SnoCo aims for consistent evaluation of large developments
Initial steps have been taken by the Snohomish County Council to clear up the confusion with how to review large development proposals.
On occasion, applications for related projects are broken into separate proposals prior to being submitted to planning and development services (PDS). Full Story
Several debit card frauds reported
Stanwood Police responded
to the following incidents
last week:
• Fraudulent debit card charges were reported July 1 in the 7900 block of 262nd Street NW.
• On July 4, a Stanwood woman reported the theft of her credit cards while she was in Skagit County recently. Full Story
Fourth of July parade
A 1957 Ford Fairlane rolled through Stanwood’s Fourth of July parade driven by a patriotic driver and his passengers. Ford launched the Fairlane in 1955. It was available in six body styles. Full Story
SHS ag instructors are state’s best
Over the past school year, students in the Agriculture Education program at Stanwood High School (SHS) have been featured numerous times in the NEWS.
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Ironwing caged for stealing cheese
Harley Davidson Ironwing, alleged partner-incrime pal of Colton Harris- Moore, is once more in jail.
For shoplifting, again.
This time, the young man was arrested as he fled Stanwood’s Haggen Food and Pharmacy last Friday with his bounty of five packages of string cheese.
He told arresting officers he hadn’t eaten for a while. Full Story
County deletes 15 from tech department
During a series of community meetings in May, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon compared similarities between balancing the county’s budget to an average citizen making ends meet for the household.
Earlier this month, some house cleaning took place as the county laid off 15 employees from the department of information services (DIS). Full Story
Dreams of legal pot up in smoke?
Initiative 1068’s potential to free adults in this state from criminal penalties for the use of marijuana smoldered, but never quite took off. Perhaps it was a bit too wet.
With rainfall more than twice the average in many parts of Washington state, June was a downer. Full Story
Dungeness crab legal size
In last week’s edition “WDFW increases patrols during sport crabbing,” it erroneously stated the legal catch width of a Dungeness crab from Puget Sound must measure 6 inches wide. It should have read 6 ¼ inches. Full Story
Local business offers solar-powered smiles
The sun was shining over Charles Hall Orthodontics in Stanwood last week.
Hall’s wife, AnnMarie, was able to gauge how much by reading the online stats for their new solar energy system, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) system. Full Story
Burn ban announced by Sheriff Brown
Island County has announced a burn ban will be in effect as of 8 a.m. July 15, when there will be no outdoor burning of natural debris, even with a permit. Full Story
WSP documents cell phone use citations
Between 2006 and 2008 in Washington more than 3,000 drivers were involved in collisions while using hand-held wireless devices.
Troopers of the Washington State Patrol issued nearly 670 citations for cell phone or texting violations between June 10 and July 1. Full Story
Grant funds construction of ‘gap’ in Centennial Trail
Cyclists who use the Centennial Trail will be happy to know that a $1 million state grant will enable Snohomish County Parks and Recreation to complete the 1.2-mile gap in the trail, south of Arlington. The grant is from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Full Story
Historians, lodging owners wanted
Island County is seeking applicants for two different boards.
There are two positions on the county’s Historical Review Committee (HRC) and one on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Full Story
Conservation district announces farm tours, workshops
See how other area farmers are managing animals to decrease mud and improve chore time! This also benefits nearby streams and wetlands and helps your family have a cleaner, more environmentally friendly farm. Full Story
Snohomish County has announced a public meeting on the county’s proposed grants to FEMA .
The meeting will provide an opportunity for owners of flood-prone properties to learn about the federal and state programs available to reduce or eliminate future flood damage to homes. Full Story
