You want me to answer my emails.” A smattering of laughter and applause echoed through the hotel conference room. My boss, Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, took… Continue reading
By Lorraine Loomis Treaty Indian tribes in Western Washington are outraged that the Environmental Protection Agency is advancing the agenda of a small group of… Continue reading
Hits To Jim Ballew for his many years of service as parks director for Marysville. We can thank him for all the great parks and… Continue reading
A favorite summer event for many Marysville residents is National Night Out. This fun, free nationwide event now in its 36th year takes place on… Continue reading
I recently learned that you blink 25 times every minute. Each blink takes about one-fifth of a second. So, on a 10-hour drive averaging 40… Continue reading
As our region’s population grows, policy makers are focused on planning for growth that is anticipated and the challenges that come along with it. Snohomish… Continue reading
Here is an analysis of the political forum put on by Indivisible Marysville, a grassroots progressive organization, at the Red Curtain Center Tuesday night. Beckeye… Continue reading
If you have kids home from school for summer break, you probably feel like there is a black hole in your fridge and pantry. Kids… Continue reading
Even before I became mayor 11 years ago, city leaders and staff began the very long process of gaining a regional designation for our manufacturing… Continue reading
Hits To all the local leaders who worked so hard to get the Cascade Industrial Center. To Maryfest for a great job running the Marysville… Continue reading
Summer is here, and that can mean a lot more drinking - and no I don’t just mean cold brews. In the summer we tend… Continue reading
We weren’t happy with the city when Marysville banned fireworks a few years ago. It felt un-patriotic. July 4th comes but once a year, and… Continue reading
Call me childish but beating the GPS time is an extreme sport for me. The same could be said for many home buyers and sellers… Continue reading
I don’t know how you can be against clean water, but some of the industries in our state are. They have convinced the U.S. Environmental… Continue reading
We are very fortunate to live in Marysville and Arlington. Both communities offer a wide variety of free entertainment every summer to give families some… Continue reading
Are you ready to soak up the sun? Most of us in the Northwest are excited about sunshine. But when it comes to UV rays,… Continue reading
Stressed is desserts spelled backwards. So let’s start the meal with pie and ice cream. With proper planning and timing your real estate transaction should… Continue reading
Hits Marysville Rotary for giving out $178,500 in scholarships to Marysville graduates. The AVID program for helping kids get scholarships who may not have gotten… Continue reading
