Hefty cranes and rumbling dirt-moving machines line fields north of Stanwood off Pioneer Highway as construction crews recently initiated the final two phases of the Fisher Slough restoration project. Full Story
Harris-Moore waives right to speedy trial
Colton Harris-Moore and his attorney, John Henry Browne, waived the right to a speedy trial, allowing both sides more time to prepare before grand-jury indictment.
Emily Langlie, spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle, said a judge approved the agreement last Thursday. Full Story
Relay across Port Susan Bay benefits cystic fibrosis
In the shallow waters off Warm Beach, 9-year-old Zeb Hering splashed in the surf. Legs kicking, arms churning, he looked like any other kid enjoying a sunny day at the beach.
Except for the wetsuit. Full Story
Early deadlines
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Stanwood/Camano NEWS
will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, which means the paper must be ready to print by the end of Friday.
To accomplish this, deadlines must be earlier than usual.
All display ads requiring a proof must be in before noon, Wednesday, Sept. 1. All other display ads must be in before 3 p.m. Sept. 1. Full Story
