School board postpones facility update process
The board of directors for the Stanwood-Camano School District had to make a difficult decision last Tuesday regarding “urgent facility needs” as compiled by the Facility Advisory Committee (FAC) for Twin City Elementary, Stanwood Elementary, Port Susan Middle School, Stanwood Middle School and Stanwood High School. Full Story
In the Saturday morning cold, amidst cheers, flashing cameras and at least one miniature American flag, Island County Commissioner John Dean, Stanwood Mayor Dianne White and Senator Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Wash.) stepped off the first train to Stanwood Station in 38 years.
So did 135 others. Full Story
Balancing the city’s budget
By the end of Thursday’s budget workshop, Stanwood City Council had balanced the budget, but it cost them $200,816 in cash reserves.
“Almost every city in the state is (using reserves),” said Mayor Dianne White, “and we’ve been trying not to.” Full Story
Salish Sea breaks boundaries
The U.S. Board of Geographic Names approved the title ‘Salish Sea’ in reference to the collective body of water including Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Georgia Strait.
However, amateur cartographers don’t need an eraser to update their creations. Full Story
What will Kayak Point Regional Park look like in 10 years?
The future of Kayak Point Regional Park may lie in the past. Specifically, it may exist in memories.
This was the idea explored Wednesday night at a public workshop focused on possible renovations and improvements to the park. Full Story
