The battle of the bulge it would seem is never ending but as far as America is concerned, this is more than a battle – this is a full throttle war. Americans are some of the unhealthiest people on…

Cheer up hoop fans, professional basketball is back! The highly charismatic Washington Rampage basketball team has returned this year with a new home court, stronger talent, and a new attitude. This is the team to watch when it’s time to hit…

Early release Fridays have changed from a 60 minute early release to an 85 minute early release for all Lake Stevens schools. In order to accommodate for the extra 25 minutes of early release time and not lose instructional time, the school day will…

Defensive Coach Micheal Shea (back right) and Lake Stevens Viking football players Brandon Johnson, Carey Cambell, Mitch Claymore, Travis Chief, Taylor Shea, Andrew Elgen, Jake Fabian and Conner…

Work began on the 36th Street NE road embankment repair on Aug 20. The work is scheduled to be completed by mid September. During this time the City will pave the overlay of 131st Avenue NE between 20th Street NE and Hartford Road. Pending the…

Ryan Olliges, of Lake Stevens’ Boy Scout Troop 41. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank a member of the Boy Scouts of America can achieve. Only…

Make plans to attend the second annual Guns ‘n Hoses Softball Challenge scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, August 25 at the Lake Stevens High School baseball field. Lake Stevens High School is located at 2908 – 113th Avenue NE, Lake Stevens….

On August 13 the Fire Department connection to the Walgreens store located at 718 – 91st Avenue NE was stolen. The FDC is a “Y” connection that the fire department connects to in order to…

Granite Falls Family Support Outreach site, located at 9424 Portage Avenue, will open its doors Wednesday, August 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning in September they will open…

Growing up in Lake Stevens in the late 60s was very different than it is today. Just ask Brian and Matt Croner who grew up with a dozen other kids on and around Cedar and Oak Roads. The Croner family…

Banning guns won’t stop mass murders Dear Editor, It sure seems that in this day and age of mass shootings occurring and dominating headlines across the country, many different emotions are felt. First shock, then sadness and finally anger…

It’s true, we all know that showing someone a little kindness does go a long way. It not only serves the receiver but it also lightens the giver’s attitude and usually helps create a day full of smiles and peace. It seems in the world…

OLYMPIA –Every autumn for the past four years, a troop of volunteers armed with clipboards and tally sheets have taken to the streets to count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles to their destinations. Volunteers are needed again…