No to more taxes, yes to new candidates
Islanders said no to more taxes, and gave their nod to newcomer candidates during the top two primary election last Tuesday. Voter turnout in Island County was at 46.26 percent.
At press time Monday, Island County Property Tax Levy Lid Lift, known as Prop 1, was failing by 71.09 percent of the vote compared to 28.91 percent in favor. Full Story
Off-duty deputy cited for DUI
An off-duty Island County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a single-vehicle, single rider motorcycle accident on Camano Island last month and sustained minor injuries.
Henry K. Schwab was issued a citation for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol on July 21 after failing to negotiate a curve on West Camano Drive and Hagen Road. Full Story
Hanging around
The new Rotary Adventure Playground at Terry’s Corner was a popular place to be during the hot summer weather last week. Here, Aris Vanslateren works his way across the rings. Full Story
NOAA fellow to plan for rising sea level
For the next two years, Puget Sound communities will have help available to plan for the long-term effects of rising sea levels. Full Story
Vote for your favorite state park
Coca Cola to award $100,000 to America’s favorite park
A national contest sponsored by Coca Cola invites everyone to vote for their favorite state park by Aug. 31. Full Story
Master Gardener training program
Application forms for the 2011 Washington State University Master Gardener Program are now available. Full Story
Demo begins
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.
By JEREMIAH O’HAGAN Staff Reporter
Full Story
Silvana Fair 2010 winners
Results of judging and
award winners from the recent
Silvana Community Fair
are listed below:
Dairy
Holstein—Junior Heifer Calf: blue, Cade Bruneau, Caleb Boon, Hayden Sheridan; red, Ava Yeckley, Kera Boon, Megan Boon. Full Story
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