Deputy car burglarized, assault rifle stolen
Friday night a deputy living on Camano Island had his 2008 Dodge Charger patrol vehicle broken into, according to Island County Sheriff's Office Detective Ed Wallace. "The suspect pried open the door and removed a Panasonic CF-30 "Toughbook" lap top computer, a cell phone and a digital camera," said Wallace. Full Story
Deriving power from manure
This is one idea that's full of possibilities. A dairy farm with 700 cows creates a lot of milk. It also creates a lot of manure. Daryl Maas, owner of Farm Power Northwest, would love to see more of it because he plans to turn the manure into electricity. Full Story
Although doused with a sprinkle of rain, the second annual Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby came off without a hitch Saturday. Spectators lined 276th Street NW to watch the racers as the road in front of the Stanwood Community and Senior Center became the "Gravity Gran Prix. Full Story
Koster promises common sense
Snohomish County Councilman John Koster is asking constituents to elect him to another term. Koster, a Republican, has served two terms as District 1 councilman. Ellen Hiatt Watson, a Democrat, is challenging him for the position. Full Story
Mt. Vernon VA clinic opens
Service just got closer. The Northwest Washington Community-based Outpatient Clinic in Mount Vernon is open and delivering primary care services to area veterans. The Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic, located on the second and third floor of the Mount Vernon Medical Building, has been in the works for multiple years. Full Story
Early deadlines for holiday
The Stanwood/Camano NEWS needs to set early deadlines for the July 7 editions of the NEWS and Advertiser. All display ads requiring a proof need to be in before noon, Wed., July 1. All other display ads need to be in before 5 p.m., Wed., July 1. Please call early to reserve space. Full Story
