Hidden Danger: Theft Suspect's Secret Weapon Uncovered in Marysville Store Operation!

Upcoming Local Events

A Christmas Craft Fair Saturday October 21 11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Summer Networking Thu, Oct 19, 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Brunch & Bowl Wed, Oct 18, 10 AM – 1 PM

Stay and Play Thu, Oct 19, 9:30 – 10:15 AM

Bookmobile: Twin Lakes Landing II Wed, Oct 18, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Conifer Kingdom Sat, Oct 21, 10 – 11 AM

Fantastic Fridays Fri, Oct 20, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Kendall Auto & Save A Mutt’s Must Love Dogs: Howl-O-Ween Event! Sat, Oct 21, 10 AM – 1 PM

Girls Varsity Swim & Dive Tue, Oct 17, 3:30 PM

Country & rock jam sessions Fri, Oct 20, 11 PM – Sat, Oct 21, 5 AM

Book a Royale Facial Fri, Oct 20, 10 PM

Snohomish Sunflower Festival Tue, Oct 17, 5 PM – Wed, Oct 18, 1 AM

The Gothard Sisters Sun, Oct 22, 4 PM - 6 PM

It's a Scavenger Hunt! Everett Wed, Oct 18, 10 AM – 8 PM

TechFest Education Conference Wed, Oct 18, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

AARP WA: BECU Free Shredding Event, Everett Sat, Oct 21, 9 AM – 1 PM

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Kaiser Workers' Unrest Continues: Washington Branch Demands More Despite National Agreements.

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in Washington have voted in favor of a potential strike, demanding a dedicated contract that addresses specific regional challenges, particularly concerning staffing crises. This vote occurred simultaneously with other Kaiser workers in Oregon, SW Washington, and California reaching a preliminary agreement on their contracts. The Washington workers, represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, seek improved staffing levels, reduced wait times, accurate diagnoses, patient care, and workplace equity. Their stance follows a recent three-day strike involving 75,000 workers from other states. Both the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions and Kaiser Permanente have confirmed a tentative agreement, thanking Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su for her involvement, with additional negotiation sessions scheduled.

School Happenings!

National School Bus Safety Week

17 Oct All Day (Cascade) PTA Popcorn Day

17 Oct 5:30PM - 9:30PM (Pilchuck) Girls Soccer Home Game vs Snohomish

18 Oct 8:20AM - 9:05AM (Getchell) Charger Period

18 Oct 10:30AM - 12:30PM (District) Partnership Conversations

18 Oct 3:10PM - 4:10PM (MMS) PTSA Meeting

18 Oct 5:15PM - 9:00PM (Pilchuck) Volleyball Home Game vs Lynnwood

18 Oct 6:00PM - 7:00PM (MMS) Natural Leaders Meeting

18 Oct 6:00PM - 7:30PM (Pilchuck) RAP & Sno-Isle TECH Info Night (Library)

19 Oct All Day (Pilchuck) Picture Day Retakes

19 Oct 7:30AM - 11:00AM (Getchell) Picture Re-take Day

19 Oct 10:19AM - 10:34AM The Great WA Shake-Out Earthquake Drill

19 Oct 5:30PM - 7:00PM Family Info Night (In Spanish)

4220 80th St NE, Marysville

Hidden Danger: Theft Suspect's Secret Weapon Uncovered in Marysville Store Operation!

In Marysville, a theft suspect was arrested after detectives, conducting a crime suppression operation at a sporting goods store, were alerted by employees to two men acting suspiciously. One man, upon leaving the store, concealed a handgun under a stolen sweatshirt and pointed it at a detective, as revealed by surveillance video. He was soon apprehended and found in possession of a loaded gun, stolen goods, various drugs, and cash, leading to multiple charges. The second man was detained on an unrelated misdemeanor warrant.

Underestimated No More: How UW's Dramatic Victory is Rewriting the West Coast Football Narrative!

Husky Stadium buzzed with excitement as fans and players, including an emotional Michael Penix Jr., celebrated a significant victory. Commentators noted the unique passion of college football, often underestimated on the West Coast, which was evident in the fans' fervor. UW coach Kalen DeBoer and others praised the vibrant atmosphere and dedicated fanbase, which had even camped out overnight for "College GameDay." The enthusiasm impressed both local and national onlookers, challenging stereotypes about West Coast college football indifference. As Washington looks forward to joining the Big Ten, there's a sense of anticipation and a warning that they're bringing this extraordinary energy with them.

The Great Neighborhood Paint-Off

Once in a quirky little town, there lived two neighbors, Bob and Shirley. They were both fiercely proud of their houses, especially their impeccable lawns and eye-catching exterior paint jobs. It was an unspoken rivalry, and each holiday brought new decorations to outshine the other. Halloween had life-size zombies in the yard; Christmas brought blinding lights and a mechanical Santa. The townsfolk often joked they could see Bob's Christmas lights from space!

One sunny morning, Bob noticed Shirley painting her fence a new shade of green. Not just any green, but a bright, almost electric green that could attract attention from miles away. Bob, in a sudden surge of competitiveness, decided he couldn't let Shirley win this unspoken challenge. He rushed to the local DIY store and, in a frenzy, explained to the befuddled assistant that he needed the most vibrant, most extraordinary paint they had. Something that would put Shirley's fence to shame!

The assistant, scratching his head, introduced Bob to a brand new, never-before-seen color: "Blinding Blazing Blue." Bob gleefully took ten cans, rushing home to adorn his house with this attention-grabbing color. For hours, he slaved away, covering every possible surface. He even painted his garden gnome!

The next day, Bob stepped outside, waiting for the gasps and awed looks from his neighbors. He noticed Shirley walking by, a smirk on her face. Confident in his victory, Bob asked, "Well, Shirley, noticed anything new?"

Shirley glanced at the house, then back at Bob, trying to hold back her laughter. "Oh, I did, Bob. It's quite... something. But I have to ask, what happened to your garden gnome? It looks a bit... blue in the face!"

The neighborhood erupted in laughter, and Bob, realizing his overzealous mistake, chuckled along. From that day, the two neighbors called a truce, deciding that maybe their homes were better suited for more subtle hues. They repainted together, sharing stories and laughs, and the townsfolk always remembered the day Bob's house turned as blue as a smurf!

And the moral of the story? Sometimes in the race to stand out, we might just end up a little blue!

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