Lake Stevens News

Family members believe Ethel A. O'Neil, 89, drove herself to the Everett Mall at about 2 p.m. on July 16 but never returned home.

Amelia Rose Earhart, center, was greeted by her mom, Debborah Dale, in Oakland, Calif., on July 11 after she became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engine airplane.

The 54th Annual Lake Stevens Aquafest is set to kick off Friday at about 5 p.m. and wrap up Sunday evening, with the carnival and most events located near Lake Stevens City Hall and North Cove Park.

Jim Young wore lots of hats. Through the years, he was known as "mayor" of Machias, commodore of the Pilchuck Yacht Club, drummer in the Snohomish Sauerkraut Band, and the jovial leader of a pack of New Year's Day polar bears.

That's what city planning commissioner and local historian Fred Cruger calls Granite Falls - the actual waterfall and town namesake - on the south fork of the Stillaguamish River.

Lake Stevens quarterback Jacob Eason , one of the nation's top recruits for the Class of 2016, announced Saturday on Twitter that he has made a verbal commitment to Georgia.

Rosalio and Rebeca Montes, of Chihuahua, Mexico, relax in the sun on the bank of the South Fork Stillaguamish River outside of Granite Falls on July 9. The Monteses were in town visiting family who live in Marysville.

As he's selling Real Change, Jay Clark likes to make people laugh. "I say funny things as they're walking by: 'If you smile on Monday, your whole week is good to go!'" Jay used to be a tile installer.

KENT, Wash. -- Police arrested 11 Western Washington men accused of soliciting underage sex as part of a sting authorities dubbed "Operation Cold Shower."

Granite Falls: Fire levy vote planned in fall Snohomish County Fire District 17 in Granite Falls has decided to ask voters for an emergency medical service levy this fall.

Jenifer Phillips' mother loved to celebrate holidays. She was a seamstress and a Beatles fan.

While many in Snohomish County sought relief from Saturday's heat, hundreds of runners added a little color to their day in Lake Stevens for the Run or Dye, a 5k running event that celebrates life, friendship, fitness and fun.

Herald staff BRIDGEPORT - Snohomish County crews are among those battling a wildfire in Chelan County this week.

With Independence Day right around the corner, Lake Stevens Fire reminds the community to be safe when celebrating the holiday with their family and friends.

The show is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the county amphitheater at Rockefeller Avenue and Wall Street in Everett.

Saturday's Run or Dye in Lake Stevens, billed as a celebration of life, friendship and fitness, is for all walks of life.

With Independence Day right around the corner, Lake Stevens Fire reminds the community to be safe when celebrating the holiday with their family and friends.

Drivers headed westbound on U.S. 2 over the Hewitt Avenue Trestle can expect three days of gnarly delays beginning Tuesday.

With Independence Day right around the corner, Lake Stevens Fire reminds the community to be safe when celebrating the holiday with their family and friends.

The Everett Public Facilities District and Global Spectrum welcomed 64,551 guests to the Comcast Arena at Everett over 11 days, with 17 graduations and a sold out One Republic concert.