'Red Day' helps family in need get their house in order | SLIDESHOW
Kirk Boxleitner
Marysville Keller Williams realtor Tifiny Owens trims the trees on Soren Olsen's property for 'Red Day' on May 9.
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville offices of Keller Williams Realty commemorated the chain's annual "Red Day" of locally focused community service on Thursday, May 9, by fixing up the home of a Marysville family that's fallen on hard times with the economy.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
Letter carriers collect for food bank | SLIDESHOW
The annual Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 11, came just in the nick of time for the Marysville Community Food Bank.
Relay For Life events in Marysville
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville/Tulalip Relay For Life invites community members to attend the annual “Bark For Life” at Asbery Field on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Garage sale to support liver transplant May 17-18
MARYSVILLE — The friends of James Nott invite the community to attend a two-day garage sale to raise funds for the medical expenses associated with his liver transplant.
Mid-May Blow
A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like? Here is a...
Mother’s Day Special Forecast
I have gotten a number of inquiries about the weather on Mother's Day, particularly since the general forecasts have been on the wet side.I believe I can offer some good news for those of you with a little patience, tomorrow has real potential for a nice walk or barbecue (even if your mother is not...
University Research Reveals the Secrets of Cold Drinks
As the weather warms and the outdoor picnic/barbecue season commences, there are few more important questions than how can I keep my drinks chilled? And for the scientifically minded: what processes control the temperatures of my cold beverages? How many times have you taken a cold beer out of the cooler and found it lukewarm and...
Online, in-person candidate filing May 13-17
The Aug. 6 primary election ballot for Snohomish County promises to be packed, with 180 offices in 73 jurisdictions up for election, so Snohomish County Elections Manager Garth Fell looks forward to seeing a good number of candidates file for those races.
