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EARTH DAY 2021 SNOHOMISH COUNTY CLEANUP

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HELP SAVE THE EARTH – APRIL 22ND IS EARTH DAY 2021  What a year or so it has been, but now, the weather is changing, and we all have an opportunity to help our community by helping clean our shoreline for the summer.

REMEMBER THIS GREAT COMMUNITY ASSET

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IN MEMORIUM OF MARK BRINKMAN, A GIANT LOSS  Snohomish County lost one of its finest last weekend.  Mark Brinkman, a selfless Police Officer for the Lynwood Police Department, spent his life dedicated to public service and... Read More.

WEATHER WITH A CHANCE OF “TED BUEHNER”

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DON’T BLAME THE WEATHERMAN, HE’S JUST THE MESSENGER  If you don’t like the forecast, it’s just Ted providing you with reality.  If Ted says it will rain, snow, blow or hail, you can count on it.  He'll tell you when and where as well.  As... Read More.

RAINY WITH A CHANCE OF “FLYING GYMNASTS”

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RAINY WEEKEND, NO PROBLEM!  This weekend an approximately 600 gymnasts from around the state will converge on the Angel of the Winds Arena for a two-day USA Gymnastics Washington 2021 XCEL Gold/Platinum/Diamond State Championship, including many of your local clubs. The competition will consist of four... Read More.

TIM HUNTER – KRKO’S RESIDENT JOKESTER

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What an appropriate photo for this time of year. Tim Hunter was born in comedy.  On the way to the hospital his father got lost, so he was born in Gardena, CA, not Torrance, CA, where he would grow up beginning a few days later. ... Read More.

CHARLYE PARKER, KXA’S RIDIN’ SHOOTIN’ COWGIRL

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CHARLYE PARKER – FIRST FEMALE RADIO HOST IN HISTORY You have to love this picture. The point was to shoot out the balloons while on horseback.  Apparently Charlye was exceptionally good at it.  She jokes the balloons were her “ex boyfriends”.

Blood Donations and the Covid-19 Vaccine

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Let's debunk some myths. Yes, you can and should donate blood, even during COVID-19.  Blood donations are down and deperately needed, particularly for those battling Covid-19 in hospitals. Your blood may provide life saving antibodies.  Questions have come up about whether blood can be given... Read More.

WSU Removes SAT/ACT Requirements from Admissions

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WSU NO LONGER REQUIRES SAT/ACT SCORES As the COVID 19 pandemic kept schools closed for the better part of the entire year and disrupted the studies of students across the country, many public universities made submitting SAT and Act scores optional for students applying... Read More.

STITCH MITCHELL KXA RADIO HOST – REVEALED

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STITCH MITCHELL - KXA RADIO HOST, OH THE THINGS YOU DO NOT KNOW!  Like the featured photograph?  Limo with ladies?  This was Las Vegas in the 80’s. You know his familiar voice in the mornings on your favorite country music station KXA Everett.  Let us add... Read More.
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