Camano Island State Park turns 60
Camano Island State Park Manager Tom Riggs is proud to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the park this week. "It is the park that was built in a day," said Riggs. "That makes it a very special and unique place. Full Story
A 'pigs-eye' view of the world
Flying pigs get their say on the history and future of the area in Camano Island artist Jack Gunter's new book. In "A Pictorial History of the Pacific Northwest Including the Future," Gunter's egg tempera paintings are displayed in a museum. An old, gnarly curator talks two young flying pigs through the displays. Full Story
Funds for vets on Camano Island
The Island County Veterans Assistance Fund provides limited emergency assistance to eligible veterans and their dependents, according to Veterans Services Coordinator Gerald Pfannenstiel. The goal is to help veterans through a temporary financial hardship — be it a voucher system or guidance to other resources. Full Story
Assessment heads to commissioners
This week, the Board of Island County Commissioners will receive an assessment proposal from the Whidbey Island and Snohomish conservation districts. Conservation districts, non-regulatory state agencies, were formed to address the need for resource conservation, said Bobbi Lindemulder, acting district manager of Snohomish Conservation District. Full Story
Tour de France group travels through Alps in three countries
Stanwood business owner and stage-four prostate patient, Ric Landvatter, 58, is following along the path of cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong during the 22-day Tour de France bike competition, Full Story
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