Articles published Tue, Apr 24, 2012

Funds from the Public Works Trust Fund will improve public health and safety in 46 Washington communities

KPS Health Plans, a Bremerton-based health insurer, has agreed to refund thousands of dollars to customers who were overcharged due to a billing system error.

Springtime has arrived and it’s time to dust off the “to do” list. But, how does a homeowner decide which projects should take priority?

Governor Gregoire kicked off 2012 with a strong statement about the importance of the state’s small businesses in creating the jobs that will turn the state’s economy around: “...If we can make it easier and cheaper for them [small business owners] to do business, they can afford to add more employees. This is the key to our economic recovery...”

The Drama Club at Cavelero Mid High School proudly presents, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. This musical, the first one put on by the school, is full of new songs and old favorites.

Local non-profit distribution company, the Washington State Studio Network, is premiering its recently acquired film, Rivertown, across Washington State.

Creating Wellness Celebration is the theme of a Community Wellness Fair and Open House taking place on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Market Place Chiropractic Wellness Center (MPCWC).

Time for the Annual Robe Valley Volunteer Fire Department Fuchsia sale.

Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitters, is now open in Tulalip just south of the Outlet Mall. It seems, however, that every outdoor enthusiast in North Snohomish County already knows this as evidenced by the line of eager shoppers on opening day last Thursday, April 19.

Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitters, is now open in Tulalip just south of the Outlet Mall. It seems, however, that every outdoor enthusiast in North Snohomish County already knows this as evidenced by the line of eager shoppers on opening day last Thursday, April 19.

Lake Stevens resident wins $5,000 in appliances from PartSelect.com

Kyra Shelton, 10, is raising money for Relay for Life of Lake Stevens.

Old Dog Haven operates out of Lake Stevens but they help senior dogs throughout the state by finding loving permanent homes. The organization consists of a group of private foster homes caring for the animals and a network that finds homes where dogs over the age of eight can spend the rest of their lives.

Miss Aquafest is holding the second of four workshops on Sunday, April 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Stevens Community Center located at 1808 Main Street in Lake Stevens.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award was presented to 49 Sno-Isle Libraries volunteers for service in the 2011 calendar year.

Pastor Daniel Paul, from Ouanaminthe Haiti, will be visiting Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Lake Stevens on Sunday, April 29.

Following this team on a game-to-game basis it is usually difficult to single out one player as player of the game. With so much talent on the field, usually there are at least three or four players to choose from. On Friday April 13. I didn’t have that problem.

Nick Claymore, 15, of Lake Stevens received a first place medal in advanced weapons (bo staff), a third place medal in kata, and a third place medal in WKF (World Karate-Do Federation) kata at the Hayashi-Ha Cup Karate Tournament March 31.

Seven juniors will represent Lake Stevens High School at the 2012 Boys State leadership conference in June on the Central Washington State University campus in Ellensburg.

Brandon Johnson, a junior wrestler at Lake Stevens High School, traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia to compete in the NHSCA National Wrestling Championships.