Front Porch

01/25/10 University of Washington Bothell will host a transfer fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the campus. Participants can meet advisers and students; gather information on financial aid, student lif, and academic support services; and learn more about new campus housing.

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Washington boys basketball how they fared

01/25/10 How teams in The Associated Press boys prep basketball poll fared in games of last week:

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Public meetings

01/24/10 Island County Board of Commissioners, 2 p.m., Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, Island County Annex Building, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville. Lake Stevens City Council workshop, 7 p.m., Lake Stevens School District administration building, 12309 22nd St. NE.

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Rotary Club of Bellingham awards grants to two nonprofits

01/22/10 The Rotary Club of Bellingham recently presented grants to two nonprofit

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National Western Stock Show Rodeo complete results

01/22/10 Cowboys and cowgirls from Southeastern Colorado competed at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo on Sunday, Jan. 17.

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Around the County

01/19/10 University of Washington Bothell will host a transfer fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the campus. Participants can meet advisors and students, gather information on financial aid, student life, and academic support services and learn more about new campus housing.

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Backlog swells at Washington state crime lab

01/18/10 SEATTLE, Wash. - Proposed state budget cuts could worsen a backlog of ballistics cases at the Washington State Patrol crime lab. A shortage of examiners has already created backlogs of up to a year. On average, it takes state experts more than six months to complete ballistics tests in cases involving firearms. Governor Chris Gregoire has proposed cutting jobs from the crime lab in the face of a ...

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Lindholm looks back on 50 years as banking CEO

01/18/10 A lot has changed in the banking business since Paul Lindholm assumed duties in January 1960 as CEO ...

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Community calendar

01/14/10 Bipolar and depression support group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061.

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Bad new for Real Estate In Everett

01/14/10 This is a triple dose of bad news for real estate in Everett. These three separate bits of informati...
 

Police & Courts: Jan. 13, 2010

01/13/10 A recap of recent law enforcement activity. This information has also been published in The Saratogian print edition on Jan. 13, 2010.

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Ethanol giant retools as demand sputters

01/11/10 Welders at Fagen Inc. planned to kick off the new year by using their torches to fabricate parts destined for an ethanol plant in Hungary.

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Community calendar

01/07/10 Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge 43: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW., Stanwood. The program will be handknitting, presented by Sirkku Bingham of Pinchknitter Yarns. Ingeborg Lodge meets on the second Saturday of the month. Alice Blandin, 360 387-3375.

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Community Extra: Calendar

12/31/09 Bipolar and depression support group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061.

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Get involved: Community calendar

12/24/09 Bipolar and Depression Support Group: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays in Room A at Providence Hospital, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-388-3311, ext. 2061. Edmonds Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. 425-771-8949.

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In WA, old mining town elects a Muslim mayor

11/17/09 Granite Falls residents are suspicious of any newcomers, let alone a Muslim native of Pakistan who moved to this rugged, blue-collar mining town to open his own bar.

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Ski Report

11/17/09 LEBANON, N.H. (AP) -- Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.snocountry.com: Tuesday, Nov. 17 NORTHEAST Maine Sunday River -- Tue 6:42 am variable 6 - 12 base 4 of 132 trails 2 miles, 19 ...

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Dana, Somers split on what should matter for county

10/16/09 Dave Somers has earned a reputation as a staunch environmentalist during his time on Snohomish County Council. Steve Dana, a past Snohomish city councilman and mayor, is trying to use the environmental label to unseat the Democratic incumbent in the Nov. 3 election.

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Community Extra: Calendar

10/15/09 Catholic Daughters of America, St. Rita Court of Everett: 10:30 a.m. third Saturdays at Washington Oakes Retirement Home, 1717 Rockefeller in Everett. Order lunch at the front desk before the meeting. Dorothy, 425-377-6202, or Barbara, 425-514-3016.

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Pro Rodeo Leaders

09/21/09 Through Sept. 20 All-Around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, $227,362 2. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah, $139,801 3. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, AB, $107,594 4. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. , $105,701 5. Ryan Jarrett, Summerville, Ga., $96,040 6. Jake Hannum, Ogden, Utah, $74,859 7. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas, $67,746 8. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas, $66,684 9. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D ...

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Alcohol Licenses

09/14/09 The following license applications were received in Olympia recently. To support or oppose an application, write to the Regulatory Services Division, Washington State Liquor Control Board, 3000 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98504-3080.

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