Upstream boost
New round of grants supports chinook salmon
A flood of funding for projects in the Stanwood area will lead to restoring valuable wildlife habitat and protecting surrounding farmland.
The Nature Conservancy announced a $1 million grant from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board for restoration at the Port Susan Bay Preserve and $665,759 from the Puget Sound Critical Stock Program to preserve chinook salmon. Full Story
Fire, EMS levies pass big
Voters overwhelmingly approved both Stanwood’s proposed levy lid lifts last Tuesday.
Proposition 1, which reinstates the temporary levy lid lift that expired in 2009, gathered approval from 60.58 percent of voters. Full Story
Amtrak Cascades continues evening Vancouver route
As the deadline for a proposed border clearance fee loomed over the second Amtrak Cascades train rolling into Vancouver, B.C., officials in Canada and the U.S. cleared the track, at least for another year. Full Story
The hows and whys of septic systems
When I installed my drain field and septic tank 15 years ago, the guys on the construction site said it was so big it would last a lifetime. So I figured, no need to worry about pumping.
But through the years, I have wondered, is it true?
With all the publicity these days on septic systems and water issues, I decided to find out for sure. Full Story
Flood maps ready for public review
Snohomish County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are seeking input on newly updated FEMA flood maps.
These official flood hazard maps were created by FEMA but are administered by Snohomish County. Full Story
BENJAMIN E. HILLS
November 13, 1984 - November 11, 2009
“Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."
- Kahlil Gibran
A year of dancing in Heaven, Bennie; we miss and love you so!
From all your Family and Friends. Full Story
GARY LEE CHRISMAN
June 23, 1948- September 30, 2010
“Celebration of life” memorial Saturday November 13, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Arlington Assemly of God Church. 201 N Stillaguamish, Arlington, 360- 435-8991 Full Story
MAX RICHARD BELOVICH
September 25, 1926 - October 28, 2010
Max Belovich was born to Max Belovich Sr. and May Belovich in San Diego, Calif., Sept. 25, 1926.
He passed away peacefully in his home with family at his side on Oct. 28, 2010, after a long battle with a cardiac disorder. He is survived by his wife Anne Belovich, his son Richard Belovich, his daughter Ann Hartley and grandchildren Reis Belovich and Andrea Belovich. Full Story
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