Articles published Tue, Jul 26, 2011

After a four-month sales blitz through an innovative partnership with Washington’s Lottery, the Amtrak Cascades “Cash Train” Scratch ticket campaign finishes with higher-than- expected sales and immeasurable promotional value for the state-supported passenger rail service.

SEATTLE - It's being dubbed "The Great Outdoors Giveaway," legislation that would remove federal environmental protections from 60 million acres of public land, with more than two million acres of that total in Washington.

Let’s cross our fingers for beautiful weather this weekend as the 51st annual Aquafest moves into full swing.

Imagine coming home from work, tossing your keys on the hall table and flipping on the light switch. Nothing happens. You sigh, remembering that this is the night your neighborhood is scheduled for a rolling brownout.

Letters to the editor for July 27 issue

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this year’s annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 in downtown Lake Stevens.

Demary, Egalstad to be honored for their service to Lake Stevens at Aquafest Grand Parade

If you’ve ever wanted to purchase your favorite micro-brewed beer but could only find it on tap at your local tavern, Norm’s Market on Lundeen Parkway may have just what you’re looking for with their array of over 50 hard-to-find kegs from both Washington and Oregon.

On Saturday, July 16 local Boeing employees worked hand-in-hand with folks at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club to support the annual Boeing Global Day of Service event.

Join your neighbors and learn the latest in crime prevention during this year’s National Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at McCollum Park.

Dr. Stacey Cerven and her staff are hosting a school supply drive between now and the end of August.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this year’s annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 in downtown Lake Stevens.

On Friday, July 22, the Department of Corrections released its review of the death of Correctional Officer Jayme Biendl who was murdered Jan. 29 at Monroe Correctional Complex.

The Salt of the Earth Food Bank needs a volunteer who can drive one of their vans for three hours per week, each Saturday morning, approximately three Saturdays of the month.

Born to be wild

After playing strong throughout the tournament season, the nine and 10 year old Girls All-Star team rose to second place in the championship game.