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STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Monday, January 23 by Marcee Maylin

Editor’s Note: We occasionally hear from one of our younger readers. Below is an explanation of STEM from one of those. Many of us did not grow up with these school courses. He exemplifies our future. As a school assignment he had to explain... Read More.

Weekend Repairs on NB I-5 Through Downtown Everett

Friday, January 20 by Ted Buehner

A reminder! Northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Everett is going to be down to just one lane this weekend starting at 10:00 PM tonight through early Monday morning. Crews plan emergency repairs to about 40 concrete panels from 41st to the Snohomish River bridge.A... Read More.

Skagit County North Star Project moves to Phase 2

Wednesday, January 18 by Tristan Halsen

In early 2022, Skagit County launched the North Star project, a joint effort between Skagit County and the cities of Burlington, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, and Sedro-Woolley to better align resources and services to address the complex behavioral health and homelessness challenges in their communities.... Read More.

Amtrak Returning To Two Daily Round Trips to Vancouver, B.C.

Monday, January 16 by Ted Buehner

Amtrak will add a second round trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 7th. The announcement was sent to both the Washington State Dept. of Transportation and Oregon DOT, bringing the Amtrak Cascades train back to its pre-pandemic service level. In addition, the announcement... Read More.

Executive Somers Announces Plan for $12 Million in Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding for Child Care

Thursday, January 12 by Marcee Maylin

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the spending plan for $12 million in new investments to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare. The $12 million is part of the County’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation and was appropriated late last year as... Read More.

Heroes Among Us Recognized

Monday, January 9 by Ted Buehner

With all the news stories of tragic events, we sometime wonder if there are good people out there. Here is an article that will share not only stories of good people doing good deeds, but actual heroes living right here in the North Sound.... Read More.

Skagit River Wild Steelhead Forecast is Promising, as Work Continues on Federal Review of Fishery Plan

Friday, January 6 by Tristan Halsen

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish biologists and tribal co-managers have forecasted that 5,211 wild steelhead will return to the Skagit River in 2023. WDFW fishery managers hope to hold a catch and release steelhead fishing season on the Skagit and its... Read More.

Arrest made on Monday night in Marysville Homicide

Tuesday, January 3 by Tristan Halsen

On Tuesday morning, January 3, just before 8 a.m., a 36-year-old Granite Falls man was taken into custody by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office and Region 1 SWAT team members. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department announced on Twitter that officers with multiple law enforcement... Read More.

Larsen Secures $31,529,221 for Fifteen Local Projects in Omnibus Spending Package

Wednesday, December 28 by Marcee Maylin

“My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities to create jobs, keep the economy moving and improve vital services residents rely on,” said Larsen. “I will continue to champion these critical projects to ensure communities can strengthen vital infrastructure,... Read More.

What is Twelfth Night and How to Ditch the Tree

Tuesday, December 27 by Marcee Maylin

Twelfth Night is a centuries old Christian tradition. It celebrates the end of the 12 days of Christmas and the beginning of the new year. In old times villages would bring all their greenery, be it trees, wreaths, or garland to throw on a... Read More.

MUV Fitness is at it Again Providing Food and Helping the Community

Saturday, December 24 by Marcee Maylin

For the second year in Everett, MUV Fitness has held and annual food drive for the community. In partnership with VOAWW to distribute the food, MUV collected 15,000 pounds of groceries to

Christmas Weekend Travel – What To Know

Thursday, December 22 by Ted Buehner

Nationwide according to AAA, about 113 million people are expected to travel for the Christmas holiday weekend period, about three percent greater than last year. The majority will travel at least 50 miles by car with the remainder flying or taking Amtrak. Here is... Read More.

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North Sound Stories

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Weekend Repairs on NB I-5 Through Downtown Everett

Skagit County North Star Project moves to Phase 2

Amtrak Returning To Two Daily Round Trips to Vancouver, B.C.

Executive Somers Announces Plan for $12 Million in Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding for Child Care

Heroes Among Us Recognized

Skagit River Wild Steelhead Forecast is Promising, as Work Continues on Federal Review of Fishery Plan

Arrest made on Monday night in Marysville Homicide

Larsen Secures $31,529,221 for Fifteen Local Projects in Omnibus Spending Package

What is Twelfth Night and How to Ditch the Tree

MUV Fitness is at it Again Providing Food and Helping the Community

Christmas Weekend Travel – What To Know

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