Sowing A Bridge
Dignitaries plant a tree to kick off the construction of a new Mark Clark Bridge
The $84 million Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) SR 532 improvement project kicked off with a ceremonial planting of a cedar tree by local and state government officials Wednesday. Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, D- Camano Island, said she was thrilled to see the groundbreaking day arrive. Full Story
Sheriff outraged over recent car prowl
The break-in and theft of several items from an Island County Sheriff Office (ICSO) deputy's patrol car, while it was parked outside of his home June 19, has sparked concern from area residents. Full Story
Norwegian pride
Members of Ingeborg no. 43 Daughters of Norway walk as a Viking ship during the Fourth of July parade in west Stanwood Saturday. Revelers lined the parade route from Josephine care facility to 102st Avenue NW, ending in front of The Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in celebration of Independence Day. See more photos on page 12. Full Story
Sparkling
Sylvana Olson, 2, enjoys Stanwood's Fourth of July parade sitting on the sidewalk. Full Story