After losing to the 3A Glacier Peak football in their first game this season, the Lake Stevens Vikings showed that they are a team to watch out for beating the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks 45-21 at…

This past week I had the chance to reflect on some of the times I’ve gone rock climbing. Now, to be fair, I wouldn’t really call myself an expert at it. Remember the scene of Tom Cruise free-climbing in Mission Impossible 2? Yeah,…

When driving past Mt. Pilchuck Elementary, it is hard to ignore the beautiful garden that is in full bloom. The Panther Giving Garden has been a huge success this past spring and summer. Produce has…

As summer vacations come to an end and school begins, many families are making carpool arrangements. Keep in mind that automobile collisions continue to be the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 12. An estimated 85 percent of…

Challenge yourself with the Lake Stevens Great Race on Saturday, September 29, during Oktoberfest weekend. This event is a unique scavenger hunt that takes place in downtown Lake Stevens for various age groups. The first to finish in each age…

Jennye Cooper Alison Caton On September 14 Public Educator Alison Caton will be leaving Lake Stevens Fire to pursue a career in nursing. “We wish her every success as she takes a new direction…

Will your child be READY! to be successful in Kindergarten? Every year 40 percent of children walk into kindergarten one to three years behind. There is something you can do to make sure your child isn’t one of them! Academic Beginnings for…

Robert Marshall and Dan Lorentzen prepare to speak at the 9/11 Memorial last Saturday at the Fire Station. The downtown Lake Stevens Fire Station welcomed the community to a 9/11 Memorial on…

The police department responded to 525 incidents in the week of August 26, 2012 through September 1, 2012. The following is a brief summary of some of the more notable contacts: Vehicle Theft, 08/26/12, 2400 block of 104 Ave. SE A 28-year-old male…

Crosswalks need to be restriped for school kids Dear Editor, I know that Lake Stevens just spent a lot of money re-striping Lake Stevens but what I don’t understand is why they did not restripe all the sidewalk crossing lanes. As I was taking…

It all started 15 years ago when we planted some fruit trees: A pear tree, an apple tree, and a peach tree. The first few years, the trees simply concentrated on growing. If we got a warty piece of fruit off one of them before our resident squirrel…

Voter turnout in the primary election last month was largely seen as disappointing, with just over 38 percent rather than the 46 percent that was projected. There are several reasons for the apathy, but the most important may be that many of the…

Even after two weeks of political party conventions, speakers on both sides of the aisle have had their say, the media has analyzed and reanalyzed all that was said and folks have expressed themselves all over Facebook, we still have two more months…

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board has received a $22 million federal grant to continue the state’s salmon recovery efforts in Washington. “A healthy Washington state economy is reliant on healthy salmon…

2012 Spirit of Snohomish County Award Winners pose with Dennis G. Smith (center), president and CEO of United Way of Snohomish County. (Photo Credit: Neil Parekh/United Way of Snohomish County). Back…

The Y Encourages Snohomish County Families to Address Healthy Living during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month The YMCA of Snohomish County offers healthy eating and physical activity tips to help residents live healthier EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 5,…

OLYMPIA – A 37-year-old Mount Vernon woman pleaded guilty to submitting false information to the state Department of Social and Health Services in order to receive public assistance benefits. Between January 2006 and June 2010, Ofelia Manrique…

OLYMPIA – September 7, 2012 – You or a relative, friend or coworker may be richer than you think. Just visit www.claimyourcash.org to find out. The Department of Revenue is continuing its efforts to reunite residents with their lost…

Snohomish County, WA – The results are in from the recent Drive Hammered, Get Nailed enforcement campaign conducted from August 17 through September 3. In Snohomish County, 155 motorists were stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of al…

Marysville Police investigators are trying to learn the whereabouts of a male subject who they believe may be responsible for the early Sunday morning shooting of a 25 year old Kent man that occurred…

Even though the summer is quickly coming to an end and both autumn and winter are in direct view, taking a family trip or weekend getaway can still be in the cards for you. One of the most…

Snohomish County’s Commission on Human Rights has created a short survey in order to gather input on how the community views human-rights issues in the region. In addition, the commission is hosting an International Human Rights Day observance…

Winds and extremely dry grasses and brush will heighten the chances of accidental wildfire starts OLYMPIA – Bone dry conditions combined with high winds will boost the potential for wildfire to very high levels starting early Sunday in Washingt…

Volunteers provide helping hands for Sept. 29 event WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2012 – The Forest Service is waiving standard amenity fees on Saturday, Sept. 29 in recognition of National Public Lands Day at hundreds of recreation sites nationwide. The foc…

The future of health care for all Americans hangs in the balance this election. Nurses on the front lines of care see the positive impact of programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the benefits and protections offered by the Affordable Care Act….