Briefs: Inslee to speak at Builders Association Housing Summit

Gov. Jay Inslee is the keynote speaker for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties 2016 Housing Summit. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This year’s topic is The Puget Sound Housing Affordability Crisis. For a complete list of speakers or to register for the event, go online at this website.

Everett dental clinic to offer free cleanings for veterans

All Smiles NW in Everett celebrates a Freedom Day USA event with free cleanings for veterans who do not have dental insurance. Services will be offered Sept. 8 at the dental office at 3802 Colby Ave., Floor 3, Everett. If time allows, free treatments may also be possible. Veterans should call to make an appointment and mention Freedom Day. Space is limited. More info: 425-252-9333.

NerdWallet: Lake Stevens ranked as Best Small Cities for Families

The city of Lake Stevens ranked fourth in the Best Small Cities for Families in the Western Region by NerdWallet. The only other Washington city on the list was Sammamish at number two. NerdWallet used recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools and NeighborhoodScout for 245 places in the U.S. with populations from 25,000 to 100,000.

New life coach business opens in Everett

Journey Beyond Average Life Coaching is accepting clients. The business is located in Everett, but most sessions are by phone, Skype or Zoom audio so clients can be located anywhere. Sessions are for one hour, once a week, four sessions a month with flexible scheduling. To learn more, visit www.journeybeyondaverage.com. Owner Tommy Price can also be reached at 425-299-0336 or journeybeyondaverage@gmail.com.

EvergreenHealth ranks high on list of health care providers

For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized Kirkland-based EvergreenHealth as one of the top health care organizations in the region for its outstanding clinical care and service. The publication compared nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide that provide the best care for the most serious or complicated medical conditions and procedures.

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