Ready to leap
Top academic achievers set their sights on the future - commencement Friday
Friday night, the graduating class of Stanwood High School (SHS) walks down the aisle to receive the culmination of their adolescent education. Full Story
New lead in cold case murder of Stanwood girl
Was 17-year-old Tina Stensaa of Stanwood a victim of a serial killer in 1986?
“There’s no doubt,” said her younger brother, Michael Stensaa, who currently lives in Everett. “There’s no doubt in my mind.” Full Story
The Colton saga continues
Following the theft of two boats, a trail that led investigators back to Camano Island, and several subsequent beach house burglaries, the saga of Colton Harris-Moore has exploded in a maelstrom of Web sites, bounty hunters, community meetings and rewards. Not to mention the press releases, fears of vigilante justice and offers of $50,000 and free legal representation to surrender. Full Story
On The Island
Utsalady Ladies Aid annual
Utsalady Ladies Aid annual pot roast dinner is Sun, June 13, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Historical Utsalady Ladies Aid Building,78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. “
CARE recesses for the summer
Full Story
They get their hands dirty and win
Stanwood High School students are off to contend in national competitions, again.
For the second year in a row, the Envirothon team and the FFA Natural Resources team earned the right to represent Washington state. Full Story
Bridge opens in two months
In response to readers’
requests, the
NEWS will run
weekly updates on the General
Mark Clark Bridge project
on Camano Island and
the SR532 corridor project in
Stanwood.
Full Story
PUD helps with home weatherization projects
Summer months are ideal times to tackle home improvement projects that can save you money on your energy bills and the Snohomish County Public Utilities District can help.
PUD makes it easier by offering low-interest loans and financial incentives to help cover the cost of your project. Full Story
put a little bustle in your hedgerow
rivacy.
Beauty.
A constant state
of change.
A natural setting.
An environment where “critters” can thrive.
All this can be realized in hedgerows, a natural alternative to artificially constructed borders and boundaries. Full Story
Gardens of Merit tour in Everett
Everett’s 10th annual Gardens of Merit Tour features six private gardens with a local artist in each garden, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 26.
Artist demonstrations include a stone sculptor, watercolor painter, calligrapher, paintings, leaf castings and more. Full Story
Renee Wilson
From a note in Renee Wilson’s kitchen:
“Spend 10 minutes a day doing nothing.
Identify the one thing that will make the most difference. Do it.
Strengthen my presence. Be present now.
Talk to strangers. Listen more. Speak less.
Run my own race. Full Story
Beverlee (Bev) Ann Brown
June 15, 1939 – April 11, 2010
Beverlee (Bev) Ann Brown, beloved neighbor and friend of many people in Warm Beach, died suddenly while on a trip to Lake Chelan on April 11, 2010 at the age of 70.
She was preceded in death by her partner of 45 years, Barbara Panek, and her parents, Verne Harold and Mildred Mary Brown. Full Story
Yoshiko Rager
Jan. 31, 1931 – June 1, 2010
Yoshiko Rager (Yoko to her friends), a loving member of our community, went to be with the Lord June 1, 2010.
She lived on Camano Island with her husband Ed, where they ran the Utsalady Grocery Store for a number of years.
After her husband passed, she found the Lord and became very involved with her church, assisting with the children. It brought great joy to her. Full Story
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