Wright earns SnoCo council’s vote
Stephanie Wright told the Snohomish County Council she was sort of a “geek” for following county legislation by attending meetings or viewing the process via the web.
As a Lynnwood City Councilwoman since 2007, she has been interested in county-wide decisions that affect her constituents, as well as tracking what was going on in the surrounding area. Full Story
Brush fire in Heritage Park
Last Wednesday afternoon, a small brushfire ignited approximately a quarter acre of vegetation in Heritage Park.
Craig Helgeland, assistant chief of Stanwood-Camano Fire and Rescue, said a landscaper working on the opposite side of the park noticed smoke about 30 minutes after hearing what he thought were fireworks, and dialed 9-1-1. Full Story
Infant rescue carrier funded
From left, rescue pilot Steve Klett, helicopter rescue technician Randy Fay and Ken Lakey, former helicopter crew chief, are officers of Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, which received a Full Story
Two women concerned after applying for jobs on Craigslist
Stanwood Police report
the following activities last
week:
• A 43-year-old Stanwood woman reported Aug. 18 an attempted Internet fraud/scam after responding to an ad for employment on Craigslist. She was suspicious of the money order sent to her and contacted the police before cashing it. Full Story
Resilience Fitness sets its sights on success
Resilience — the ability to bounce or spring back into shape, to recover strength, spirit, good humor; the noun seems fitting for Brett Olson’s newest venture, Resilience Fitness.
A dilapidated pool, failing equipment and a lack of adequate workout space compounded strained relations between previous gym tenant, Team Fitness, and Olson, the landlord. Full Story
Council agrees to plan for fire services
Stanwood City Council directed Camano Fire District 1 to move forward with a draft for the continuation of the city’s contracted fire services, with several changes. Full Story
Elger Bay burglars get only change
When Margie Lawson unlocked the Elger Bay Café Thursday morning to start her shift, there was a loaf of bread on the counter, but no cash register.
Lawson said she knew her boss, Shirley Morgan, had made a bread run. Maybe she had a problem with the register, and had taken it to get fixed. Full Story
North County’s EMS levy passes
North County Regional Fire Authority’s EMS levy found favor with 72.53 percent of area voters, and will be renewed for six additional years. Full Story
WSU offers class on sustainable farming
A course for individuals and couples who want to start or redesign a small farm enterprise, the “Cultivating Success Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching” course starts Wednesday, Sept. 8 and will be held every Wednesday evening, from 6-9 p.m. through Nov. 24, with some weekend farm visits. Full Story
