Around the County

Camano Island: Guided walk Saturday

Friends of Camano Island Parks members plan to offer a guided community walk from Cama Beach State Park to Camano Island State Park.

To participate, meet at 9:50 a.m. Saturday at Dry Lake Road and Ivy Road, 1.4 miles from Elger Bay Road.

The walk is about 3.3 miles one way and should take about two hours. A shuttle is available for the return trip. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots.

More info: Carol Triplett, 360-387-0889 or focip.carolt@gmail.com

Gold Bar: Group seeks recall of three

Five people from Gold Bar have filed paperwork to recall Mayor Joe Beavers and council members Christopher Wright and Florence Martin.

The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office received the charges at the end of March.

The recall paperwork claims the three violated their oath of office. It also claims the three have violated the Open Meetings Act by voting during executive sessions and have used public funds for personal use. The paperwork also claims that Beavers used public funds to conceal and alter communication with a previous Gold Bar mayor.

Now the Snohomish County Superior Court is set to determine if the charges meet the standards for recall before a signature drive can begin. The court’s determination on whether the process can move forward is expected within the month.

Those seeking the recall are Anne Block, Noel Frederick, Susan Forbes, Joan Amenn and former City Councilman Charles Lie.

Monroe: Hearing to discuss benefit district

People can have their say about the creation of a transportation benefit district during a public hearing at the next Monroe City Council meeting.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, at City Hall, 806 W. Main St. The council is scheduled to vote April 24.

Creating a transportation benefit district is estimated to collect about $1 million a year to help pay for street maintenance and transportation projects. To do that, the district board can propose to increase sales and use taxes by 0.2 percent, increase excess property taxes for one year, or raise the car tab license fees.

Snohomish: City celebrates Easter

The 32nd annual parade is set to start at 11 a.m., Saturday, on First Street. The family event is organized by the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce.

The parade will feature floats, music bands and a bonnet competition. Registration for the bonnet contest starts at 10 a.m., at First Street and Avenue A. The awards given after the one-hour parade.

More info: www.cityof snohomish.com.

Stanwood: Poetry slam set for Tuesday

Slamwood, a poetry slam event hosted by the Stanwood-Camano Friends of the Library, is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the upper room at Leatherheads Pub and Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW.

Participants in the community poetry slam can perform their original poetry and win prizes. The contest is open to individual or team contestants, age 12 and older. Poems will be performed in three rounds.

Rules are available at the Stanwood Library. Register online at www.sno-isle.org.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
WSDOT delays opening of Marysville interchange, ramps

Supply chain issues caused the agency to push back opening date. The full interchange and off ramps are expected to open in October.

Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits

A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state law.

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction to close parking spots at Lynnwood Link station

Fifty-seven parking spots out of the nearly 1,700 on-site will be closed for about two months.

Provided photo 
Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.
Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member

Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.

Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A new online tool could aid in local planning to increase tree coverage

The map, created by Washington Department of Natural Resources and conservation nonprofit American Forests, illustrates tree canopy disparities across the state.

Logo for news use featuring Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Snohomish PUD preps for more state home electrification funding

The district’s home electrification rebate program distributed over 14,000 appliances last year with Climate Commitment funds.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Everett in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
One person dead in single-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Everett

One man died in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning… Continue reading

Everett
Everett police arrest driver suspected of fatal pedestrian collision

Police believe suspect is connected to July 27 collision where a pedestrian was allegedly dragged for over 10 blocks.

Outside of North Creek High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bothell principal steps away amid Charlie Kirk post controversy

About 50 North Creek High School students participated in a demonstration Tuesday in support of Principal Eric McDowell.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood council reviews cuts, layoffs amid budget deficit

On Sept. 10, the city sent layoff notices to nine employees. The mayor directed each city department to cut 10% of its budget.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mukilteo approves code change to streamline school upgrades

The new law removes requirements for small school upgrades to go through lengthy hearing examiner reviews.

Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
WSU Beach Watchers program to host public events

Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day or learn about the salmon life cycle.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.