Students bend, drill, and rivet their way to manufacturing careers

Cascade High School students build sheet-metal boxes. Photo courtesy of Everett Public Schools.

Cascade High School took advantage of Manufacturing Week tours October 5th and 6th, sponsored by Everett Community College Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC) and by The Boeing Company.

"So, how do I prune my Hydrangea?" by the Whistling Gardener

Pruning blooming shrubs shouldn’t be complicated! Generally speaking, if they bloom early in the spring before new foliage appears, we should prune them right after they finish blooming so they have all season to put on new growth and set buds for the following spring.

As with all rules, there are always exceptions and this is where hydrangeas come into the picture.

Seattle Humane to take 18 additional dogs following Hurricane Harvey

Two volunteer drivers and 18 dogs start their journey from Texas to Seattle Humane. Image courtesy of Seattle Humane.

Seattle Humane is taking in another 18 dogs from Texas where shelters remain desperate to relieve overcrowding following Hurricane Harvey. This is Seattle Humane's fourth Texas transfer in an effort to open up space and resources in shelters following the storm.

Left Coast / Right Coast: What I like about the “Left Coast”

Mike Gold living the dream in the Pacific Northwest. Photo credit: Nancy Gold.

The title of my column is Left Coast / Right Coast. The name was chosen by the publisher of this newspaper. Over the years, I’ve heard the west coast of the U.S. called everything from “Disneyland” to “Where all the loose nuts roll down to from the Rocky Mountains.”

Mill Creek Elementary meets fundraising goal and celebrates with Color Run

Anna and Kat after Color Run. Photo courtesy of Abbey McGee.

Mill Creek Elementary School students and teachers celebrated a successful PTA Cougar Craze fundraiser with its first-ever Color Run. All students and teachers were given brand-new, white t-shirts and cool shades and headed out to the field for a color extravaganza.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Angel

Angel will charm you with her sweet disposition and good manners. Photo courtesy of Homeward Pet.

Looking for a dog that lives up to their name? Then you’ll want to meet our dog of the week Angel!

Angel is a six-and-a-half year old boxer mix who will surely charm you with her sweet disposition and good manners.

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Wicket

Don't miss out on meeting Wicket, visit Seattle Humane today! Photo courtesy of Seattle Humane.

Meet our cat of the week Wicket, a four-year-old domestic shorthair with the unforgettable snippet of black on her nose. Charlie Chaplin you say? You bet! That little "mustache" matches that bemused expression you will always find in her face.

Northwest Watercolor Society to display artwork in 25th Annual Waterworks Membership Exhibition

1st prize winner from 2016 Waterworks Exhibition: R. Mike Nichols, “Family Foto 2.” Image courtesy of Northwest Watercolor Society.

The Northwest Watercolor Society’s 25th annual Waterworks Membership Exhibition showcases 50 paintings from October 24th to November 22nd, at Tsuga Fine Arts & Framing in Bothell. Awards will be presented on Thursday evening, October 26th.

"Planting Bulbs requires Optimism," by the Whistling Gardener

Big Buddha is ready for fall. Photo courtesy of Sunnyside Nursery.

I think it is safe to say that any gardener worth his/her salt has got to be an eternal optimist. Whether we are planting seeds, bulbs, or actual plants, our focus is always on the end result, the vision of how beautiful our garden will be once our new additions grow and mature.

Left Coast / Right Coast: The Mass Media – I simply can’t stand it!

Okay, with this column, all of you have the right to call me a curmudgeon.

I write this after attempting to watch "The Today Show" for three days in a row. Now I don’t know, other than ratings, how and why the producers of this show could possibly write the segments that they do.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Cooper

Cooper is easy-going, friendly and eager to please. Photo courtesy of Homeward Pet.

Don’t let his white face fool you, our dog of the week Cooper has pep in his step!

Cooper is an eight year old hound mix who is always up for some fun! This handsome man is easy-going, friendly and eager to please. He’s not only friendly with people, he loves other dogs and cats too!

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Riddle

Come meet this goofball today and see how much fun he will add to your life! Photo courtesy of Homeward Pet.

If you are looking for a spunky, fun loving and energetic cat companion, our cat of the week Riddle is a great pick!

This guy would play all day if he could, so he’s looking for a family that can keep him entertained.

"My October To Do List," by the Whistling Gardener

It’s feeling like fall at Sunnyside Nursery. Photo courtesy of Sunnyside Nursery.

As predicted, the beginning of fall this year has been dry and warm. It’s still a wonderful time to be outside in the yard.

Here are the Whistling Gardener's suggestions of what to do around the garden this month, while the weather is still nice…

Left Coast / Right Coast: Annual Physicals

Mike Gold living the dream in the Pacific Northwest. Photo credit: Frank Hammer.

I’m certain most of you have an annual physical. Many people are simply terrified of this event. Why? Because you are always afraid that the exam will uncover something terribly wrong with you.

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the happiest dogs you will ever meet. Photo courtesy of Homeward Pet.

If you want to add some sweetness to your life, our dog of the week Cinnamon is your lady! She’s all sugar and no spice! Cinnamon is a happy and loving eight year old Pit Bull with a heart of gold. This beautiful gal is one of the happiest dogs you will ever meet.

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Students bend, drill, and rivet their way to manufacturing careers

"So, how do I prune my Hydrangea?" by the Whistling Gardener

Seattle Humane to take 18 additional dogs following Hurricane Harvey

Left Coast / Right Coast: What I like about the “Left Coast”

Mill Creek Elementary meets fundraising goal and celebrates with Color Run

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Angel

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Wicket

Northwest Watercolor Society to display artwork in 25th Annual Waterworks Membership Exhibition

"Planting Bulbs requires Optimism," by the Whistling Gardener

Left Coast / Right Coast: The Mass Media – I simply can’t stand it!

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Cooper

Forever Home Cat of the Week - Riddle

"My October To Do List," by the Whistling Gardener

Left Coast / Right Coast: Annual Physicals

Forever Home Dog of the Week - Cinnamon

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