Briefs: Fred Meyer to carry Monroe’s Wet Noses dog treats

Fred Meyer to carry Monroe’s Wet Noses dog treats

More than 100 Fred Meyer stores in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska will now carry Doggy Delirious All-Natural Dog Treats. Monroe-based Wet Noses makes 10 flavor varieties of the all-natural treats that are made without the use of corn, wheat, soy or any preservatives – common allergens for many dogs. They are made in the USA and packaged using sustainable materials.

UW Bothell ranks high on ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ list

Washington Monthly has ranked the University of Washington Bothell 13th of 233 colleges on its 2015 Best Bang for the Buck list in the Western region. UW Bothell also tops the list of Masters institutions in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The list rates colleges that are doing the best job of helping non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

Professional organizer releases two personal goals journals

Professional organizer Monika Kristofferson of the Lake Stevens-based organizing company Efficient Organization has created two journals to help people reach their personal goals. “Little Book of Balance” is a journal specifically for women and “Small Journal of Big Goals” is a journal for men and women. They are available through the Efficient Organization website.

Sign up for Leadership Through Storytelling event

Leadership Snohomish County will kick off the new program year with a special event — Leadership Through Storytelling. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. Tickets are $30, including a buffet meal from Alexa’s Cafe and Catering and beer and wine from Arista. Visit www.leadershipsc.org by Sept. 9 to order tickets.

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