coleman (wide receiver), two of Lake Stevens High School varsity football players, have been selected to participate in the coveted U.S. Army All-American Bowl and National Combine events held January 13 through 15 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Miss Aquafest royalty were some of those honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Crossword Answers for January 18, 2012

Stained Glass Summer is the story of 12-year-old Jasmine who adores her photographer father and wants to be an artist just like him.

The Crossroads at Lake Stevens is starting its second series of a community outreach program designed for people who have hurts, hang-ups and habits.

Far more than an opiate

On Thursday, January 12 the Viking wrestlers took on the Arlington Eagles beating them by 46 points.

Lake Stevens boys beat Cascade at home on Tuesday last week 63-57, then lost to a touring Australian club team 60-51 in a game played at Cavelero Mid High on Thursday.