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
a RACE to the FINISH!
'Gravity Gran Prix' wows spectators
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
Around Stanwood
Fireworks on sale by Legion Fireworks go on sale June 28 until July 4 at Haggen and Viking Village, sponsored by American Legion Post #92. Proceeds go to support high school scholarships and the community. Full Story
Publishers' open house
Say farewell to Dave Pinkham, retired after 24 years of leadership and community service. Also meet Stedem Wood, publisher of the "Skagit Valley Herald" and new partner with the Stanwood/Camano NEWS and meet the entire Stanwood/Camano Full Story
Vehicle vandalized, bad check received
Police in the city of Stanwood responded to the following recently: June 13, a 25-year-old Camano Island man was arrested on a warrant and taken to jail. June 15, paint was scratched on a vehicle parked in the 10200 block of 270th Street NW. Full Story
MARION H. ALLEN
Marion Harland Allen (Al), of Stanwood, passed away with quiet dignity May 23, 2009. Much as he did everything in his life, it was on his own terms and in his own time. Al was born March 24, 1916 in Casey, IA. At 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and when old enough joined the Works Progress Administration (WPA) like his father. Full Story
DORIS R. PEARSON
Doris (Beryl) Rich Pearson passed away June 18, 2009, with her daughter, Beryl Spoelstra (John) of Wenatchee and son, William Pearson (Kathy) of Lynnwood by her side. She was 97 years old. She was born Jan. 9, 1912 on Pine Hill Farm near Buffalo Lake, Boone County, MN to Mark and Helena Rich. Full Story
Eilen L. Saline, RN
2-9-31 to 5-20-09
Eileen Laura Saline, RN, a great woman, a great wife and a great mom. She was born in Woodlawn, NY, attended Woodlawn High School and the University of Buffalo and the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing. Eileen was a caring and generous friend, and a devoted wife and mother. Full Story
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