County & State :: Lake Stevens Journal

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Burn Road will be closed just west of the McElroy intersection

New dates for the closures: Aug 28 & Sept 22

Turning up the heat: Keep healthy in hot summer temps

Avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion with plenty of water & these common sense tips

Dirty hands to mouth is biggest health risk at festivals and fairs

Food safety inspections & hand washing help you stay healthy while you're having fun

Wed, Aug 15, 2012

Hastings' Hydropower Hearing Raises Questions

Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., brings his "Saving Our Dams and New Hydropower Development and Jobs Act" to Pasco for a field hearing today. Conservation groups that could be affected by the bill will be there - but aren't slated to testify.

A Chilling Correlation: Housing Woes and Child Abuse

Home foreclosure rates and child abuse don't appear to have much in common, but a new study of data from 38 children's hospitals and their local real-estate markets shows a chilling correlation.

Fri, Aug 10, 2012

Snohomish County has an emergency closure coming up to replace a failed culvert on the east side of Lake Roesiger.

*Snohomish County* "Highway and construction Updates"

*Busy weekend ahead on SR 9 near Clearview, Lake Stevens (and Seattle, too)*

Snohomish County Receives Jobs Now Grants

State Grants Will Bring Jobs and Investment to Snohomish County

Thu, Aug 9, 2012

How to Choose a Destination for a Family Vacation

Without prior preparation, a family vacation can quickly turn into a stressful experience.

AARP: Stress Levels Climb for the Pre-Retirement Crowd

Wed, Aug 8, 2012

What To Do if You see a Suspected Drunk Driver