http://granitefallspress.com/local-news Local News RSS Feed http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-18_car_wash_to_raise_money_for_local_coach_at_granite_falls_high_school There will be a car wash June 9 from 9am until 3 pm at the old Olso Lumber parking lot to help raise money to purchase a wheelchair van for Keith Johnson http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-18_car_wash_to_raise_money_for_local_coach_at_granite_falls_high_school http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_granite_falls__own_violette_curling_his_way_to_the_top While our neighbors to the north seem to excel in the sport of Curling at the Olympic games, Seattle’s own Granite Curling Club is quickly becoming known for its tremendous talent including that of Granite Falls' own Luc Violette, who is taking the sport by storm. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_granite_falls__own_violette_curling_his_way_to_the_top http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_parents__teachers__community_gather_to_listen_to_voices_of_youth Students, teachers, parents and community members gathered at Crossroads High School Tuesday, April 24 for Voices of Youth. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_parents__teachers__community_gather_to_listen_to_voices_of_youth http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_g_f__fire_is_accepting_applications_to_fill_a_vacant_commissioner_position Snohomish County Fire District 17 has a vacant Fire Commissioner position that will be filled by appointment by the remaining board members. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_g_f__fire_is_accepting_applications_to_fill_a_vacant_commissioner_position http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_the_village_at_g_f__celebrate_earth_day On Saturday, April 21 in celebration of Earth Day the residents at The Village at Granite Falls planted six Japanese Maple trees that they will nurture and care for over the next few years. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_the_village_at_g_f__celebrate_earth_day http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_wooldridge_earns_volunteer_service_award Granite Falls Library staff learned to expect Nick Wooldridge early each day during the summer. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_wooldridge_earns_volunteer_service_award http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_post_office_to_hold_annual_food_drive The Lake Stevens and Granite Falls Post Offices will be holding their annual Food Drive on Saturday, May 12. The Postal Food Drive benefits local food banks. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_post_office_to_hold_annual_food_drive http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_the_granite_falls_father_s_house_celebrates_the_spring_fling_ http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_the_granite_falls_father_s_house_celebrates_the_spring_fling_ http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_granite_falls_fire_district__17_conducts_live_fire_sprinkler_demo On Saturday, April 7, Granite Falls Fire District #17 (GFFD #17) intentionally set ablaze two burn cells that were furnished identically http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_granite_falls_fire_district__17_conducts_live_fire_sprinkler_demo http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_final_relay_for_life_team_meeting Tuesday, May 8, Relay for Life of Lake Stevens will hold their final Team Member Meeting before the big event, which will take place on Saturday, May 19 to Sunday, May 20. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_final_relay_for_life_team_meeting http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_saddle_up_and_help_st__jude_s_hospital Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_saddle_up_and_help_st__jude_s_hospital http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_invitation_to_join_the_planning_committee_for_first_annual_relay_for_life_celebration April 29, 2012 – 2013 will mark the first annual Relay For Life in Granite Falls. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_invitation_to_join_the_planning_committee_for_first_annual_relay_for_life_celebration http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_why_i_relay On Christmas Eve 2010, at 41 years old, I drove myself to the emergency room in excruciating pain. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_why_i_relay http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_grants_available_for_artists_through_greater_marysville_artists__guild The Greater Marysville Artists’ Guild (GMAG), a certified 501c3 nonprofit organization, is taking applications for grants-in-aid and scholarships in the visual arts. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_grants_available_for_artists_through_greater_marysville_artists__guild http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_state_parks_needs_volunteer_park_hosts The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking enthusiastic and interested volunteers to serve as hosts at state parks throughout Washington. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_state_parks_needs_volunteer_park_hosts http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_local_group_rescuing_elderly_animals_around_the_state__how_you_can_help_them Old Dog Haven operates out of Lake Stevens but they help senior dogs throughout the state by finding loving permanent homes. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-05-07_local_group_rescuing_elderly_animals_around_the_state__how_you_can_help_them http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_city_s_2010_state_audit_report_shows_findings Staff, council working to ensure a better future http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_city_s_2010_state_audit_report_shows_findings http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_helping_granite_falls_establish_new_community_outreach_center L.S. Family Center offers holistic approach to helping families http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_helping_granite_falls_establish_new_community_outreach_center http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_getchell_firefighters_holding_pancake_breakfast The Getchell Firefighters Association will be holding their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, April 7 starting at 7 a.m. until 12 noon. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_getchell_firefighters_holding_pancake_breakfast http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_representative_pearson_announces_run_for_state_senate Rep. Kirk Pearson announced his plans to run for the State Senate in the 39th Legislative District following the retirement of Sen. Val Stevens. http://granitefallspress.com/local-news/article.exm/2012-04-02_representative_pearson_announces_run_for_state_senate