Articles published Mon, Mar 8, 2010

39th District legislator votes against Democrats’ spending plan

Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) issued the following statement on the tanker competition:

n response to today’s Senate passage of the largest tax increase in Washington state history, Sen. Val Stevens, R-Arlington, offered a warning about the long-term effects of soaking businesses and taxpayers for almost $3 billion more over the next three years while they struggle to survive during the recession.

$3.2 million from Recovery Act will create jobs, help ferry commuters

Report Quantifies Savings by State

Take your Daughter to Work Day has become common place in America since its beginning in 1993 but what happened at JFK Airport in New York last month was probably not what founder Gloria Steinem had in mind when she started the program.

The much anticipated health care summit was held recently in Washington, D.C. President Obama controlled the microphone and served as moderator, timekeeper, and chief negotiator with the Republicans.

Laura on Life

Village Theatres produces the World Premiere production of Emmy Award-winner Randy Rogel’s musical, THE GYPSY KING. This production will have one preview performance in Issaquah on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, and will officially open the following evening, running March 8-April 25, 2010 in downtown Issaquah, April 30-May 23, 2010 in downtown Everett.

Major collision on Highway 9 in Lake Stevens

Master plan includes interpretive center and beyond

The Washington State Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 4220, also known as the Lakewood Police Officers’ Memorial Act.

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Lake Stevens Fire District recognized employee accomplishments at a recent Open House event.

Girls win one game, boys none at State basketball tourney