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BREAKING NEWS

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January 27, 2012

LANE CLOSURES COMING FOR HWY 2 NEAR RICE ROAD

January 27, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY:
The odd toroidal vortices

January 27, 2012

TODAY'S CARTOON
By Dan Rosandich

January 27, 2012

IMMUNIZE YOUR SMARTPHONE FROM HACKERS
You have no idea how vulnerable that phone is

January 27, 2012

FREE WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATION CLINICS COMING IN FEB

January 27, 2012

FATHER AND SON KILLED IN CRASH IN I-5

January 27, 2012

FOUNDER OF FRENCH IMPLANT MAKER THAT SOLD FAULTY BREAST IMPLANTS WORLDWIDE FACES PROBE

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SKY VALLEY REGION

HEAVY WINDS TUE NIGHT, WED MORNING BROUGHT NEW POWER OUTAGES

January 25, 2012

(REGIONAL) -- The heavy winds that came through Western Washington Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning brought more power outages to the region just as utility crews were at work still trying to restore service to customers who have been in the dark since last week's snow and ice storms.

ALLIED WASTE INCLEMENT WEATHER SERVICE UPDATE

January 20, 2012

REGIONAL) -- Following is a list of recycle, yard waste and garbage collection updates for cities and areas in Puget Sound issued by Allied Waste January 20

SHOTS FIRED IN EDMONDS, FOUR TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

January 18, 2012

(EDMONDS, WA) -- Edmonds Police took four people into custody early Wednesday morning following numerous reports of shots fired in the area of Yost Park.

ALLIED WASTE RELEASES NEW RECYCLE & GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

January 18, 2012

(REGIONAL) --- Allied Waste/Republic Services has released the following updated inclement Weather Update regarding recycling/yard waste/garbage collection services for its customers in the Puget Sound Area.

STATE PATROL REMINDS DRIVERS
Parking on highway shoulder to go ski is illegal

January 15, 2012

(WENATCHEE, WA) -- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is reminding drivers not to park on the shoulder of the highway to go skiing because it is illegal.

Recently on Steven’s Pass the traffic congestion and parking was so bad that if needed in that area, a Transportation Dep’t plow truck or emergency workers would have had a difficult time getting through the congestion.

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DUMMIES GUIDE TO
THE EUROZONE CRISIS

January 27, 2012

(INTERNATIONAL) -- Confused about those reports you read and hear about the Eurozone crisis, how it got that way and what might happen to the U.S. economy if the Eurozone comes apart at the seams?

Well, now there’s a “Dummies Guide To The Eurozone Crisis” that anyone can understand, replete with a spiffy chart.

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MONROE NEWS

HEARING HELD ON HB 2303
Backers say it could help local pharmacies keep their doors open

January 27, 2012

(OLYMPIA, WA) -- You may never have heard of a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) or what they do, but they play a crucial role in what drugs a patient receives, where and how they receive the drug and at what cost.

TIM EYMAN WAS RIGHT
Judge says city of Monroe must pay him $10,000 and then some

January 23, 2012

(MONROE, WA) -- Never let it be said that anti-tax, anti-red light guru Tim Eyman doesn’t know how to do a world class gloat when he wins one big.

SKYKOMISH VALLEY INDIAN EDUCATION
Holds annual meeting

January 12, 2012

(MONROE, WA) – The public is invited to attend an open forum to discuss the Skykomish Valley Indian Education program.

The forum will be held Monday, February 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room on the first floor of the Monroe Public Schools Administration Office, 200 East Fremont, near downtown Monroe.

SULTAN NEWS

SULTAN SEEKS TO FILL PLANNING BOARD VACANCY

January 27, 2012

(SULTAN, WA) -- If you’re interested in the future of Sultan and would like to make a difference in your community, then the city would like to hear from you.

SULTAN LOWERS UTILITY RATES

January 24, 2012

(SULTAN, WA) --- The city of Sultan announced Jan. 23 that the city council has approved a number of measures to reduce the rate of in crease, and in other cases reduce fees that stand now, on utility rates for water, recycling and Comcast cable services for city residents.

NOTE FOR SULTAN RESIDENTS ON GARBAGE PICK UPS

January 18, 2012

(SULTAN, WA) -- Due to the snow and icy road conditions, city garbage crews were only able to complete half the rescheduled Monday garbage service.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

January 27, 2012

Demi Moore 911 call tape released

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Denise wins CBB and more news

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Film 24 - the week's new films

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: New jazz sound for Curtis Stigers

January 27, 2012

AUDIO: Jones on script improvisation

January 27, 2012

Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme

January 27, 2012

Winslet to receive Cesar honour

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Olympic ceremony details unveiled

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Flack and Styles split and more news

January 27, 2012

Olympic ceremony theme revealed

January 27, 2012

Actress Danes gets Hasty Pudding

January 27, 2012

Walliams writing autobiography

January 27, 2012

Spider-Man designer Ishioka dies

January 27, 2012

Hurt to get lifetime Bafta prize

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Dreamboats team on '60s musical

January 27, 2012

Spotify boycotts 'alienate fans'

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Gainsbourg: 'No compromise in my work'

January 27, 2012

Composer Clare Fischer dies at 83

January 27, 2012

War Horse film boosts book sales

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Python star on reunion rumours

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WORLD NEWS

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January 27, 2012

Live - Pakistan v England

January 27, 2012

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

January 27, 2012

African Union to open donated HQ

January 27, 2012

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes

January 27, 2012

Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks

January 27, 2012

South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown'

January 27, 2012

VIDEO: Five Minutes With: Hulk Hogan

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SNOHOMISH NEWS

BANKED ROBBED IN SNOHOMISH

January 21, 2012

(SNOHOMISH, WA) – Sheriff;s deputies and police are on the lookout for a man who robbed a bank in Snohomish Friday Jan. 20.

SNOHOMISH RIVER SYSTEM TO BE SHUT DOWN FOR FISHING EARLY

January 09, 2012

(OLYMPIA, WA) -- The Washington State Dep’t of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday it will be closing early the entire Snohomish River system to fishing.

STARTUP, GOLDBAR NEWS

GOLD BAR FIRE DEP'T TO HOLD FREE CPR CLASSES

January 25, 2012

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- Starting in March the Gold Bar Fire Department will begin offering FREE CPR training for residents.

FIRE CLAIMS TURN OF CENTURY CHURCH IN STARTUP

December 30, 2011

(STARTUP, WA) -- When the flames came Christmas day to consume the old Baptist Church in Startup, Washington right along Highway 2 here in the Sky Valley, they consumed more than old timbers and nails. They took with them a piece of Washington State and Sky Valley history.

COYOTE PACK HANGING AROUND GOLD BAR

December 29, 2011

(GOLD BAR) -- A recent note from Gold Bar Mayor Joe Beavers informs us of a pack of persistent coyotes that may have staked out some new turf in Gold Bar.

LOST DOGS FOUND IN GOLD BAR

December 23, 2011

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- The two dogs in the attached photo (inside page) were found on 17th street in Gold Bar. One male, one female. Very friendly and active.

HO, HO, HO SANTY CLAUS COMES TO GOLD BAR

December 17, 2011

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- You folks who live in Chicago, L.A., Seattle, New York and other major centers of urban persuasion just don’t know what you’re missing by not living in a small town.

GOLD BAR SCHEDULES TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

December 14, 2011

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- Gold Bar has its annual community tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Friday Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway Park.

All valley residents are invited to bring the kids, sing carols, drink hot chocolate and visit with Santa.

CASE OF THE MISSING CATS IN GOLD BAR

December 10, 2011

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- The mystery of the missing cats is underway in Gold Bar. Did they just wander away? Get catnapped perhaps? Run into a furry slightly larger predator seeking a quick meal?

BACKPACK FOR KIDS DRIVE UNDERWAY FOR XMAS

December 09, 2011

(GOLD BAR, WA) -- The Sky Valley Community Outreach organization, as it does each year, is in the process of putting together 50 backpacks filled with stocking stuffers for children in Gold Bar, ages 3 to 12.

TRAFFIC CAMS

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STEVENS PASS WEATHER

REALTIME PHOTO

Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass US2
1/27/2012 7:34:40 PM

Temperature: 25 °F
Elevation Feet:4061
Elevation Meters:1238

Restrictions Eastbound:
Traction Tires Advised, Oversize Vehicles Prohibited.

Restrictions Westbound:
Traction Tires Advised, Oversize Vehicles Prohibited.

Conditions:
Compact snow and ice in places on the roadway

Weather:
Clear skies

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INDEX, BARING, SKYKOMISH NEWS

INDEX RESIDENTS STRUGGLE WITH NO POWER FOR DAYS ON END

January 22, 2012

(INDEX, WA) -- It’s one thing to lose your electricity in a big city. You just drive a few miles away or cross town or go downtown and find a restaurant that’s open and that still has power, enjoy a hot meal then maybe take in a movie nearby or stop in at some all night bistro that has live music.

It’s another thing when you live in a small mountain village.

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT IN SKYKOMISH

December 23, 2011

(SKYKOMISH, WA) -- Friday night Dec. 23 is Holiday Classic Movie night at the community center in Skykomish.

SKYKOMISH TO HOLD HOLIDAY MARKET IN DECEMBER

November 18, 2011

(SKYKOMISH, WA) -- The town of Skykomish in the upper Sky Valley will hold a special Holiday Market December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BENEFIT FOR HEYBROOK RIDGE TRAILS IS OCT. 22 IN INDEX

October 14, 2011

(INDEX, WA) -- The Heybrook Hoedown 2011 will be held Oct. 22 at the River House in Index.

MEETINGS SCHEDULED THIS MONTH ON POSSIBLE NEW HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT AT INDEX

October 12, 2011

(INDEX, WA) -- The Snohomish County PUD is in the early stages of exploring the creation of a new, small-footprint hydro-electric power generating facility along the Skykomish River at Index, Washington.

SCOTTISH MUSIC PROGRAM COMES TO INDEX

October 03, 2011

(INDEX, WA) -- Index will be the site of a traditional Scottish music concert and school program Friday, October 7.

ANDERSON CREEK BRIDGE REPAIRS WILL HAVE TO WAIT TO 2012

October 03, 2011

(INDEX, WA) -- The Anderson Creek Bridge on US Highway 2 near Index has waited two winters for permanent guardrail repairs, and now it will have to wait another winter.

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