Tourism
Historic inn revived
With spirited history, restored Stanwood Hotel reopens
Date: 05/23/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Lots of Masons, Sophias around
Top baby namesMason, Liam, Alexander, Jacob and Ethan for boys.Sophia, Olivia, Emma, Isabella and Emily for girls.
Date: 05/19/2012 | Local News
Monroe council to discuss wakeboarding park Tuesday
MONROE -- The proposed wakeboarding park is back on the City Council's agenda.
Date: 05/15/2012 | Local News
Market and cellars in Snohomish closed
The Washington Public Market and Wine Cellars of Washington in Snohomish are closing. Twenty-five wine vendors and more than 100 other market vendors have been told by owner Scott Swoboda via email to vacate the buildings at 1011 Second St.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Bizblog
Comments in on future of Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- Many people in Snohomish County remember driving up Suiattle River Road in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, also known as Forest Road 26, to popular trailheads, hunting and fishing spots and campgrounds.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Local News
New Forest Service official focused on stewardship
EVERETT -- For the first time in its 100-year history, the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is under the leadership of a woman.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News
The best adventures
Retired veteran, park volunteer loves outdoor activities
Date: 04/29/2012 | Life
Sultan looks to lure outdoors firms to Sky Valley
SULTAN -- City officials are doing all they can to make the surrounding recreational opportunities an attraction to recreational-equipment manufacturers.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Business
Cabela's draws thousands
Tulalip location for outdoor outfitter opens (photo gallery)
Date: 04/19/2012 | Business
How Dick's made its pick
Drive-in used Facebook to poll customers on new location
Date: 04/19/2012 | Business
Skiers rely on social media before hitting the slopes
DENVER -- The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, tweets and video to spread the word in real time, particularly if traditional reports are off.
Date: 04/15/2012 | Sports
A sight for sportsmen
Cabela's impresses, but will it get involved in the local scene?
Date: 04/12/2012 | Sports
A sharp eye for business
Some of the world's best knives come from Lynnwood's SOG
Date: 04/11/2012 | Business
Bid for Great Wolf Resorts rises to $7 per share
NEW YORK -- Water park owner Great Wolf Resorts Inc. said Sunday that a private investment firm has sweetened its offer to acquire the company.
Date: 04/08/2012 | Business
Four rock concerts booked at Tulalip
Rock 'n' roll returns to the Tulalip Amphitheatre at the Tulalip Resort Casino this summer.Tickets to four concerts are on sale now and more shows are expected to be booked, officials said.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
Washington snowpack 137 percent of average
SEATTLE -- Plenty of snow in the mountains means it should be a good year for the water supply in Washington. The mountain snowpack as of April 1 -- when it typically peaks -- was 137 percent of average, the Natural Resources Conservation Service says.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Northwest
Soaring popularity
Now profitable, Future of Flight aims for even more visitors
Date: 04/02/2012 | Business
Keller hits the slopes
42-year-old ex-Sounders' goalkeeper takes up snowboarding
Date: 04/01/2012 | Sports
Hundreds attend hearing for Spokane Tribe casino
SPOKANE -- Hundreds of people attended a Monday night hearing on plans for a proposed Spokane Tribe casino at Airway Heights.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Northwest
Master of the art of conservation
Artist Thomas has helped further many causes with his work
Date: 03/25/2012 | Sports
Wendy's takes No. 2 spot from Burger King
Wendy's has dethroned Burger King as the country's second-biggest hamburger chain.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Business
Starbucks opens first juice store, in Bellevue
BELLEVUE -- Now that Starbucks Corp, has covered the world -- or at least the United States -- with coffee shops, it is branching into Jamba Juice's territory.
Date: 03/19/2012 | Business
Costumes and gunplay
Cowboy shooting brings the Old West to Marysville (gallery)
Date: 03/18/2012 | Sports
EIS pushes controversial Spokane Tribe casino forward
AIRWAY HEIGHTS -- A big casino that the Spokane Tribe of Indians is proposing has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, but the project is drawing bitter opposition from a rival tribe and from some area business and political leaders.
Date: 03/17/2012 | Northwest
2 cars per Discover Pass bill goes to governor
OLYMPIA -- The Washington state Legislature has passed a bill allowing one Discover Pass to be shared among two vehicles.
Date: 03/07/2012 | Northwest
Billing error leads to maddening runaround
Question: I recently booked a two-night stay at the Hotel am Konzerthaus in Vienna, Austria, through the Accor website. I was supposed to prepay $135 per night, but somehow, I made two reservations. My card was charged twice for one stay.
Date: 02/25/2012 | Life
Snow Goose Festival
Stanwood event celebrates the migratory fowl, other species
Date: 02/19/2012 | Sports
Glass Quest to get rolling
Thousands will scour parks, businesses for clues
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
Snowshoes required
Jump at the chance to take guided excursion on Mount Baker
Date: 02/12/2012 | Sports
3 romantic weekends
Nearby getaways offer relaxing options for Valentine's Day
Date: 02/04/2012 | Life
Front Porch: Marysville Fire District gets FEMA grant
Fire district grantThe Marysville Fire District recently was awarded a $15,000 equipment grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Date: 02/01/2012 | Local News
More restaurants are handing wait staff and customers iPads
RALEIGH, N.C. -- In an increasingly digital world, your next glass of wine could come at the tap of an iPad.
Date: 01/28/2012 | Business
Shop fits to a tea
Edmonds couple researched culture before opening tea room
Date: 01/27/2012 | Business
Expo will return to fairgrounds
MONROE -- Snohomish County plans to bring back its spring recreation expo in April for a third straight year.The 2012 event has a new name and an extra day of carnival rides. Admission and parking are free.
Date: 01/24/2012 | Local News
Emirates to serve Seattle with Everett-built 777s beginning March 1
SEATTLE -- The new Emirates Airlines route from Seattle to Dubai could create opportunities for Snohomish County.
Date: 01/19/2012 | Business
Rules eased for weddings in ag, rural zones
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday eased rules for wedding venues on land zoned as agricultural or rural.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
PUD adds wind to energy alternatives it is exploring
EVERETT -- Add wind power to the types of alternative energy being studied by the Snohomish County Public Utility District.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
Winter wonderland
Five fun ways you and your family can enjoy winter activities
Date: 01/01/2012 | Sports
Go beyond the 10 essentials for safe winter hiking
The Mountaineers have long urged hikers and skiers to carry the
Date: 01/01/2012 | Life
Should you get a full refund if the power goes out?
Question: We recently checked into the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Poulsbo in Poulsbo and experienced a lapse in service. We need your help with a refund.
Date: 12/31/2011 | Life
Record year likely for sport crabbing in local waters
OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says 2011 is likely to be a record year for the amounts of crabs harvested by recreational crabbers in the Puget sound.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Northwest
Relaxation and adrenaline
Everett councilman hits the rivers to clear his mind
Date: 12/26/2011 | Local News
Trumpeter swans
It's a good time to view and photograph these majestic birds
Date: 12/25/2011 | Sports
Eagle-watching season under way on Skagit River
ROCKPORT -- Not long after arriving at Howard Miller Steelhead Park on a Saturday earlier this month, Mal and Diane Coghlan walked to the Highway 530 bridge to find three bald eagles perched in trees along the Skagit River, with two more flying overhead.
Date: 12/25/2011 | Sports
High surf advisory during Washington clam dig
ABERDEEN -- Clam diggers beware.The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the Washington Coast Friday night at the same time clam diggers will be out on four beaches.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Northwest
Steelhead are biting
Now's the time to get them; here's where the fishing's good
Date: 12/22/2011 | Sports
Snohomish County's tourist strategy earns award
Snohomish County's strategy to boost local tourism won recent plaudits from marketing types.Meanwhile, the county continues to advance its plans to lure more out-of-towners here and get them to stay longer.
Date: 12/19/2011 | Local News
Perfect place to munch on pizza over a glass of vino in Everett
We went looking for pizza on a cold Sunday night. We found pizza and some more tasty Italian food in a pleasant setting on Evergreen in Everett.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Entertainment
7 costly travel mistakes
Overweight bag? Add $75 before you even reach the plane
Date: 12/04/2011 | Business
Little change seen in steelhead success rate
Winter steelhead fishing in Western Washington has been changing rapidly -- many would say not necessarily for the better -- for a number of years now, particularly since adoption of a sweeping new management plan by the Fish and Wildlife Commission in 2010. So it's difficult to predict success...
Date: 11/24/2011 | Sports
Econo Lodge stonewalls customer over disputed charge
Question: I have had an ongoing dispute with the Econo Lodge Motel in East Hartford, Conn. This spring, I called the hotel directly and made a reservation for that evening for a single night's stay, at a cost of approximately $75. We checked in at 10:30 p.m.
Date: 11/19/2011 | Life
Biz Bits: News about people and businesses in Snohomish and Island counties
People
Date: 11/14/2011 | Business
Learn secrets of 'Art in the National Parks'
Do you love outdoor scenery? Have you always dreamed of channeling your inner artist?If you answered yes to both, you might sign up for "Art in the National Parks," a free class for adults at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marysville branch of Sno-Isle Libraries, 6120 Grove St.
Date: 11/14/2011 | Life
Take better wildlife photos
Sharpen your skills with these simple tips (photo gallery)
Date: 11/13/2011 | Sports
Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL fight Google for online ads
Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL are teaming up to sell some of the online advertising space that they have had trouble selling on their own. The alliance announced Tuesday represents a joint attack on Google. The Internet search leader has become an even more powerful force in Internet marketing since...
Date: 11/09/2011 | Business
Monroe considers wakeboard center on Lake Tye
MONROE -- The City Council could direct staff to negotiate a lease agreement for a wakeboarding facility. It also could reject the proposal and leave Lake Tye as it is.
Date: 10/31/2011 | Local News
Dream Dinners founders urging focus on ‘The Hour That Matters Most'
SNOHOMISH -- Entrepreneurs Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna have parlayed the success of their Dream Dinners business into a spot on The New York Times Best Sellers list.
Date: 10/31/2011 | Business
Gold prospecting? First check the handbook
Dip a pan in river silt, swish it around, snag a shiny nugget, get rich.Who hasn't dreamed of finding gold in the hills, valleys and streams? For my age group, we watched white-bearded prospectors on many a TV Western find sparkling yellow gold.
Date: 10/26/2011 | Local News
Culinary celebrities including Carla Hall to visit Taste of Tulalip
Tulalip Resort Casino's Taste of Tulalip is set for Nov. 11 and 12, with executive chef Perry Mascitti and sommelier Tommy Thompson, who have prepared the lineup of food and wine.
Date: 10/26/2011 | Life
A varied approach to branding fitness
EVERETT -- Edmonds resident Joel Tallman is using his connections in the fitness world to lead a new gym business model, Max Fitness, under the FIT Brands name.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Business
Snowy winter a boon for Crystal
It might be too much to ask for a snowy winter like the last one that, on many deeply packed slopes, allowed for skiing and snowboarding into spring, and in some places, summer.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Life
Tour takes visitors to four local waterfalls
Waterfalls can be impressive in autumn, and there are more than a few scenic ones easily accessed from U.S. 2.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Life
Survey will help shape Centennial Trail’s future
EVERETT -- Snohomish County Parks Department officials want people to participate in an online survey that seeks to gauge interest in and uses of the Centennial Trail, considered the county's largest park.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Local News
State ski areas may expand recreation opportunities
BELLINGHAM -- Congress has approved more summer activities at ski areas on federal lands.The Bellingham Herald reported that the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act the cleared the Senate Tuesday will allow ski areas to be used for more than winter sports.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Northwest
Dick's fans rejoice
A thousand turn out for Edmonds opening (photo gallery)
Date: 10/20/2011 | Business
Ready to nosh? Dick’s to open Thursday in Edmonds
EDMONDS -- Strike up the bands -- from Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood high schools no less -- and get ready for a celebration.
Date: 10/18/2011 | Business
Allow wakeboard park or not?
That is the question facing residents near Monroe's Tye Lake
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
Charming Coupeville
Whidbey Island day-tripping easy without swarms of tourists
Date: 10/14/2011 | Life
Business Briefs: Anthony's opens Seafood Grill near Alderwood
Anthony's has opened its newest restaurant, the Seafood Grill, in Lynnwood. Part of Anthony's off-the-water concept, the Seafood Grill is located next to AMC-Loews Theatres near Alderwood at 3000 184th St. SW, Suite 870. The restaurant served its first customers last Friday at a benefit for Susan...
Date: 10/13/2011 | Business
Food trucks pave the way for brick-and-mortar restaurants
LOS ANGELES -- The food truck revolution is moving indoors.The owners of some of the most successful trucks are using the knowledge, fame and bankability gained from operating their mobile eateries to start sit-down restaurants.
Date: 10/12/2011 | Business
6 ways hotels are tweaking their operations
Pump bottle on the shower wall or individual shampoos and lotions you can take home? Luxurious tub for a self-indulgent bath or no tub at all? A friendly greeting from a well-informed local or no human interaction at check-in whatsoever?Here are six hotel trends bubbling up right now:
Date: 10/01/2011 | Life
Monroe looks to sell its new image as a recreation destination
MONROE -- Potential.
Date: 09/30/2011 | Local News
A vision we can share
Viewpoints: Complete the North Cascades National Park
Date: 09/25/2011 | Commentary
Facts about fishing in Washington — and fishing for votes
If you are new to these parts, welcome to the best time of the year. September skies are usually sunny, the evenings crisp. And in the rivers, the salmon return to spawn in significant numbers.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Need to Know
Dick's signs go up
New drive-in restaurant in Edmonds to have a familiar look
Date: 09/14/2011 | Business
Officials hold Darrington open house to discuss the Suiattle River Road
DARRINGTON -- People with concerns about forest road projects and access into the Darrington District of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are encouraged to attend an open house Thursday.
Date: 09/14/2011 | Local News
Where the wild skills are
Wilderness school teaches how to use your wits to survive
Date: 09/10/2011 | Local News
New coffee shop planned for Everett marina
Everett's 14th Street marina area is getting a new coffee shop. Cafe@Marina has signed a five-year lease with the Port of Everett to open a 759-square-foot shop off the lobby of the Waterfront Center that opened earlier this year at 1205 Craftsman Way. The shop hopes to open in December or January,...
Date: 09/08/2011 | Business
New Dick's to open before Thanksgiving
The new Dick's Drive-In Restaurant in Edmonds will open before Thanksgiving.Construction of the restaurant, located in the Top Food & Drug parking lot on Highway 99 at 220th Street SW, is on time, said Jim Spady, vice president and the son of company co-founder and namesake, Dick Spady.
Date: 09/06/2011 | Business
Talk on Salish Sea kicks off lecture series
The Salish Sea is the official name of the inland sea that includes Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca as well as Port Susan, Possession Sound, Tulalip Bay and Port Gardner.
Date: 09/05/2011 | Life
Being 'walked' a common occurrence at major hotels
Question: I made a reservation at a Fairfield Inn in Philadelphia earlier this year. I prepaid for two nights and received a confirmation.
Date: 09/03/2011 | Life
3 hikes to see the wildflowers
Better late than never.As the snow at the high Alpine levels in the Cascades is finally melting away, wildflowers enthusiasts can get to the meadows and see the annual show of colors.
Date: 08/28/2011 | Life
Mexican army, feds raid casinos after arson attack
MONTERREY, Mexico -- Hundreds of soldiers and federal agents are raiding casinos in this northern city, authorities said Saturday, two days after an arson attack on a gambling house killed 52 people and stunned a country that had become numb to massacres and beheadings.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Nation & World
Still time to retreat with a writer
Summer is winding down, and you've already missed seminars on reptiles and amphibians, the sagebrush steppes, wildflowers, birding, maps and journals, corvids, butterflies, weaving and dragonflies.But the North Cascades Institute calendar still has a few opportunities in a beautiful setting.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Life
Tribes want Discover Pass rules clarified
OLYMPIA -- State and tribal officials are working to clarify the new Discover Pass program's rules, which fail to spell out when tribal members are exempt from paying the fee for access to state parks and recreation land.
Date: 08/22/2011 | Local News
Dealing with Mother Nature
By Rich LandersThe Spokesman-ReviewA November storm left a nasty surprise for Forest Service trail crews heading out in the Blue Mountains in southeast Washington and northeast Oregon this summer.
Date: 08/21/2011 | Sports
A battle for 'the greatest good'
National forests caught in struggle over their best use (gallery)
Date: 08/21/2011 | Local News
Fishing classes will hook you
Teach a man to fish, and he'll ... you can supply your own punch line.But Edmonds Parks and Recreation will take care of the teaching part with two fishing classes at the Frances Anderson Center beginning in September.
Date: 08/20/2011 | Life
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