My first time attending a Stanwood Camano School Board Meeting was on April 16, 2024. It was an eye opener! I am appalled at the disorder and chaos during the meeting.
I recently attended a Stanwood/Camano School District school board meeting. I was there to read a written statement from an anonymous source.
As a 30-year, retired teacher in the Stanwood-Camano School District, I was shocked to read the statements of two school board members, the first being by Director Betsy Foster who voiced concerns about equity and diversity language in the Washington State School Directors’ Association advoc…
An open letter to Betsy Foster and Steve King:
Congratulations to cast of Cinderella
Hi friends and neighbors, Betsy Foster here.
I am writing to remind Stanwood-Camano Island residents that it's imperative that the exercise their right to vote.
Words and ideas associated with change:
We want to thank the community for their support of our fire levy lid lift in the November general election.
When considering educational improvement (always ongoing), simultaneously, teacher preparation is in flux. Some 39 states have introduced more rigorous requirements for teacher certification, but criticism of education schools for the quality of their graduates is rising. From the teaching p…
Internationally, United States’ students are 24th of 40 leading nations in math, 38th of 50 in science, and 24th in reading as measured by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD PISA (Program for Student Assessment).
I support the upcoming Camano Island Fire and Rescue levy, and I encourage all voters to do the same.
In May 2011, we experienced firsthand the lifesaving work of Camano Island Fire and Rescue.
I am voting yes on Camano Island Fire and Rescue's levy lid lift.
The Stanwood-Camano School Board needs drastic change, and I'm endorsing Betsy Foster to help accomplish that.
Record breaking high temperatures, an increasingly strained aquifer, a population with a preponderance of senior citizens, and more families moving to Camano Island. These elements set the stage for a clear need for increased protection services.
The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the campaign finance and disclosure laws in our state. The PDC investigates and publishes all enforcement cases online for public review at https://www.pdc.wa.gov. It should also be noted they offer help and…
We all know the value of 911 response and paramedics on Camano when we have an emergency at home, on the beach or in our neighborhood. Did you know that calls have increased 28% since 2017, and 66% of calls are EMS related, not fire? We are one mile South of Mabana station on Timothy Way. Th…
There seems to be a misconception that only the "aging population" on Camano Island calls 911. As I was considering my vote on the Camano Fire Levy Lid Lift, I was reminiscing on the many times I have called 911 over my life.
Election Day will provide Camano Island residents the opportunity to support each other by voting yes on Proposition 1.
I've lived on South Camano for over 25 years. When I moved here, one of the things I considered was that there was regularly scheduled bus service within walking distance of my home. This was, and is, important as an alternate when driving is not feasible.
Fires make more news, but Camano residents are more likely to need Camano Island Fire & Rescue (CIFR) for a medical emergency – 66% of calls are for EMS. I’m soon to be 65, with significant balance issues that go along with profound hearing loss. I can expect that I’ll need to call 911 f…
The SHS Band Boosters would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support of the Zaid and Friends Concert.
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When we think of caregiving, the first thought that often comes to mind is taking care of an elderly parent or relative. The reality is that we all can find ourselves in situations where we need care. It can happen at any time and at any age.
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
The Cambridge Dictionary defines public service as “something that is done or provided for the public because it is needed, and not in order to make a profit.”
As your presently elected county assessor, I am writing to endorse T.J. Kubisiak as Island County assessor.
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Ever since I first heard Janet St. Clair speak, I’ve been extremely impressed.
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