150,000 chickens destroyed in barn fire
A three-alarm fire that destroyed a Stanwood chicken farm Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental. Christian Davis, North County Fire/EMS battalion chief, said the fire was well-entrenched when the first responders arrived at the farm, Full Story
Stars of SHS
Like the five points of a star, the salutatorian and four valedictorians from Stanwood High School (SHS) are all headed in different directions. After graduation, the five will travel to colleges near and far to pursue their individual dreams. Full Story
Some teachers, paraeducator positions restored
The Stanwood-Camano School District has kept its promise. Last month, when cuts were announced, Supt. Jean Shumate, Ed.D., said if the district had additional revenue for next year, it would consider adding back staff members with the most student contact who had received notices. Full Story
The passing of the torch and a legacy left behind
An era has come to an end here at the NEWS. Our endeared publisher, Dave Pinkham, has hung up his visor and put aside his pen, so to speak. After a 38-year career in journalism, 24 years as owner/publisher of the NEWS, Dave has stepped down to spend more leisurely time with his wife, Pam, and pursue other interests. Full Story
On the Island
C ounty commissioners host island forum The Board of Island County Commissioners will host a 6 p.m. forum Mon., June 15, at Grigwire Hall, Old Building (Community Building), Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 SR 525 in Freeland. Islanders from throughout the county are welcome to attend. Full Story
Panoramic photography
Seagrass Gallery presents an exhibit of large panoramic images by Camano Island photographer Mark Dodge, on display now at Islander's Restaurant continuing through July. Full Story
Prank caller nabbed and DUIs on the rise
Island County Sheriff's deputies on Camano Island responded to the following recently: • Deputies arrested a 15- year-old boy for prank calling 911 May 20. • A man living in the 2000 block of South Camano Drive reported $340 worth of electronics and cash stolen from his car June 1. Full Story
Light up the garden with daylilies
Though each flower lasts but a day, daylilies light up the garden with blooms for many weeks. The common orange and yellow stalwarts have given way to color combinations too numerous to list, and browsing a catalog is enough to make a gardener swoon. Full Story
mow a deal
If you're looking for ways to tighten your budget, make landscaping and lawn care a DIY project. If you need to invest in a mower, finding the right piece of lawn equipment makes all the difference. Full Story
Container gardens
The ideal solution for apartment dwellers
Well-planned container gardens allow apartment dwellers to maximize on the space they may have on a small patio or balcony and turn it into a lush, green space. Containers enable gardeners to maintain control of plants when there is no available ground for planting. Also, you can move the containers to get the best sun exposure. Full Story
CAROL (HANCOCK) BERRING
Carol joined her Lord Jesus and lifelong love, Ralph, on June 4, 2009. She was born to George and Olga (Brandt) Hancock Dec. 25, 1920 in Stanwood. During her school years, she was a Girl Reserve, belonged to Nonette singing group, played basketball and had the lead in the senior play. She graduated in 1938 and still attended their class reunions. Full Story
TANYA E. STRATTON 1960 - 2009
Tanya Erps Stratton went home to be with her Lord Sat., June 6, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. Tanya was born May 5, 1960 in Bozeman, Montana to Floyd and Leilani Erps. She moved with her family to Lynnwood, WA in 1965 and on to Stanwood in 1973. She attended Stanwood High School, where she met her future husband, Donald Stratton. Full Story
Former newsman loses battle with cancer, dead at 68
Stan Strick, 68, of Camano Island, died from complications of cancer treatment Thurs., June 4, at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett. Strick was a retired executive editor of "The Herald," where he worked for 27 years before retiring in 2007. Full Story
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