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If you're still trying to think of a holiday gift for someone on your list, consider getting them Taste Anacortes tickets.

A school bus that was converted into a mobile home caught fire Friday afternoon on Kelleher Road, north of Burlington, firefighters said.

The committee that will make recommendations on managing Heart Lake recently agreed the city's priorities must include repairing and relocating the boat launch and keeping dogs leashed at the lake.

A renewable jet fuel company says it has agreements from 14 airlines to buy fuel derived from the oil of camelina plant seeds.

The former opinion editor of The Washington Times sued the paper Tuesday over his claims that executives there pressured him to attend a Unification Church event and harassed him when he refused to sign a fraudulent document to help a manager.

Marye Toland Carr will mark her 90th birthday Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. She will celebrate the occasion during a no-gift open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

Posted by: Mount Vernon Downtown Association Phone: 360 336 3801 / 360 336 5266 Email: Website: December 12, 13, 19, 20 are the dates for Santa's Holiday Market at 1st and Gates Street, Old Downtown Mount Vernon.

Posted by: Mount Vernon Downtown Association Phone: 360 336 3801 / 360 336 5266 Email: Website: Mount Vernon Downtown Assn presents SHOP TIL YOU DROP.

Snohomish County prosecutors have charged a 20-year-old Tulalip man in the death of a toddler.

" Today Senator Maria Cantwell , issued the following statement concerning President Obama's address to the nation on the military situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan: "I appreciate the President's thoughtful outline of what he believes should be the continued U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.

Put a spoon in the candy dishes, don't share utensils and for Pete's sake, don't do that thing where you sip the stirring spoon and say, "Needs more oregano." Thanksgiving is a great American tradition, but it's also a great time to catch the flu.

Posted by: Burlington Chamber Phone: 360-757-0994 Email: Website: http://www.burlington-chamber.com/events/christmas-tree-lighting The Burlington Chamber of Commerce, City of Burlington and Skagit Skate have teamed up to bring the community a great event! We invite you to join us for the arrival of Santa Claus at Skagit Skate.

Derek Thomas was not some tennis prodigy who grew up swinging a racket while being tutored by some retired pro.

Some retail stores are stocking up on employees to prepare for the holiday shopping season which officially kicks off Friday.

The 23-year-old Sedro-Woolley man who died Thursday after a tree fell on him was identified Friday as David L. Crouter, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner.

Just combine hard work with a bit of talent and you'll climb the ladder -- or so we've told ourselves for generations.

Planners gave their nod Nov. 12 to a property tax incentive for multi-family housing units in Anacortes' downtown aimed at creating a more vibrant "urban center." City officials are considering adding the new chapter to the city's Municipal Code.

The Washington Times is denying a religious discrimination claim by the paper's former opinion editor.

Whatcom Educational Credit Union recently donated $14,150 to several local non-profits. Those non-profits were Alderwood Elementary School Library, American Museum of Radio and Electricity, Assistance League of Bellingham, Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center, Catholic Community Services/Hope House, Computers for Kids in Need, Domestic Violence ...

I suspect that this column may provoke some comments about racism, but I believe it has to be said, so here goes! At the September 22nd Federal Way School Board meeting during public comments Ms.