Island County's new $5 land fee is official

Whidbey News Times - Fri Nov 27

People who own property in Island County will have an extra fee on their tax statements next year.

WSP trooper hurt in accident on I-5

The Seattle Times - Fri Nov 27

The Washington State Patrol says one of its troopers was hurt Friday when his patrol car was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 5 near Arlington.

WSU Extension volunteers plead to keep funds

Whidbey News Times - Fri Nov 27

Amidst grueling discussions about budget cuts, dozens of people packed into the Island County commissioners' hearing room to praise a program that provides the community with an amazing variety of services, from a lighthouse docent program to gardening education to 4-H. Washington State University Extension Service of Island County is among the ...

Extra highway traffic patrols set for holiday weekend

The Herald - Thu Nov 26

People planning to rush to retail stores to take advantage of deep discounts may want to slow it down a bit.

Are you prepared for floods and winter storms?

The Seattle Times - Thu Nov 26

Before a flood Assemble a disaster-supply kit. Make sure everyone knows the emergency phone numbers and when to call them.

Nuts and bolts

The Herald - Thu Nov 26

Turkey oil recycling: If you're deep frying your turkey for Thanksgiving and you don't plan to reuse the oil, do not dump it down the drain.

Snohomish County considers firearms in parks

KNDO - Yakima - Wed Nov 25

The Snohomish County Council is considering allowing people to carry legally owned firearms in county parks.

Snohomish County considers allowing guns in parks

KOMO-TV Seattle - Wed Nov 25

The Snohomish County Council is considering allowing people to carry legally owned firearms in the county's 103 parks.

Marysville Fire District race headed toward recount

Marysville Globe - Wed Nov 25

MARYSVILLE a ' With a 10-vote difference between its two candidates, the Marysville Fire District 12 Position 3 race is headed toward an automatic hand recount after the Snohomish County canvassing board certified the final Nov.

Young Professionals Network collects food for holidays

North Sound - Tue Nov 24

Four months after its first meeting, the Young Professionals Network is continuing to meet monthly at the Mpulse Lounge of the Tulalip Resort Hotel and Casino, but as the holiday season gets underway, its members are also trying to pitch in on behalf of the community.