Mountain Loop exPress

New Fire Department Equipment Saves Lives

May 17, 2013

Snohomish County Fire District #17 (Granite Falls Fire Department) has received a grant in the amount of $88,420.00, according to Chief Jim Haverfield.

City Council Supports Boys and Girls Club Plan

May 17, 2013

Marci Volmer, Area Director for Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, made a presentation at the May 15th City Council meeting.

Relay For Life Teams Gear Up For a Fight

May 17, 2013

"Granite Falls Rocks" is more than a theme for an upcoming American Cancer Society event. As plans evolve for the first Granite Falls' Relay For Life celebration scheduled for this July, it is evident Granite Falls is committed, with hope for a cure.

Three Pearson Bills Endorsed by Governor Inslee

May 17, 2013

At a bill-signing ceremony held Wednesday at the state Capitol, three measures proposed by Sen. Kirk Pearson were signed by Governor Jay Inslee.

Students Qualify for National FBLA Competition

May 17, 2013

High School students Alaina Vanderhoff, Aakash Sethi, Jeremy Miller, Pooja Sethi and Katelyn Campbell qualify for the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition.

Dog Photo Gallery Touches Hearts

May 17, 2013

Heartwarming portraits of forty dogs and their owners lined the wall at Monte Cristo Elementary on May 8th, bringing smiles to students and community members alike.

Granite Falls School of Dance JUMPs

May 17, 2013

Last weekend, 17 students from the Granite Falls School of Dance attended the JUMP dance convention in Portland Oregon to take a weekend full of classes from industry leading choreographers.

World Book Night Huge Success

May 17, 2013

Mountain Way Elementary and Monte Cristo Elementary staff distributed 280 books to adults in the Granite Falls community on World Book Night, April 23rd.

Granite Falls Alumni Excel at WSU

May 17, 2013

The Honor Roll at Washington State University is especially noteworthy because of the world-class caliber of faculty who teach at the school and their high expectations of students.

Success in Education Winners Announced

May 17, 2013

The Granite Falls School District announced its fourth quarter Success in Education award winners.

School District Letter from the Superintendent

May 17, 2013

Our legislative representatives are on a short break and then will be back for a special session. They are still working on the upcoming budget.

Granite Falls School District News

May 17, 2013

Special note: May 24 is an early release day – Middle School, High School, and Crossroads dismiss at 10:50 am and both elementary schools at 11:50 am. The last day of school is June 12 (early release).

Granite Falls Library Programs for June

May 17, 2013

Here are some great programs going on at the library in June - mark you calendar.

OneDay 2013 – A Day to Give Back

May 17, 2013

Granite Falls truly peaks in the tourism season and people from all over visit town for the Falls, the hiking, trails and various summer events that our town holds.

A View from the Falls

May 17, 2013

President Randy Youngquist called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. He thanked the GenCare staff for hosting the meeting and providing a meal. All the hard working volunteers were also thanked.

Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus

May 17, 2013

Prior to reading Shelley's novel, my acquaintance with the monster created by Victor Frankenstein was limited to old black and white movies such as "Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein" and the "Bride of Frankenstein.

Oblivion – In Review

May 17, 2013

"Oblivion” centers around Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), a security/maintenance man stationed on an abandoned Earth left devastated after a war with an alien race.

Sun Breaks – Out of the Fog

May 17, 2013

We sat with our coffee near the big front window as the morning’s fog began to dissipate. The farmlands below came into view. Then the thick bank hiding Port Susan retreated over Camano Island.

Summertime Fun and Safety with Canine Companions

May 17, 2013

Sunshine has arrived bringing the blue skies and warmth of summer. Our canine companions love the summer days as well, with lots of opportunities to play and commune with their people.

A Necessary Conversation

May 17, 2013

The Snohomish County Commission on Human Rights invites the community to “Humanity not Hatred,” a conversation about human rights honoring Brisenia and Raul Flores.

National Bike to Work Month

May 17, 2013

As the nation celebrates Bike Month in May, Washington state has one more reason to cheer...

PUD Recognizes Drinking Water Week

May 17, 2013

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) joins the American Water Works Association in celebrating 2013 Drinking Water Week.

Full Road Closure Scheduled

May 17, 2013

Construction of the culvert replacement on S. Lake Roesiger Road is scheduled to begin on June 17.

Free Hepatitis Testing for At-Risk Individuals

May 17, 2013

Snohomish Health District nurse Kathy Perkins finds hepatitis in all walks of life, but most often in people who have injected drugs – even once – or have been tattooed or pierced with unsterilized equipment.