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Jim Mitchell, a life of service, love of town and family
Tue, May 15, 2012

BY PAM STEVENS | MANAGING EDITOR

Families and friends of L.S. will use hearts and feet to fight cancer
Tue, May 15, 2012

If you’ve never been to a Relay for Life event, you’re really missing out, however, you will get your opportunity to join in the celebration, remembrance and fight against cancer this weekend.

Seniors tour Flying Heritage collection
Tue, May 15, 2012

Docent Alan Gale, of the Flying Heritage Collection escorted the Lake Stevens Senior Center seniors on a tour of the FHC museum, at Paine Field, Everett, on April 25.

Ashley Pointe waver waves goodbye
Tue, May 15, 2012

Beautiful sunny days seem to be few and far between here in the Pacific Northwest but for Lake Stevens residents these warm days have an even more special meaning—we get to be waved at by Ashley Pointe resident Paul Burden.

How to prevent window falls during warmer months
Tue, May 15, 2012

With sunny weather upon us and the temperatures rising, remember, open windows pose a risk for young children.

Spring Literacy Concert coming soon
Tue, May 15, 2012

The seventh annual FREE ABC Spring Literacy Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at the Lake Stevens High School PAC.

Host families needed in L.S.
Tue, May 15, 2012

Compass USA is sending 20 high school girls from Tokyo, Japan to Lake Stevens this summer.

Sunnyside students get a visit from police, firefighters
Tue, May 15, 2012

Junior police officers and firefighters at Sunnyside Preschool and Kindergarten recently joined the Lake Stevens Police Department officers and Lake Stevens Firefighters for a ride along to reinforce the Risk Watch Safety lessons taught at Sunnyside.

Coming soon - North Davies mini roundabouts
Tue, May 15, 2012

Since mid 2011, the City has been preparing for the installation of two mini-roundabouts along North Davies at Vernon Road and at the Frontier Village shopping center north access.

Kiwanis celebrate 40 years of service
Tue, May 15, 2012

The Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club held their 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 28 where they installed three new members

Local churches work together to care for their community
Tue, May 8, 2012

Lake Stevens loses its “Father” Jim Mitchell
Tue, May 8, 2012

Mitchell’s service will be held on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church located at 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.


Lake hammers Kamiak in first round of District playoffs 18-3
Tue, May 15, 2012

Saturday at Lake Stevens High School, in the first game of the District #1/Wesco baseball tournament, the Vikings dismantled the Kamiak Knights right from the beginning as they scored eighteen runs on sixteen hits.

Lake baseball still on a winning streak
Tue, May 8, 2012

Viking baseball still rising to the top
Tue, Apr 17, 2012

The Vikings scored 10 runs in the second inning before they made an out and 11 total, on their way to victory in the second game of a three game series against Arlington.

Remembering Jim Mitchell
Tue, May 15, 2012

When someone as amazing as Jim Mitchell passes away everyone who ever knew him will feel that loss for the rest of his or her life.

Protestors get bad rap because of few
Tue, May 8, 2012

Student loan interest rates may soon be going up in America
Tue, May 1, 2012

I can’t take it anymore! Now it’s student loan interest rates that are going up—if Congress doesn’t do anything about it before July 1, that is.


Edward Jones Ranks Highest in Investor Satisfaction According to J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study
Thu, May 10, 2012

Lakeside Skincare now open in L.S.
Tue, May 8, 2012

NW Plus Credit Union opens full service office in Lake Stevens
Tue, May 8, 2012

NW Plus CU has opened a full service office in Lake Stevens, effective April 23, 2012. The new address is 623 State Route 9 NE, Lake Stevens in the Safeway Plaza.













School bus safety cameras make their debut
Wed, May 16, 2012

An effort to protect school children entering and exiting school buses is off to a modest, but successful start in Spokane.

Part-time Professors Get Unemployment Advice from the Pros
Wed, May 16, 2012

Wash. - Getting unemployment benefits can be a challenge, particularly for those in temporary jobs.

U.S. Lessons for China: Learning to Manage Cities
Wed, May 16, 2012

The United States has lessons for China about how to establish great cities.

SeaTac 'Turbulence' Over Airport Workers' Wages & Benefits
Tue, May 15, 2012

There's some turbulence at the biggest airport in the state, as workers behind the scenes at Sea-Tac International speak up about their concerns about pay and benefits as contractors.

Baby boomers at risk of Hepatitis C, deadly but treatable viral disease
Mon, May 14, 2012

If you remember the Summer of Love, you may want to get tested at Snohomish Health District


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