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GFHS decked the halls with food for those in need
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Walking through the halls of Granite Falls High School on Monday, Dec. 12 was like walking through a well-organized grocery store.

Firefighters, community provide local families with special Christmas
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Each year Granite Falls Firefighters and their wives collect donations for their annual Christmas House, which provides local families who need help providing Christmas gifts for their kids.

Relay for Life team member meeting coming soon
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

The January 2012 Relay for Life of Lake Stevens team member meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.

Get to know Chapel on the Hill in G.F.
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Chapel on The Hill has come a long way since its conception. The congregation is an orthodox church that serves the Granite Falls area.

GF School District Administration moves to new location
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

The Granite Falls School District Administration Office, which houses the Superintendent, Communications Office, Business and Operations, and the Special Services Department moved to its new location at 205 N. Alder Ave. on December 15.

Granite Falls High School accepting nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Granite Falls High School Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.

Editorial

A new year brings on new resolutions
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Why does it take the turn of the calendar to get us to make new goals and to get motivated for a better year than the last?

Stories of hope shine all around us
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

GUEST ED

City and council need public help in making tough decisions
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

GUEST ED

Church parishioners help harvest for others
Mon, Oct 31, 2011

Election Initiatives – Don’t believe the hype
Mon, Oct 31, 2011

Info to help you be better informed when voting

Schools and Education

Granite Falls High School’s Jackson to participate in state concert
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Granite Falls High School senior Andrew Jackson has been selected to participate in the 2012 Washington Music Educators Association’s (WMEA) concert February 16 in Yakima.

Two students from GFMS to perform in Yakima
Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Collinge and Mock participate in Washington Music Educators concert

Crossroads High School receives $117,000 grant
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Crossroads High School Principal Bridgette Perrigoue received an $117,000 Building Bridges grant for a drop out intervention and retrieval program.

G.F. Library offering kids programs
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Granite Falls Library will be holding two very special winter programs this month.

GFSD announces Success in Ed winners
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

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

Local Sports

Granite Falls HS announces fall sports awards for 2011
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

Six teams earned Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) academic awards that include Outstanding Award (team GPA 3.5-4.0) for girls JV volleyball and the Distinguished Award (team GPA 3.0 – 3.49) for girls varsity volleyball, boys and girls varsity cross country, girls JV and varsity soccer.

U12 girls soccer team scores undefeated season
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

The Strikers, a Granite Falls U-12 Girls team took first place in their division with a 10-0 undefeated season. The girls were coached by Shaun and Ryan Murphy. From left to right: Kyra Austin, Michelle George, Hannah Rossnagle, Hannah Holman, Joslyn Harding, Rosie Bradwisch, Emily Sturgeon, Mattea Potter, Rayven Fitzhugh, Taylor Middleton, Ally Head, Dayana Diaz, Stephanie Ramirez, Sydney Sprouse and Katelyn Rose.

Thunderbirds play perfect season
Tue, Nov 29, 2011

The Granite Falls Thunderbirds, a U11 girls soccer team, just finished a perfect season, undefeated 10-0-0.

Cheetah girls take first in division
Mon, Sep 26, 2011

The Granite Falls Cheetah girls U-13 soccer team competed in the 2011 Nike Mount Hood Challenge in Oregon August 19 -21, 2011.

Young Tigers place in Skagit Swish tourney
Mon, May 2, 2011

Undefeated Granite Falls' As take Junior Little League TOC
Tue, Jul 6, 2010

GFSD Spring Sports Awards
Tue, Jul 6, 2010

Thunderbirds undefeated in Spring Soccer League
Tue, Jul 6, 2010

Granite Falls girls softball headed to State tournament
Tue, Jun 1, 2010

The Granite Falls High School softball team headed to state last week after beating Selah in the qualifying game.