Stanwood High School's class of 2009 celebrated graduation Friday evening. "Tonight's the end of one stage of our life and the beginning of the next," Ayla Lampard, salutatorian, told her fellow seniors during the graduation ceremonies. Full Story
This summer, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife hopes to finish setback dikes on Leque Island. "Basically, we are still waiting for permits," said Lora Leschner, the department's Snohomish County wildlife program manager. Full Story
Committee aims to cash in on Olympic gold
They're going for the gold. "Stan/Camgold 2010" committee met last Tuesday to discuss plans to attract visitors traveling to and from the Olympic Games. Sue Hunter, committee organizer, said it is vital the area not miss out on the opportunity presented by the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B C. Full Story
Watson plans to bring integrity to SnoCo Council
Ellen Hiatt Watson hopes to improve Snohomish County residents' quality of life. Watson, 43, of Lake Howard, has thrown her hat into the ring for county council member district 1, along with Republican incumbent John Koster and Krista Larsen, of Arlington, who has declared a Democratic preference. Watson is the Snohomish County Democrats' official nominee. Full Story
Locals given close-up on SR 532 project
Nearly 150 people came out to view project plans and meet the engineers behind the $84 million SR 532 improvement project during an open house last Monday night. Dave Chesson, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) spokesman, said he was glad to see members of the community come out to the event. Full Story
