Man goes on rampage at Forest Land Services
When officers arrived at Forest Land Services at 3:15 a.m. Friday they found the gates secured as normal. What they heard, though, was not normal.
“Deputies could hear heavy equipment and crashing,” said Stanwood Police Chief Ty Trenary. “They discovered a male suspect had gotten in an excavator and had just torn the place apart with it.” Full Story
Burglar suspect turns into victim, shot in back
The body of Ryan A. Rzechula, 25, of Stanwood, was discovered late Wednesday morning in rural Arlington.
He died of a gunshot wound to the back, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner.
His death, investigated as a homicide, led to the arrest of Keira S. Earhart, 38, of Arlington. Full Story
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Michael Worley of Camano Island and his accomplice, Donald Pepin of Jupiter, Fla., were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Seattle for stealing and trafficking human insulin and diabetic supplies, retail value $1.2 million. Full Story
Man killed by falling tree
A 24-year-old Sedro- Woolley man died Thursday when a tree he was chopping down fell on him. The incident was reported about 1:40 p.m. in the 7500 block of Silvana Terrace Road in unincorporated Stanwood.
The man, reportedly employed as a private contractor with a logging and tree service company, was doing storm clean up work in a heavily wooded area on private property. Full Story
The NEWS
invites readers to share their favorite reminiscences of holidays past in its annual “Holiday Memories” special section on newsstands Tues, Dec. 15.
Submit short stories, poems and holiday artwork to newsroom@scnews.com, or mail to Holiday Memories, c/o Stanwood-Camano NEWS,
PO Box 999, Stanwood, Wash., 98292 by Fri, Dec. 4. Full Story
Proposed tax increases for property and emergency medical services were approved by Stanwood City Council during a public hearing last Thursday.
The increases are in response to a six-year temporary levy lid lift expiring Dec. 31, leaving the city’s revenue $350,000 short for the projected 2010 budget. Full Story
Effective immediately, the Snohomish Health District is expanding its clinic appointments to accommodate individuals who have fallen on hard times.
“If you have no money, no health insurance, no doctor, or are on Medicaid and you fall into any of the high-risk groups, you can get the H1N1 flu vaccine at no cost,” said Suzanne Pate, spokeswoman for the health district. Full Story
North County Fire/EMS is asking children who live in its service territory to design a new junior firefighter patch.
Kids in first to fifth grades are eligible to enter and their entries are due Dec. 18. Full Story
Senior center serves meals, conversations for seniors, friends
One of 11 sites around Snohomish County, the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, at 7430 276th Ave. N.W., serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday all year long, thanks to a program of the Senior Services of Snohomish County Nutrition Program. Full Story
Gunter brings the bizarre to Stanwood
It may be the black rimmed, lens-less spectacles he wears, but local artist Jack Gunter sees the world through different eyes.
That vision forces his audience to expand their concepts of reality and perspective.
And, have a little fun.
Known for his dramatic and humorous paintings, Gunter has also been collecting antiques for nearly 30 years. Full Story
Changes to math, science graduation requirements
Proposal calls for continuation
of current math
requirement through 2014
Citing major concerns with the passing rates on the high school math and science exams, State Superintendent Randy Dorn has proposed significant changes to the math and science graduation requirements. Full Story
Cadbury
Cadbury is a sweet little kitty who only has three legs. She gets around great on three legs, and loves to play and explore. Full Story
Paco
Paco is a cute 4-month-old kitten at CASA. He is really small for his age. Paco loves to be held and loves playing with other cats. Full Story
