Trailer fire still under investigation
The Port Susan Camping Club trailer fire, which hospitalized 79-year-old Erma Sullens and her 53- year-old son, Kevin, is still under investigation.
Gary Bontrager, Snohomish County deputy fire marshal, said at this point, the explosion and ensuing fire appear to be related to propane.
Bontrager said the trailer was attached to an addition, and both were a total loss. Full Story
Parents report runaway teens
Stanwood Police report
the following activity last
week:
• On Aug. 8, a mother in the 26000 block of 72nd Avenue NW reported her 15-yearold daughter as a runaway.
• On Aug. 12, a parent in the 26000 block of 72nd Avenue NW reported her 14-year-old daughter had run away; the daughter returned home later that evening. Full Story
Reardon names new planning director for county
Clay White has been named by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon as the new director of planning and development for Snohomish County.
White, 36, has been director of Stevens County’s Land Services Department since 2004 and is president of the Washington state Association of Regional and County Planning Directors. Full Story
Summerfest promenade
Tim Teague, and his dog Scarlett (dressed up like a seal), is King Neptune protecting Scarlett from the great white shark at theSummerfest promenade that kicked off Saturday’s celebration. Full Story
North County fire report
North County Regional Fire Authority reports the following calls in July: During the month of July, North County Regional Fire Authority reported to 166 calls, including three structure fires, 22 fire responses, 18 motor vehicle accidents, 102 medical calls, one water rescue, three hazardous material calls and 17 service calls. The total number so far in 2010 is 1,163 calls. Full Story
CIFR calls in July
Camano Island Fire and Rescue has reported its July calls, with a total of 176, ranging from 127 medical calls, six motor vehicle accidents, two fire alarm calls, 11 residential fires, two commercial fires, three brush fires, six marine calls, 15 service calls, and four utility assists, bringing the total for the year up to 1,103. Full Story
Council amends zoning codes
Stanwood City Council unanimously passed zoning code amendments Thursday that were sparked months ago by two city businesses, The Spot and The Station. Full Story
Tabby
Tabby is a 10-year-old golden color, longhair cat. She loves to sit on laps and longs to go home with someone who will let her roam the house at leisure, but will also give her lots of love! Full Story
Stanwood/Camano Soap Box Derby adds rally race
The Stanwood Camano Island Soap Box Derby is sponsoring its first rally race Aug. 21 and 22, the first race of the 2010-2011 racing season. This two-day racing event will bring drivers from across the Northwest to compete in a double elimination rally. Full Story
Art in the Garden
Artist Mark Ellinger’s glass floats will be hiding once again, this time in the Bellevue Botanical Gardens, Art in the Garden, coordinated by Gayle Picken of Stanwood’s Gallery by the Bay. Full Story
Stanwood motorcyclist injured in I-5 crash
A Stanwood motorcyclist, Charles Hoover, 54, sustained serious injuries Sunday evening, when he was driving southbound on I-5 at the Snohomish County border, milepost 217, about 9:30 p.m. Full Story
Fundraiser planned to rebuild playground
With support from local businesses, the Lake Goodwin Community Club and Snohomish County Parks and Recreation will kick off efforts to rebuild the Lake Goodwin Community Park playground destroyed by fire last month. Full Story
