I have always had the desire to volunteer. I did a lot of it as a high school student. When I became an adult, however, there was always some excuse. I was always too busy! First it was school, then my job. Now I make my own schedule. I have no excuse. So what is [...] Read more

I have lived on the Eastside for many years and just recently came across this fantastic, newly remodeled restaurant in Mill Creek. Elliott Bay Pizza and Subs has been in their current location for over eight years, but recently expanded; moving the bar area to the new section. Tucked near the corner of an unassuming [...] Read more

    Each Spring I begin to look forward to the opening of our local farmer’s markets. I love to have my own small organic vegetable garden, but I really LOVE heading to a market to buy such an incredible array of fresh veggies, fruits, honey, flowers, breads, cheese and so much more. We are [...] Read more

    During the past 5 years, no major county in the United States had a greater increase in personal income growth than Snohomish County. Isn’t it time for you to make a move to a county that is moving and shaking? “This is not by accident,” says Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon. “We’ve made [...] Read more

Snohomish County Real Estate Statistics  March 2011 Spring is the perfect time to start planning a move. Are you a first time home buyer? You could not have picked a better time to become a home owner. Are your children grown and living on their own? Maybe it’s time to downsize. Even though you will [...] Read more

        From the desk of Snohomish County’s Aaron Reardon, I thought this was well worth sharing: Recently released data from the 2010 U.S. Census shows Snohomish County’s population has grown nearly 18 percent since the last official count was taken in 2000. The official number for 2010 is 713,335 residents versus 606,024 [...] Read more