Last Tuesday's Stanwood- Camano School Board meeting brought good news for some district teachers. Staff cuts unanimously passed by the board were different from those proposed two weeks earlier. Instead of cutting 23.5 teachers, the updated plan cuts 13.5. One classified staff position was also added back. Full Story
ROOTS REBORN
Farmers markets return in city and on island Stanwood market in the works, Camano's opened over weekend
Colorful booths featuring local produce, artwork, crafts and products will stretch along SR 532 in the Viking Village parking lot this summer. At least that's the vision for the Stanwood Farmers Market that locals Ellen Bohn and Joseph Vasquez plan to open. Full Story
For veteran police officer Paul Fiqueroa, the issue of bullying is no laughing matter. After years of working gang-related crimes, Fiqueroa's knowledge of bullying comes from real experiences with teens and violence. Full Story
As the H1N1 flu continues to be monitored, many local agencies believe the worst has passed, despite the first state death of a Snohomish County man related to swine-origin influenza (H1N1) last Wednesday. Dr. Roger Case, Island County health officer, said current information has led the county to slow the tempo of emergency operations. Full Story
A congregation of community
With eyes closed and hands held, more than 120 people gathered Thursday at noon in the Haggen Food and Pharmacy parking lot in Stanwood to participate in the 58th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Area pastors and religious leaders led the group in prayers seeking God's guidance and protection for government, military, families, youth, those struggling with illness and the nation as a whole. Full Story
Council extends mini-city moratorium
County residents will have to wait a little longer for a Snohomish County Council decision on fully-contained communities. The county council unanimously extended the moratorium on applications for fully-contained communities, also called mini-cities, until Aug. 31 in a public hearing Wednesday. Full Story
