MARYSVILLE — Michael Louis’ original plan was to become a teacher and counselor, and he put himself through school by working at the Kent Skate King.
MARYSVILLE – DaVita Pilchuck Dialysis will hold an open house Thursday, Feb. 5, at the center at 1250 State Ave.
SMOKEY POINT — “There’s enough pie for everybody, so I don’t worry about competing with men, or with anyone other than my own personal best,” Kim Thompson said, as she mingled with other women in business at the second annual WISE Women Business Showcase on Jan. 14.
SMOKEY POINT — The WISE Women started two years ago this February, and they’re looking to celebrate with their second annual Business Showcase on Wednesday, Jan. 14. It will also mark the debut of their “WISE Women Wednesdays” radio show.
MARYSVILLE — While Marysville has several gift shows at the Ken Baxter Community Center that specialize in handcrafted goods, center coordinator Maryke Burgess didn’t want to exclude interested local vendors such as Mary Kay, Pampered Chef or Scentsy.
EVERETT — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen addressed veterans at Everett Community College about educational and other benefits Nov. 5, and heard about their troubles with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
MARYSVILLE — When Maryann Collier’s husband was laid off from his job as a logging truck driver in 2008, she found herself faced with the task of being the breadwinner for them and their five children.
MARYSVILLE — “Our show is a small but good one,” said Maryke Burgess, manager of the Ken Baxter Community Center, whose 15th annual autumn craft fair nonetheless drew 22 vendors and more than 800 attendees Oct. 11.
TULALIP — WISE (Women Inspiring Successful Entrepreneurs) conducted its “Fearlessly Falling Forward Mastermind Group” at Bob’s Burgers & Brew in Tulalip Oct. 1.
MARYSVILLE — Crystal Keys knows that some pooches can sniff out when their owners are taking them to a pet-grooming salon, but at Bows & Biscuits, she offers another set of scents to entice them.
MARYSVILLE — More than a thousand visitors thronged Third Street from Aug. 8-10 for the Marysville merchants’ annual Handmade and Homegrown Street Festival.
MARYSVILLE — Marysville Historical Society President Ken Cage moved to town in 1965, the same year that Carr’s Hardware owner Darlene Scott was elected president of the Liberty Elementary PTA, so her store’s 90-year anniversary had a special significance for him.
MARYSVILLE — Walgreens opened its Marysville branch at 404 State Ave. with fanfare and charitable contributions to the community July 18.
