2010 Census arriving in mailboxes soon
The 2010 Census should arrive in Snohomish and Island counties’ mailboxes over the next two weeks, resplendent with several improvements.
“There’s no long form this year,” said Bob Pederson, Island County planning director.
Instead, every household should be able to quickly complete the short form. Full Story
Just for fun
Emerald Michaud, Danielle Fortin, Josie Franz, Ciera Cline, Kristen Bottenberg and Lizzy Wirth participated in Stanwood Middle School’s library challenge in February: Love a Lonely Book. Full Story
Baseball diamonds at Heritage Park receive facelift
The words “play ball” may come a bit sooner than expected at Heritage Park.
Crews from Earthworks Northwest of Stanwood trucked in 200 yards of fresh dirt on Thursday in preparation for the Stanwood-Camano Little League season. Full Story
The Station temporarily closed for remodel and restructuring
Since its opening in 2008, The Station’s mission has been to provide an inviting, safe and positive place for people of all ages to gather as a community.
Employees boast they offer the best cup of coffee in Stanwood. Full Story
Windshield on fire truck lost to soft drink
The Camano Island Fire and Rescue engine was traveling north on East Camano Drive Sunday night about 10:30 p.m. when the windshield exploded in the driver’s face.
The officer seated next to him got a face-full of soda and a plastic Jack in the Box cup in his lap. Full Story
Playhouse competition
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) will hold their first annual Playhouse Competition at the Home & Garden Show, March 19 to 21, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon. Full Story