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Countywide outdoor burning ban commences Aug. 6
Aug 03 2012, 9:31 PM Due to high fire danger, and prolonged hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has called for an outdoor burning ban for unincorporated areas beginning 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River runs Aug. 10-12
Stillaguamish Festival of the River Pow Wow dancers Tomasina, left, and Fred Ballew carefully make their way through the Aug 03 2012, 9:31 PM ARLINGTON — The Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow are fast approaching. The 23rd annual event, which takes place starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12, will again be held at River Meadows County Park. This year will also include an additional day for the festival, starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, for a music show. The festival became a three-day event starting last year.
Council on Aging seeks new members for next term
Aug 03 2012, 10:35 PM The Snohomish County Council on Aging is recruiting new members now for terms beginning in January of next year. Snohomish County residents who are interested in the needs and issues facing older persons, and younger persons with disabilities, should consider applying for membership on the Council.
Marysville Sikh temple memorializes victims of Wisconsin shooting
Aug 07 2012, 4:10 PM MARYSVILLE — The Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Marysville plans to conduct a special service and candlelight vigil on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 11, for the victims of the Aug. 5 shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin.
Early returns of 2012 primary election results released
Aug 08 2012, 3:14 PM Although the results of the Aug. 7 primary election have yet to be certified, early returns have been released. As of Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 8:33 p.m., Proposition 1 on the ballot for Silvana Fire District 19 has received 215 "yes" votes, or 60.91 percent of the votes counted, and 138 "no" votes, or 39.09 percent of the votes counted, out of a total of 353 votes counted.
Lakewood speed skater wins gold at nationals
Lakewood’s Nick Dominski competes in the Indoor National Speed Skating Championships in Lincoln, Neb. - Courtesy photo. Aug 08 2012, 12:54 PM LAKEWOOD — Local speed skaters have something to celebrate after several Snohomish County athletes won gold medals at the recent Indoor Speed Skating National Championships in Lincoln, Neb., from July 15-21.
SnoCo Express wins regional championships
Local softball team SnoCo Express poses with the NSA Championship plaque, one of many they won this season, with a final overall record of 62-2. Back row from left, Lily Fischer, Camryn Scott, Isabelle Hansen and Lexus Thomas. Middle row from left, Jillian Zachry, Kassidy Millar, Sydney Zachry, Jordan Schroeder and Elise Allen. Front row from left, Emma Fortney and Lexie Klaudt. - Courtesy photo. Aug 08 2012, 1:00 PM MARYSVILLE — A group of local softball players could have made it to the World Series this year after finishing with a record of 62-2 — if only they’d been a little bit older.
Chamber looks at transportation
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, left, talks to Reid Shockey, president of the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation, about the possibility of installing underpasses at the railroad intersections in town to alleviate traffic congestion. - Kirk Boxleitner Aug 08 2012, 1:58 PM TULALIP — Reid Shockey sees North Snohomish County’s ongoing population growth leading to greater traffic congestion, and while traffic jams are aggravating enough on their own, Shockey fears they could derail the economic engine of the region.
Citizenship is best learned by doing | GUEST OPINION
Aug 09 2012, 12:30 PM The term “public education” can be understood in a couple of different ways. One common meaning is related to its funding source. Public education is education that is publicly funded, as in our public schools and other publicly financed educational programs.
Rocket Alley hosts benefit concert for Willow Place
Aug 10 2012, 4:01 PM ARLINGTON — The Rocket Alley Bar and Grill's outdoor garden will serve as the site for a fundraiser concert to support Quilceda Community Services on Saturday, Aug. 11.