Celebrations
Milestones a time to reflect on mothers, families
On Mother's Day 1983 -- it was May 8 that year -- I was a new mom. I stood up in church holding our baby girl. She was dressed in a handmade christening gown.
Date: 05/13/2012 | Local News
Nuts and Bolts
Make a Mother's Day of it at Meerkerk Gardens on Sunday in Greenbank on Whidbey Island.Bring a picnic, a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy a concert on the beautiful grounds by folk harpist Harper Tasche. Then stroll the 10-acre garden.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Home and Garden
Help restore estuary on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, but really, all of April rains with activities to celebrate all things earthy.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Life
Honoring 'Scoop'
100th anniversary of Sen. Jackson's birth is coming up
Date: 03/11/2012 | Local News
Just another day?
If Feb. 29 is your birthday, it's a rare chance to celebrate
Date: 02/29/2012 | Local News
Mormon church in Mukilteo to hold opening ceremony
MUKILTEO -- A grand opening for the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Mukilteo is set for Saturday.The church was rebuilt after the former building was destroyed in an arson in October 2010.
Date: 01/17/2012 | Local News
Keeping the dream alive
In Everett, the faithful celebrate King's legacy (gallery)
Date: 01/16/2012 | Local News
Calling all cars
Edmonds police seek memorabilia for its centennial events
Date: 11/29/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Milestones
ENGAGEMENTBethel-GereChelsey Bethel and Justin Gere are planning a spring wedding.The bride to-be graduated from Glacier Peak High School last year and is studying at Lake Washington Institute of Technology to become a dental assistant.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Milestones
WeddingLosey-GraffAfter 12 years together, Christina Losey and John Graff of Lake Stevens are getting married.The wedding is planned for Friday in Hawaii.
Date: 11/10/2011 | Local News
Milestone: Engagement
Schroeder-BredgergSkye Schroeder, 31, and Erik Bredgerg, 33, are set to get married on Oct. 15 in Woodinville.The Seattle couple met in Washington State University's architecture program, where they both received master's degrees.
Date: 10/13/2011 | Local News
Spock attends his last 'Star Trek' convention
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Leonard Nimoy has attended his final "Star Trek" convention.
Date: 10/03/2011 | Nation & World
Firefighter, paramedic retires after long career in Arlington
LAKE STEVENS -- The adrenaline kept his interest. The people kept his heart.Dave Safford plans to retire today after 34 years in the fire service, mostly working as a firefighter and paramedic in rural Arlington and Lake Stevens.
Date: 09/01/2011 | Local News
Brides, border crossings and a birthday bash
Surprises were in store when we celebrated husband Chuck's 62nd birthday at the Tulalip Resort Casino.
Date: 08/17/2011 | Local News
Vikings landing in Ballard
All things Nordic will be proudly on display Saturday and Sunday at the Viking Days festival in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.
Date: 07/12/2011 | Life
Bach, buckin' broncos on tap in Chelan area
Fireworks and wine corks, among other things, will be popping this summer around Lake Chelan. Here are a few options, if you have a mind to hop across the mountains.
Date: 06/25/2011 | Life
Milestones
EngagementHoldaway-SmootsKinder Holdaway and James Smoots plan to get married this summer.
Date: 06/23/2011 | Local News
Newly minted quarter honors Olympic National Park
PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Park gets its two-bits worth in a new quarter from the U.S. Mint.One side of the coin honors the park with a depiction of a Roosevelt elk standing on Hoh River gravel bar with Mount Olympus in the background.
Date: 06/14/2011 | Northwest
Happy birthday WSP!
The Washington State Patrol turns 90 on Wednesday.A celebration is planned in Olympia on Tuesday. According to a WSP memo, the oldest living retired trooper is 96-year old Bob Rupp. He is planned to speak at the ceremony in Olympia.
Date: 06/07/2011 | Sirens




