Stanwood woman wins Emmy
When Lindsay Johnson graduated from Stanwood High School in 2003, she never thought that a mere two years out of college she'd be holding an Emmy award with her name on it. "I was blown away," said Johnson, who accepted the award during the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 35th Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards banquet in San Diego June 13. Full Story
Teens trespass, take vehicle
Police in the city of Stanwood responded to the following recently: June 21, three 14-yearold Stanwood teens were referred for criminal trespass in the 7500 block of 267th Street NW, and one of them for taking a motor vehicle without permission and no valid operator's license. Police responded to an alarm at a school and contacted the teens. Full Story
Saving a life
Nathan McGrath, an installer at Darrow's Carpets in Stanwood, shakes North County Fire/EMS Chief Dale Fulf's hand after he and co-worker Jeremy Darrow (left) received bravery awards Wednesday. Darrow and Mc- Grath helped law enforcement rescue Julie Faragher, 16, of Stanwood, from her sinking car after it entered the Stillaguamish River on April 15. Stanwood Police Chief Ty Trenary, Stanwood Police Sgt. Barry Ruchty and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office deputies Brian Odenburg and Steve Gordon also received bravery awards. Full Story
Lawyers offer probono foreclosure aid
Homeowners trying to make sense of the myriad of legal issues related to foreclosure have a new resource. The Washington State Bar Association started accepting homeowners into its Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project earlier this month. Full Story
Wild ride ends in arrest
Nearly a week after the Stanwood Camano Soap Box Derby, a race of another kind found its way to downtown Stanwood. A 54-year-old man driving a U-Haul truck and trailer was arrested Thursday morning, after leading Stanwood Police officers on a pursuit that ended at the Stanwood Post Office. Full Story
Stanwood Fourth of July celebration
The Stanwood Area Historical Society invites the public to an annual oldfashioned 4th of July celebration once again in historic west Stanwood. A children's parade begins at 11 a.m., with participants meeting in the parking lot of the Josephine care facility at 10:45 a.m. Full Story
Play it safe with fireworks this 4th of July
North County Regional Fire authority reminds area residents to play it safe with fireworks this 4th of July holiday. "The easiest, safest way to see fireworks is leave it to the professionals," said Battalion Chief Christian Davis. Full Story
SnoCo works to meet stormwater requirements
Snohomish County is in the midst of implementing stormwater programs and code changes. Those changes are required for the county to comply with the federal Clean Water Act. Full Story
Finding the perfect car
A couple months ago, my husband and I were unexpectedly in the market for a new car. To quote Charlie Brown, "Aurgh!" Before we started, everyone was telling us, "Great time to shop — you'll get a great deal!" However, we did not find this to be the case. Full Story
N.C. Fire/ EMS May Report
For the month of April, North County Regional Fire Authority reported 176 calls: five structure fires; 10 fire responses; 20 motor vehicle accidents; 123 medical calls; 14 service calls; and four hazardous material responses. Year to date total is 792 calls. Full Story
Motorcycle accident claims driver's life
A 28-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning on Happy Hollow Road, between 48th Ave. NW and Happy Valley Road, near Stanwood. Rebecca Hover, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman, said detectives are investigating the accident and that the motorcycle appeared to be speeding at the time of the crash, which happened just before 4 a.m. Full Story
WSDOT kicks off the SR532 improvements
Washington State Deportment of Transportation (WSDOT) invites the public to help kick off the SR 532 corridor improvement project 10 a.m. Wed., July 1. Crews will go full throttle in July, when they begin building a new, wider General Mark W. Clark bridge, the only link between Camano Island and the mainland. Full Story
Crab season opens this Wed., July 1
Crab fishing season opens in marine areas 8-1 and 8-2 at 7 a.m., Wed., July 1. Fishing for Dungeness and red rock crabs will be allowed Wednesdays through Saturdays only, plus the entire Labor Day weekend, and closes the evening of Sept. 7. All fishing gear must be removed from the water one hour after sunset on the last day of the period. Full Story
Burn ban in effect
Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, acting fire marshal, says a burn ban will go into effect throughout the county as of 8 a.m., Wed., July 1 until further notice. This means no outdoor burning of natural debris is allowed — even with a permit. Full Story
Burglaries, cars banged up
Island County Sheriff's deputies on Camano Island responded to the following recently: • A 27-year-old man reported the theft of electronics and a check for $413 from his home on W. Dry Lake Road. • Residents living in the 200 block of N. Lake Grove Road reported the theft of more than $2,000 worth of electronics from their home June 19. Full Story
Land Trust turns 25, events planned for Camano Island
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust (WCLT) has good reason to celebrate. This summer marks the group's 25-year anniversary. Elizabeth Guss, WCLT outreach director, said the anniversary is exciting for all of the people who have been a part of the conservation grassroots effort. Full Story
Funds for tourism projects
Island County Commissioners will accept applications for the 2 percent hotel-motel tourism lodging tax July 15-Aug. 31. The program supports projects that attract visitors and encourage tourism expansion in Island County. The county receives a share of taxes collected on hotel and motel room rentals. Full Story
