Wenberg becomes county park July 16
Wenberg State Park, the iconic 46-acre park on Lake Goodwin, popular with boaters, picnickers and campers, will officially become Snohomish County property later this month. Full Story
Independence Day celebration resonates with words of freedom
A crowd of nearly 100 people baked in the warm sunshine Saturday during the Independence Day celebration at Freedom Park on Camano Island. The service began with members of Boy Scout Troop 413 posting the colors and Camano Men's Choir, accompanied by Billie Jensen, singing the national anthem. Full Story
Exchange students enrich home life
Those who have wanted to experience another culture and learn about other countries but don't want to leave Stanwood or Camano Island, have another option. Clarene Ricarte, Stanwood High School teacher and exchange student coordinator, said exchange programs are beneficial because people learn about another country and make new friends in the process. Full Story
Misunderstood "shadow dogs" share human habitat
Predators move like shadows in the fields and tree lines around Stanwood and Camano Island. Coyotes live among populated areas and, during the summer months, the chance of seeing a mother with pups is very high just after dusk or dawn. Full Story
Island County Annual Docket
Each year Island County sets out an action agenda for legislative land use items, referred to as the Annual Docket. Included are items such as zoning changes, revisions to ordinances, and evaluation and modification of county policies and programs. Full Story
Man busted for meth
Island County Sheriff's deputies on Camano Island responded to the following recently: • After a traffic stop in the 600 block of Brokaw Road, Full Story
Graffiti incidents continue in city
Police in the city of Stanwood responded to the following recently: Graffiti incidents continued with reports to the police June 23, 24 and 25. • June 23, graffiti was spray-painted on playground equipment in the 7000 block of 284th Street NW. Full Story
Crow baby
Every spring, American Crows shove their babies out of the nest. This fledgling and two others were shoved out of the nest May 31, on Sundance Lane, Camano Island. It is safer for these young birds out of the nest, said photographer Jack Meyers. "It makes it more difficult for predators to locate them." Full Story
Safety during lightening storms
Summer is the peak season for one of America's deadliest weather phnomena — lightning. In 2008, hundreds of people were permanently injured by lightning strikes across the country, and 28 were killed. This year-todate, 11 people have been killed by lightning, and statistically, the 4th of July is one of the most deadly times of the year. Full Story
