As an Editor-in-Chief, I have a vested interest and passion for The Valhalla. In my spare time, I found myself scrolling through the archives and clicking on whatever articles caught my attention. What...

“Puffs”, categorized as a comedy, features Wayne Hopkins, a boy who attends a “certain school of magic” at the same time as a “certain boy wizard.” "It's very funny. Audiences are going...

Careers in education are very important to help teach the upcoming generations and help them stay motivated and willing to do school until they graduate. Students at Lake Stevens High School are given...

Student athletes have an immense amount of pressure on them with the mix of their school work and their sports. They go almost straight from school to practice practically everyday, have an average length...

A collection of different vinyls lined up next to a record player. Something that I’ve noticed across school is how many people are always listening to music. Whether it’s in class doing work or...

Willie Junior Maxwell II, better known as famous rapper Fetty Wap, was released from federal prison to home confinement Jan. 8, 2026. For the next five years, he will be supervised and doing community...

Many students find it rewarding to spend their first few weeks traveling the world and exploring who they are as a person. We spoke with many of our seniors here at LSHS and got to hear about their exciting...

The varsity girls basketball team headed into the post season with confidence, fueled by intense defense, strong team chemistry and hopes of a successful run at the state tournament. With momentum from...

Popular social media apps used by teens worldwide, such as X (formerly known as Twitter), Reddit, YouTube, and Discord, have implemented new policies requiring users to verify their age. Discord is the...

On Jan. 30, 2026, 3 million pages of the Epstein files were released to the public. Within those files, emails, photos and videos from and relating to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein can be found. Moreso,...

Founded in 1886 as a resort town dedicated to fun summers with campers and visitors, Lake Stevens began as a prime location for enjoying the outdoors. The lake has been a big staple to the development...

Minimum wage increases each year as a result of federal or state laws. Currently, the federal minimum wage is staying at $7.25, $10 less than the current minimum wage in Lake Stevens. More specifically...