City's fiscal future at mercy of economy
Unified community will weather the storm
For nearly four years, Stanwood Mayor Dianne White has led the city through unprecedented growth, natural disasters and economic decline. During a town hall meeting Wednesday evening, White talked about overcoming challenges and charting a prosperous future. Full Story
the TALE of a WHALE
Gray whale is head of the exhibit
The interpretive center at Cama Beach State Park has a whale of a story to tell, thanks to a new exhibit of a young gray whale skull. The skull of a year-old male gray whale that washed up on local shores four years ago is displayed along with its baleen in a glass case at the center. Full Story
Etched in stone
Garrett Price, a student at Port Susan Middle School, places a flag in front of a veteran's tombstone at Anderson Cemetery in Stanwood on Friday. Mrs. Full Story
Editorial
Recession continues to take toll on state budget
Recent budget cuts by the state legislature may turn out to be inadequate to keep up with ever-changing economic conditions. Because of the recession, Olympia's rainy day fund is already slipping away as revenues continue to decline. Full Story
On the Island
Camano Island Road Rally is Saturday Beginning at 10 a.m. Sat., May 30, a rally of vintage, modern and electric vehicles and bicycles will start the Camano Island Road Rally at Chase Way and travel the recently completed reconstruction of Camano Hill Road. This 3.5-mile road was made possible with $1 million of County Road Administration Board RAP funds, and $4. Full Story
Grow shellfish
"Growing shellfish on your beach" is the topic of a 7 p.m. talk Wed., May 27, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Full Story
Island bistro to host summer-long volleyball games
Bonnie Brindle, owner of Brindles Bistro, located at Terry's Corner on Camano Island, would really like to see a "spike" in business. Starting Sun., May 24, and every Sunday thereafter, from 1 - 4 p.m., team volleyball games and barbecue will be held at Camano Commons at Terry's Corner. Full Story
MATEY CRUM
Matey "Irene" Crum, born June 1, 1916, went to the Lord May 17, 2009. Irene is survived by her son, Brian Satran (Rose); daughters, Sandee Minear (Mike), Kathie Costanich (Ken), Patty Roy Lance (Bill), honorary daughter, Bernice Davis; and brother, Norman Jones (Kathy). Full Story
LOUIS J. PATRIZZI
7-7-20 to 5-11-09
Louis Joseph Patrizzi passed away peacefully May 11, 2009, with his loving family by his side. Born in Syracuse, NY, to Italian immigrants, Louie (or "Pat") traveled to Washington state at the age of 17 as a member of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp). A true pioneer, he was stationed at Camp Elwha, helping build many of the roads in existence today. Full Story
MAGNAR A. FLONES
Magnar "Bucky" Flones passed away May 19, 2009. He was born April 25, 1936 to Edward and Inga Flones in Stanwood. He graduated from Stanwood High School in 1954. From 1955-1956, he attended Skagit Valley College, where he played basketball. He worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska for 30 years. He fished on a halibut schooner with his father. Full Story
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