Stanwood water passes muster
The city of Stanwood has released the 2008 water quality report and marks look good. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards were met or exceeded in almost all categories. Arsenic, present from the erosion of natural deposits in the ground, was detected in acceptable amounts. Full Story
Hohf found guilty in shooting neighbor face
Russell Hohf, of Stanwood, was found guilty of first-degree assault in Snohomish County Superior Court. Hohf, 51, was convicted of shooting Kevin Perrin, of Stanwood, in the face using a small-caliber pistol on Oct. 14, 2007. Full Story
State trooper injured in golf tournament
Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Derek Anderson, 28, of Stanwood, was injured in a golf cart accident in Wenatchee, while participating in a benefit tournament last week. Full Story
Young man booked on child molestation
Stanwood Police reported the following calls July 6 - 16: • A 19-year-old Tacoma man was booked into jail for child molestation in third degree, he was arrested in the 8400 block of Park Drive on July 7. Full Story
No break for Rotary
In last week's edition a notice stated that Stanwood Camano Rotary Club would be taking a summer break and not meeting in July or August. Not true, the listing got mixed up with another. Please note, the club will NOT be taking a summer hiatus. Full Story
Ecology, not Energy
In "Local conservation districts seek funding in Island County," the grant the Snohomish Conservation District recently received should have been attributed to the Department of Ecology. The low impact development work the grant was for should have referred to pervious concrete. Full Story
Bank robber sentenced to federal prison
David Hayes, 26, formerly of Stanwood, was sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to four counts of bank robbery July 10. United States District Court Judge John Coughenour passed down the sentence in a courtroom packed with family and friends. Full Story
Domestic violence conviction carries hefty sentence
Donald E. Clark, of Snohomish, pled guilty to multiple charges stemming from domestic violence against a Camano Island woman in Island County Superior Court July 13. Judge Vickie Churchill handed down what prosecutors termed an "exceptional sentence" of 14 years in prison. Full Story
Eyman's Initiative 1033 cleared for November ballot
Secretary of State Sam Reed announced on Wednesday that Initiative 1033, Tim Eyman's measure dealing with revenue limits and property tax relief, has enough valid signatures to qualify for the November election. Full Story
Porta-potty stolen, pie filched
Island County Sheriff's deputies on Camano Island responded to the following recently: • Workers at a construction site on S. Iverson Beach Road reported the theft of a "porta-potty" July 13. Full Story
PUD helps residents install solar energy
On the roof of Ana and Blaine Chesterfield's home, newly installed solar panels are producing electricity. On a sunny summer day, the panels produce about 24 to 25 kilowatt-hours, Blaine said. The family uses about 22 kilowatt-hours a day, meaning they are adding energy into the electrical grid. Full Story
Volunteer for nature, pull spartina at Port Susan Bay
The Nature Conservancy is offering an opportunity right here in Stanwood to answer a call from the White House to volunteer on behalf of the environment. In an initiative kicked off by First Lady Michelle Obama on June 22, President Obama is urging young and old across the country to help in the recovery of the nation by donating time this summer to community service. Full Story
Choose your Conservation hero
Whidbey Camano Land Trust has helped preserve Saratoga Woods, South Whidbey State Park and Deception Pass State Park, as well as Livingston Bay and Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, but these lands would not have been saved without the help of courageous individuals - true conservation heroes. Full Story
Nominate your hero
The American Red Cross is looking for "real heroes" from Snohomish County communities. Do you know someone who performed life-saving CPR, pulled a person from a burning building or rescued someone from a life-threatening situation? Full Story
Academy graduation
A firefighter from North County Regional Fire Authority is preparing to graduate with 20 others from the Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy, according to State Fire Marshal Michael Matlick. The ceremony starts 10 a.m. Fri., July 31 at the Twin Falls Middle School, 46901 SE Middle Fork Rd., North Bend. The 12-week course started May 7. Full Story
Alternatives to burning
Along with fun in the sun, summertime also provides plenty of yard waste. While burning is allowed with a permit at some times of the year, it's never the best option. Each ton of vegetation that is burned emits 180 pounds of fine particles, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds into the air. Full Story
Pair meets their hero Lance Armstrong at Tour de France
Stanwood business owner and stage-four prostate patient, Ric Landvatter, 58, is following along the path of cancer survivor and seventime Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong during the 22-day Tour de France Full Story
Island County voters hold transit fate in their hands
When it comes to mass transportation, there is no such thing as a free ride. On Aug. 18, Island County voters will decide the fate of a sales tax increase aimed at providing additional revenue for Island Transit. "If voters approve the measure, we'll be able to keep services the way they are," said Martha Rose, director of Island Transit. Full Story
Camano Island woman convicted of voter fraud
Susan M. Risenhoover, 43, of Camano Island, pled guilty last Monday for violating unqualified person voting, a felony. She mailed in a ballot in last November's presidential election when she was not a registered voter. Full Story
