District staff cuts saved by leaves, retirements
On paper, the Stanwood- Camano School District has too many teachers for next school year.
Approximately 18.3 fulltime equivalent (FTE) certificated teacher positions in basic education need to be eliminated. Full Story
After deliberations Friday afternoon and Monday morning, a jury in Snohomish County Superior Court acquitted Everett police officer Troy Meade of criminal charges related to the line-of-duty shooting death of Niles Meservey. Full Story
Audit reveals strained relations
A $50,000 performance audit of Snohomish County’s Department of Information Services (DIS) has reinforced concerns of poor communication between county agencies across the board. Full Story
Stanwood City Council unanimously approved Jack Lyons to review the city’s fire services and bring back for discussion some options that will allow the city to contract with Camano Island District 1 for full services. Full Story
Tax lid lift on November ballot
Voters will discover two resolutions pertaining to property taxes on their November general election ballots.
Stanwood City Council unanimously approved both resolutions in Thursday night’s somber meeting. Councilman Leonard Kelley was absent and excused. Full Story
