For the second time in the past three seasons Lake Stevens came from double-digits down in the fourth quarter to take a four-point win from Edmonds-Woodway with the Wesco 4A football title on the…

Every city and town needs the input of those who live there to make important decisions and Lake Stevens uses those boards and commissions to make vital decisions about the city and its future. “It’s…

Buckets of candy, gallons of apple cider and almost 400 cookies were served by the Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club under a tent outside of Jay’s Market on Halloween evening. The weather was wonderful, the…

Proudly representing Lake Stevens and Aquafest, 2013 Miss Aquafest Royalty participated in the Walk for Breast Cancer held in Everett on October 21.  This event is one of seven parades and three…

In recent weeks Sanctuary Ministries has seen a spike in new people visiting the Sanctuary Ministries Care Center in need of gently used clothing, shoes and blankets (an average of 60 people are served each week).    In addition, over 300 people…

Have you heard about the fun way you can support Li’l Hungry Hearts and the local Boys and Girls Club by getting a head start on your holiday shopping?   On Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., over 30 local vendors will be set up at the Lake…

The Lake Stevens School District’s Maintenance and Operations (M&O;) levy and a technology levy will both be coming up for a vote in February 2014. Both of these levies are extremely important for our students here in Lake Stevens to be able to cont…

Dear Editor, As you may know, Lake Stevens School District is running a special election Feb. 11, 2014, to renew its maintenance and operations levy and its technology levy. The Concerned Citizens Committee for Lake Stevens Schools is kicking off…

Dear Editor, As President Obama attempts to impose his signature legislation, Health Care on the nation, he continues to direct our country in a failing economy and failing foreign policy by making decisions exhibiting his lack of honesty,…

Making my usual pastoral rounds at the local hospital some time ago, I witnessed the most unusual of circumstances. A dilapidated Buick had jumped the parking lot curb and had crash-landed in the flower garden just outside the main doors. The…

These letters were given to Ad Shoudy, Lake Stevens Journal, owner/publisher in 1960 by C.G. Cochburn, who operated the Lake Stevens Hometown News in the 1940’s. Cochburn lived in Lake Stevens, until…

The students at Lake Stevens High School will be hosting their annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and assembly on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be in the high school cafeteria and all visitors are asked to park in Lot C, which is the…

Bring your friends and family to the Lake Stevens Senior Center at 2302 Soper Hill Road for the annual Autumn Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be gifts, crafts, food, music and more! Contact the Center at…

The Lake Stevens Senior Center is holding its first annual Cash-prize Raffle in an effort to raise much needed funds for Center expenses. Please buy a ticket today and help support the Senior Center’s mission to promote the well-being of people…

The Lake Stevens Family Center will be holding a Healthcare application event on Thursday, November 14, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their Granite Falls location at 9420 Portage Ave. The event will cover health care application assistance and Bank On…

Granite Falls ‘Be the Change’ youth coalition is sponsoring a Voi ces of Youth panel on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at Crossroads High School, 205 N. Alder Ave. in Granite Falls. Many local agencies will be in attendance to hear the panel discuss…