Community Corner
🌱 What investigators say happened before the Lake Stevens aerobatic plane crash.
Spotted on the Lake Stevens calendar: SHiNE Dance Fitness with Kira
Hello again Lake Stevens! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say happened before the Lake Stevens aerobatic plane crash.
- How dominant was Lake Stevens in the pool this week?
- Why are so many new residents choosing Lake Stevens over Seattle?
Also on today's calendar: Community Energy Run and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NTSB Prelim: Pitts Model 12 (aero-news.net) — Federal investigators have released preliminary details on a September 6 aerobatic plane crash near Lake Stevens that seriously injured the pilot after an apparent power loss during spins from Frontier Air Park. The report describes how the pilot tried troubleshooting before impacting a wooded area between two homes, and notes that videos and wreckage are now being analyzed for the ongoing investigation. 
• Prep roundup: Glacier Peak girls swimming dominates three-team meet (heraldnet.com) — Lake Stevens High School's girls swim team cruised past Snohomish 117-66 in a home Wesco North meet, highlighted by strong relay wins and standout individual performances. The roundup also recaps other Snohomish County girls swim results and a boys tennis matchup, giving local fans a quick look at how neighboring schools are stacking up this season.
• Sultan, Stanwood outpace Seattle as growth shifts north (seattlered.com) — Lake Stevens is among Washington's fastest-growing cities, adding about 19.5 percent more residents since 2020 as people look north for more affordable homes and quieter streets. A broader regional analysis shows Snohomish County towns like Sultan and Stanwood outpacing Seattle's slowing growth, while local leaders tout small-town appeal and lower taxes as key reasons newcomers are choosing communities like Lake Stevens.
📸 Around Lake Stevens
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Stevens
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★ Featured events ★
- SHiNE Dance Fitness with Kira →
Pacific West Performing Arts, 508 91st Avenue Northeast, Lake Stevens
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- 85-minute early release
Early Learning Center Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - National Custodian Day
Early Learning Center Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - PLAY N LEARN
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
10:00 am - Family Bingo Night
Cafeteria
6:00 pm - Simchat Torah begins
Early Learning Center Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - Community Energy Run →
Lake Stevens WA - Community Energy Run 5K →
PUD Water Operations Center, 3301 Old Hartford Rd, Lake Stevens
9:00 am - Fire Prevention Week
Early Learning Center Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - Lake Stevens Brewing Company →
Lake Stevens Brewing Company, 2010 Grade Rd., Lake Stevens
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
📣 Lake Stevens Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ujasiri Family Night
Cafeteria
5:00 pm - Girls JV Soccer vs Glacier Peak High School
AHS > JV Practice Field
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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- Auto Nectar Detailing — (520) 979-7351
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RAM Restaurant & Brewhouse posted a job opening for Server, Bartender, Host/Hostess, Busser, Expo in Lake Stevens. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Everett, Washington in Everett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Stevens here.
🗞 Nearby News
Everett
- The 787 Dreamliner's first delivery changed what was possible (worldairlinenews.com)
- Everett Police ask for public help locating runaway teen (everettpost.com)
- Buck's serves a delicious menu of tradition and charm (heraldnet.com)
Ok Lake Stevens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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