We wanted more than just a bigger house we wanted a better life for our family. When we left Hawai‘i, the goal wasn’t to escape… it was to grow. Washington gave us that chance. Fresh air, room to run, trails right down the street, and neighborhoods where you can actually feel that sense of community again. If I were moving my young family here today, these are the places I’d look first: Arlington – open spaces, good schools, and that small-town calm you can actually feel. Lake Stevens – where la