LHHS grads hurdle challenges in stride
The graduating class of 2010 from Lincoln Hill High School (LHHS) stood tall on Monday night as Principal Dan Johnston praised them for overcoming obstacles.
“Tonight is truly our most cherished event of the year,” he said. “We take great pride in our graduates.” Full Story
$50,000 not enough
Last Tuesday came and went in much the usual fashion, including no sign of Colton Harris-Moore, who did not turn himself in and did not collect $50,000.
The offer, fronted by an anonymous donor represented by Edmonds attorney Jim Johanson, ran out June 8, at 3 p.m. Johanson was also offering free legal representation to the 19 year old. Full Story
Board discusses budget, libraries
S tanwoo d-Caman o School District 401 will hold a regular board meeting starting 7 p.m. June 15 in the Administration & Resource Center boardroom, 26920 Pioneer Highway. A study session on the 2010-2011 budget and future planning will precede the meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Bag of jewelry found on 271st Street
Stanwood Police report
the following actions last
week:
• An employee working in the 9000 block of 271st Street NW discovered a bag of jewelry in the bushes on June 8 and called 911. Full Story
John Foules guest of Republicans
Republican Women meet Tues, June 22 at Lost Lake Club House, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano, for a noon luncheon. Guest speaker John Foules is a representative from North Snohomish Republican group. His talk will be followed by a business meeting. Full Story
Two arrested for ramming truck into train
Two young men have been arrested on felony charges for sending a stolen truck on a collision course with a northbound freight train near Stanwood in January.
The men, ages 18 and 21, are from the Arlington and Stanwood areas, said Gus Melonas, spokesman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF). Full Story
New SnoCo deputy executive
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has selected Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson as his new deputy executive.
Haakenson, a Northwest native, has served as Edmonds mayor for the past 11 years.
Reardon called Haakenson a proven administrator who brings a mix of successful business and government experience to the position. Full Story
SnoCo taxes mailed this week
New property tax assessment notices will be mailed to residential property owners this week and to commercially zoned property owners on the week of June 21.
The new assessed values should reflect the market value of each property as of Jan. 1, 2010, and will be used to determine each property owner’s share of property taxes due in 2011. Full Story
Stanwood students reap $120,000 this year
Washington State Music Teachers Association’s senior music award - Shannon Kutscher
Lake Goodwin Community Club - Grant Allison
American Legion Frank Hancock Post 92:
Jack Boulanger Memorial - James McCune; Hiram Lloyd Memorial - Scott Weisse; Hersheal Boushey Scholarship - Mackenzie Bell. Full Story
Resurfacing program targets 109 miles of roadways
Snohomish County has announced its annual roadresurfacing program will resurface 109 miles of county roadways this season.
Overlay work is now being done in the southern portions of the county, and will begin in the north by the end of July with all chip seal work completed by the end of August or early September. Full Story
