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BREAKING NEWS
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May 24, 2013
TODAY'S CARTOON
By Dan Rosandich
May 24, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY:
Ride em' cowboy!
May 24, 2013
MONROE PRISON GUARD PUNCHED BY INMATE
May 24, 2013
ANOTHER IRS ISSUE:
Agency mishandled tax returns of adoptive families
May 24, 2013
CYBER STALKERS, SCHOOL BULLIES DRIVE 12-YEAR OLD TO KILL HERSELF
May 24, 2013
MEETING SET TO EXPLORE SKYKOMISH TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
To ease problems due to closure of Miller River Bridge
May 24, 2013
EDMONDS POLICE NAB ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
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SKY VALLEY REGION
STATE TROOPERS TAKE TO AIR IN SEARCH OF UNSAFE DRIVERS
May 23, 2013
(OLYMPIA, WA) -- Be advised that cops willbe in the air through the Mwemorial Day weekdn and throughn the end of the month checking out your driving habits.
FULL STORY
CELEBRATE NAT'L TRAILS DAY JUNE 1
Volunteer on
state lands
May 16, 2013
(OLYMPIA, WA) – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® by volunteering on June 1 at one of DNR’s many events throughout Washington.
FULL STORY
BOEING PLANS TO CUT LOOSE 1500 I.T. JOBS IN PUGET SOUND AREA OVER THREE YEARS
May 11, 2013
(SEATTLE, WA) -- The Boeing Company plans to eliminate some 1500 information-technology jobs in the Puget Sound region over the next three years.
FULL STORY
SEATTLE PD SAYS 3 MEN ARRESTED DURING ATTEMPTED MARIJUANA RIPOFF
May 07, 2013
(SEATTLE, WA) -- Three men are in custody after a robbery inside a building in South Park early this morning, according to Seattle Police.
FULL STORY
SNOHOMISH CO. PUD OFFERS SAVINGS
When recycling old freezers & fridges
May 03, 2013
(EVERETT, WA) -- If you're getting ready to get rid of that old, almost dead freezer or refrigerator, recycle it through the Snohomish County PUD this summer and you’ll have a chance to double your savings.
FULL STORY
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PORTION OF I-5 BRIDGE OVER SKAGIT RIVER COLLAPSES
Three people rescued, no fatalities
May 23, 2013
(MOUNT VERNON, WA) -- A portion of the north end of a heavily traveled Interstate 5 bridge that spans the Skagit River between Mount Vernon and Burlington just north of Seattle collapsed Thursday night.

The collapse, just after 7 pm sent a portion of the bridge and several vehicles dropping into the frigid waters of the Skagit River.

"The good news is it appears there have been no fatalities," said Washington Governor Jay Inslee as he held an impromptu news conference at the bridge several hours after the collapse.
FULL STORY


MONROE NEWS
BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE & CAR WASH SET FOR MONROE SAT. MAY 18
May 10, 2013
(MONROE, WA) – Skykomish Valley Indian Education families invite the community to join them for a Community Rummage Sale and Car Wash on Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM to 4:00 PM, at Park Place Middle School.
FULL STORY
INFORMATION SOUGHT
On individual who sent unsolicited emails to children
May 07, 2013
(MONROE, WA) -- On Monday May 6 the Sky Valley Chronicle offered a reward for information leading to positive identification of a person or persons believed to have used the fictitious name "Micheal Broaks" in Internet emails to children.
FULL STORY
NO TAX INCREASE NEEDED HERE
April 29, 2013
Opinion by Reps. Dan Kristiansen and Elizabeth Scott

(OLYMPIA, WA) -- Let’s say this right up front. If the Legislature does nothing this year to raise fees or increase taxes, the state is still expected to take in an additional $2 billion over the current budget cycle.
FULL STORY
SULTAN NEWS
SULTAN NATIVE WINS GOLD MEDAL AT PARACHUTE CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 16, 2013
(ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA) --Sultan, Washington native Gage Galle won a gold medal Friday May 10 at the 2013 U.S. Parachute Association National Skydiving Championships.
FULL STORY
IT LANDED A STONE'S THROW FROM SULTAN RIVER
May 14, 2013
(SULTAN, WA) -- There it was about 1:00 pm Saturday May 11 descending perilously close to the east bank of the mighty and frigid Sultan River.
FULL STORY
SULTAN SAFETY FAIR & BIG LIBRARY SALE SET FOR SAT.
MAY 11
May 10, 2013
(SULTAN, WA) -- It's a two-fer schedule of events in the Sky Valley town of Sultan this weekend. First up is the Sultan Library Book & Bake Sale presented by The Friends of the Library, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in the community room at City Hall.
FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
May 24, 2013
Heathrow causes Big Weekend delays
May 24, 2013
VIDEO: Excitement builds for Big Weekend
May 24, 2013
West End marks 350 years of theatre
May 24, 2013
West End marks 350 years of theatre
May 24, 2013
VIDEO: Meet the Author: Simon Thurley
May 24, 2013
BBC apologises over 'SF/IRA' label
May 24, 2013
Lesbian drama is Cannes favourite
May 24, 2013
Teen Choice nominations revealed
May 24, 2013
Sinn Fein challenge 'SF/IRA' label
May 24, 2013
Amazon reveals fan fiction platform
May 24, 2013
VIDEO: BBC abandons £100m digital project
May 24, 2013
VIDEO: Radio 1's Big Weekend music academy
May 24, 2013
BBC abandons £100m digital project
May 24, 2013
British hopefuls up for US TV awards
May 24, 2013
Leibovitz wins top Spanish award
May 24, 2013
Police confident about Big Weekend
May 23, 2013
VIDEO: Bradley Cooper's final Hangover
May 23, 2013
VIDEO: Bradley Cooper's final Hangover
May 23, 2013
Pensioner wins modern art award
May 23, 2013
Award for Greenham Common artwork
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WORLD NEWS
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May 24, 2013
Five climbers feared dead in Nepal
May 24, 2013
Spanish princess faces new tax probe
May 24, 2013
Vatican punishes Freemason priest
May 24, 2013
Facebook character stirs up Zimbabwe politics
May 24, 2013
Facebook character stirs up Zimbabwe politics
May 24, 2013
Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul
May 24, 2013
Hit-and-run driver admits killing
May 24, 2013
Wife expected soldier 'to be safe'
May 24, 2013
Obama: Sex assaults harm military
May 24, 2013
Two held after plane alert over UK
Source BBC News bbc.co.uk
© 2012 BBC

SNOHOMISH NEWS
BIG ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW IN SNOHOMISH IS SUN. MAY 19
May 17, 2013
(SNOHOMISH, WA) -- It's an event that draws thousands of people and traditionally has a been one of the biggest events of the Spring in Snohomish.
FULL STORY
THE 140-SQ FOOT SNOHOMISH HOUSE THAT'S MAKING NEWS
May 09, 2013
(SNOHOMISH, WA) -- Our friends over at Gizmodo first turned the Chronicle onto this fascinating albeit tiny home in Snohomish.
FULL STORY

STARTUP, GOLDBAR NEWS
CELEBRATE NAT'L TRAILS DAY JUNE 1
Volunteer at Reiters Foothills
May 17, 2013
(OLYMPIA, WA) – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering at one of DNR’s many events throughout Washington in June..
FULL STORY
A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
Makes a big haul
May 11, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- A local thief made quite a haul recently in Gold Bar.
FULL STORY
THE COYOTES IN THE MARSH IN GOLD BAR
Parents, keep an eye on the kids
May 07, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- Gold Bar community volunteer and activist Ray Coleman checks in with an observation from a local block watcher.
FULL STORY
SKYKOMISH RIVER RAFTERS TAKE ICY PLUNGE
April 10, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- The mighty, untamed Skykomish River is running high and fat these days in the Sky Valley with big Spring runoff.
FULL STORY
GOLD BAR EASTER EGG HUNT
A major success & big fun for upper valley kids
April 05, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- The weather couldn't have been nicer and the day better planned, said organizers.
FULL STORY
GOLD BAR EASTER EGG HUNT IS SAT. MARCH 30
March 29, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- Kids throughout the upper Sky Valley are getting set for a great time Sat. March 30 as the Gold Bar Easter Egg Hunt gets underway.
FULL STORY
BE ON LOOKOUT FOR MISSING CAT
March 29, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- Aiko the cat (the one on the left in the picture on the inside page) is missing and needs some eyes looking out for him.
FULL STORY
GOLD BAR WELCOMES NEW COUNCIL PERSON
March 07, 2013
(GOLD BAR, WA) -- On February 26, the Snohomish County Council appointed Lee Hodo to the Gold Bar City Council, Position 2.
FULL STORY
TRAFFIC CAMS
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STEVENS PASS WEATHER

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Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass US2
5/23/2013 7:02:39 PM

Temperature: Not Available
Elevation Feet:4061
Elevation Meters:1238

Restrictions Eastbound:
No restrictions

Restrictions Westbound:
No restrictions

Conditions:
The seasonal mountain pass reports have ended for this year. Should significant weather or incidents occur that would affect travel, updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

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INDEX, BARING, SKYKOMISH NEWS
A PETITION NOT TO DAM THE SKYKOMISH RIVER
May 24, 2013
(INDEX, WA) -- A group trying to stop the proposed hydro dam project on the upper reaches of the Skykomish River near Index has published an open petition/letter to Snohomish County PUD Commissioners.
FULL STORY
SKYKOMISH OPEN AIR MARKETS OPENS SAT. MAY 11
May 08, 2013
(SKYKOMISH, WA) -- The first Skykomish Open Air Market of the spring and summer season will be held Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in Skykomish, Washington.
FULL STORY
SKYKOMISH OPEN AIR MARKETS
Accepting new vendors for 2013 season
April 04, 2013
(SKYKOMISH, WA) -- Would you like to have a market to sell your wares in that is located in one of the more picturesque settings in the Sky Valley?
FULL STORY
LIKE THE LEGENDARY PHOENIX, WHISTLING POST TAVERN RISES AGAIN
January 31, 2013
(SKYKOMISH, WA) -- The down but not out Whistling Post Tavern is back bigger and badder than ever in Skykomish, rising like the Phoenix from the ashes of a devastating arson fire.
FULL STORY
BENEFIT DANCE SET FOR INDEX
January 31, 2013
(INDEX, WA) -- If you do not know what a “Sock Hop” is then it’s a fair bet you are not gray haired, not on any cholesterol lowering meds and are not already qualified for Social Security and/or Medicare.
FULL STORY
HELP FIND A FAMILY’S MISSING DOG
January 31, 2013
(INDEX, WA) -- There’s a family in the Index area that is trying to find their missing 5-year old Miniature Pinscher dog named Bella. Maybe you can help.
FULL STORY
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARS TARGETING INDEX AREA
December 04, 2012
(INDEX, WA) -- At Monday night’s town council meeting a Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputy informed community members there is an organized group of people that’s robbing homes in the Index area.
FULL STORY


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