Post 92 Honor Guard serves community well
Celebrating its 90th year in Stanwood this year, American Legion Post 92 takes pride in its efforts of veterans serving veterans, and especially the post’s honor guard, said John Buckley, post historian. Full Story
Census takers on the move
Residents who missed the April 16 deadline to mail in the 2010 United States census form may hear a knock on their front door.
Starting May 1, census takers will visit households to gather data for the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal funding. Full Story
Teen referred for reckless burning
Stanwood Police reports
responding to the following
incidences last week:
• A 14-year-old Stanwood boy was referred April 20 for reckless burning and possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds in the 7400 block of 272nd Street NW. A knife was found on his person. Full Story
Name corrected in pool story
In the article “Expansion issues may seal deal on pool closure” in the April 20 issue of the NEWS,
Suzanne Stephenson was erroneously named as the Steelhead Swim Team president and quoted as a speaker during the community meeting at Team Fitness. In fact, Suzanne Elsner is the current president and should have been quoted accordingly during the discussion. Full Story
Paving scheduled for Lakewood road project
Brief delays are to be expected on the Lakewood Road improvement project, where walk-able shoulders are being added along with other features, according to Snohomish County Public Works. Full Story
The Foundation turns 50
In the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation (SCAF) office, sitting amidst stacks of local high school students’ scholarship applications, Executive Director Theresa Metzger holds an aging manila folder in her lap.
Inside rests a letter: stark typewriter font punched into vellum, marching a date across the top of the page.
In the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation (SCAF) office, sitting amidst stacks of local high school students’ scholarship applications, Executive Director Theresa Metzger holds an aging manila folder in her lap. Full Story
The Big Read
For the second year, Sno- Isle Libraries and the Everett Public Library are partnering on “The Big Read,” an opportunity for readers in Snohomish and Island counties to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate a single book. Full Story
Haugen’s husband confesses to kiss and denies assault
Basil Badley, Senator Mary Margaret Haugen’s (D-Wash.) husband, confessed, in obligatory court papers filed last week, that he attempted to kiss Courtney Jones, Haugen’s former campaign manager. Full Story
Insurance rates could drop for homeowners in north county district
Residents of North County Fire / EMS fire district may be eligible to save money on the cost of their homeowners insurance.
“The fire department has been working for the past year at evaluating their hydrant systems and other areas that need to be reported to the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB),” said Fire Chief Dale Fulfs. Full Story
Top county official resigns
Snohomish County Deputy Executive Mark Soine, 59, resigned as senior adviser and administrator to Executive Aaron Reardon.
The news came Monday during a weekly cabinet meeting.
The former Everett city attorney worked for Reardon since 2005. Full Story
Deadline for Van GO
Nonprofit groups in Snohomish County have until April 30 to apply for a surplus van from Community Transit. Twelve vehicles will be awarded in June to Snohomish County nonprofit groups that primarily serve residents in CT’s service areas. The Van GO grant program was established 10 years ago. Full Story
