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Camano Island: Market to benefit animal shelterThe CASA Flea Market to benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Camano Multi-Purpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive.

Front Porch: Camano Island Chamber benefit

The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce is set to host a benefit from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Commons at Terry's corner, 848 Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island. The event is free.

Inspired by Tiffany

Learn how to make iconic lampshades

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Arlington: Free concert FridayA free community concert of old time fiddle music is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE.More info: 360-658-8107.Bothell: Sustainability education fair planned

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Arlington: Village Community Services benefitVillage Community Services' annual Music and Arts garage sale continues from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 12012 240th St. NE in the Arlington Heights neighborhood.

Master of the mask

Explore Camano Island studios this weekend

Take Mom for a free cruise Saturday on historic boats

Go sailing: If you are still splashing about for last-minute Mother's Day ideas, why not take her out to Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island for a scenic ride on a historic vessel.And the price is right: free.

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Arlington: 'Cash mob' the food bankPeople in Arlington are participating in a fundraiser for the Arlington Community Food Bank capital campaign.Organizers say that people are encouraging each other to "mob" the food bank with $20 cash donations.

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Arlington: Jazz band hosts dessert danceThe Arlington High School jazz bands' annual Swing Into Spring dessert dance is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, in the school commons, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

Camano Island woman dies of injuries from crash

CAMANO ISLAND -- A Camano Island woman has died from injuries she suffered in a April 21 wreck.

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Arlington: Free art tour on SaturdayThe Arlington Arts Council has collected more than 30 works of art over the years. The public collection is the focus of a free hour-long tour at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Golf ball, debris found in dead whale's stomach

SEATTLE -- A gray whale found dead in Puget Sound had been feeding on shrimp and also had some debris, including a golf ball, in its stomach, but scientists don’t know what killed the animal.

Dead whale spotted off Camano Island (video)

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Camano: Earth Day dinner is fundraiser The Utsalady Ladies Aid group plans to offer a community Earth Day ham dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ladies Aid Building, 78 Utsalady Road.Funds raised go to the group's charitable work in the community.

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Camano Island: Guided walk SaturdayFriends 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.

After loss of son, family turns to helping others

Kathy Weber will go to South Africa next month. She'll go to help children she doesn't know. When she comes home to Camano Island, something precious will be left behind.She'll leave the name Michael, the name of the son she lost nine years ago.

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Arlington: Trail coalition seeks helpThe Centennial Trail Coalition of Snohomish County plans a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.

Front Porch: Check out Camano Island’s birds

Go birdingPeople can take a tour of bird-viewing areas on Sunday morning.

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Bothell: Police get life-saving devicesEvery Bothell police patrol car now comes equipped with an automated external defibrillator.AEDs are medical devices that can shock a heart back into rhythm after a heart attack or similar event.

Cama Beach poster contest marks Oceans Day

CAMANO ISLAND -- Saturday is World Oceans Day and to celebrate, state parks officials and volunteers at Cama Beach State Park are sponsoring a poster artwork session for children.

Fire damages Camano house

CAMANO ISLAND -- A house fire on Camano Island on Monday night apparently started in the garage, officials said.

Duty weapon not used in girl's shooting

STANWOOD -- The gun involved in the March 10 accidental shooting of a police officer's daughter in Stanwood was not the officer's duty weapon, officials said Tuesday.

Camano church’s Selah service a time for reflection

CAMANO ISLAND -- Scattered throughout the Psalms of the Bible, one finds the word "Selah."Most likely, it was a musical term that called for a rest or a pause in those Old Testament songs of praise, said Jeff Johnson of Camano Island.

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Camano Island: State park to host eventA fun-filled day of activities at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in honor of the 99th birthday of state parks.

Glass artist completes Camano fire station artwork

CAMANO ISLAND -- Glass artist Jack Archibald recently installed at the newly remodeled fire station at Terry's Corner his latest donation of glass windows.The artwork, "Wheels Rumbling," is the fourth in a series for Camano Island Fire Department.

Basil farm growing again

Loyal stores waited for Camano farm after fire

Join a hike on Camano Island

Lace up those hiking boots and head to the Camano Ridge Forest Preserve for a guided winter walk with the Friends of Camano Island Parks.Hikers will meet at 9:50 a.m. today at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Drive. Look for the blue building next to the tennis courts.

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Camano Island: Community walkJoin Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a 3.3-mile guided community walk at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve on Saturday.Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Drive.

'A way of life'

Martha Bandy, 100, keeps active volunteering in Stanwood

Flock to Stanwood

Snow Goose and Birding Festival is this weekend

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Camano Island: Film to be shownJoin filmmaker John F. Williams for a video tour of the underwater world swirling just off local beaches.The presentation is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.

Stanwood-Camano to honor people, groups who make a difference in community

STANWOOD -- An active group of philanthropists is to be honored Feb. 24 at the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation's annual breakfast.

Glass Quest to get rolling

Thousands will scour parks, businesses for clues

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Arlington: Free health screeningStillaguamish Senior Center and Everett Community College School of Nursing are teaming up to offer a free health screening day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the senior center's main hall at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.

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Camano: Ladies Aid fundraiser teaThe Utsalady Ladies Aid Society's annual Valentine Tea is set for 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 79 Utsalady Road, Camano Island.

North County update

Camano Island: Group supports law enforcementThe Camano Law Enforcement Support Foundation plans to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Country Club Fire Station, 1326 S. Elger Bay Road.The public is welcome to attend.More info: 360-387-9670Everett: New Paine Field appointments

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Arlington: Volunteer for city commissionsVolunteers are needed to fill vacancies on Arlington's Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Cemetery Board, which provide support and advice to the mayor and City Council.

Friends in deed

Neighbors aid Camano man in need of lung transplant

Colton Harris-Moore sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison

SEATTLE – Colton Harris-Moore, the Camano Island man known worldwide for stealing planes and running barefoot from crime scenes, must set a "new flight plan," a judge told him Friday.

Off-duty firefighter killed in Camano Island crash

CAMANO ISLAND -- A local firefighter and father of three was killed Wednesday night after his truck crashed on Camano Island.Matthew J. Roodzant, 37, of Camano Island, was off-duty when his pickup went through a guardrail and struck a tree, according to a Washington State Patrol memo.

Saving history on film

Arlington man photographs county barns while they still stand

PUD schedules outage Wednesday on Camano Island for maintenance

CAMANO ISLAND -- People on the island should prepare for a power outage today.Snohomish County Public Utility District plans to replace a conductor on a major transmission line serving Camano Island.

No remorse?

Bandit calls case against him 'propaganda,' documents allege

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Monroe: NASCAR program in June

North County Update

Camano Island: Community center Crab Fest fundraiserWhat Camano artist and musician Jack Archibald calls the annual Invasion of the Crustaceans happens Saturday when Camano Center volunteers offer up their Crab Fest to raise money for senior and community programs.

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Camano Island: Attract wildlifeLearn how dead trees create habitat for wildlife at a program offered by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project.

Keeping the lights on

A new PUD substation on Camano should limit outages

Hi-Q teams set to square off

ARLINGTON -- North Snohomish County high schools are ready for another season of the academic competition called Hi-Q.

North Snohomish County update

Arlington: Sign up for weight-loss contestThe 2012 Healthiest You Contest is accepting contestant registration through Saturday.

North Snohomish County update

Arlington: Revolution is class topicThrough the city recreation department, Frank Barden plans to teach a free class on the American Revolution.

Eye on the king tides

Higher-than-normal tides watched with interest

North County update

Arlington: Winter recreation guide is outCopies of the city of Arlington's winter recreation guide are available at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave., or online at www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Front Porch: Volunteer firefighters wanted on Camano Island

Firefighters soughtCamano Island needs more volunteer firefighters.Most of the country is protected by volunteer firefighters, Camano Island Assistant Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan said.

North County Update

Camano Island: Get ready to sing

7 years behind bars

Judge considers Harris-Moore's remorse, childhood

Reader photos offer new glimpses of world

The Herald posts readers' photographs online at tinyurl.com/HeraldReaderPix.It's a fun way to see work from folks all around our communities.Thanks to John Schmitt for submitting a photo of the moon during a recent eclipse.

Colton Harris-Moore's defense will ask judge to take his rocky childhood into account

COUPEVILLE -- Criminal psychologists say Colton Harris-Moore's infamous crime spree was fueled by childhood depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

North Snohomish County update

Arlington: Giving tree still needs helpThe Giving Gift Tree at Arlington United Church, at Fourth Street and McLeod Avenue, is filled with gift tags for suggested gift items for the benefit of Kid's Kloset in Arlington.

Front Porch: Camano Island needs firefighters

Camano seeks firefightersCamano Island needs more volunteer firefighters.

Community calendar

BenefitsHoliday bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Lake Stickney Community Club House, 1428 S. Lake Stickney Drive, Lynnwood. 425-745-4553.Brunch

Camano Island needs volunteer firefighters

CAMANO ISLAND -- Camano Island Fire and Rescue is seeking applications for new volunteer firefighters.The next fire academy starts in January, Assistant Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan said.

Arlington VFW parties with National Guard

Members of the Arlington VFW entertained two National Guard companies last weekend. VFW Post 1561 Commander Willy Hughes said the event was great."Friday, we had about 110 people," Hughes said. "About 70 were there Sunday."

Camano Island man charged in attempt to kill his mother

CAMANO ISLAND -- A Camano Island woman told investigators she had fixed lunch for her adult son just before he attacked her with a flashlight and choked her into unconsciousness.

North County Update

Arlington: Food Bank moving The Arlington Community Food Bank is moving to a temporary location at the Arlington Airport and is set to be open for services Tuesday. The new location is at 18810 59th Drive NE, just east of the intersection of 188th Street and 59th Avenue.

Front Porch: Take a Camano walk

Take a Camano walkFriends of Camano Island Parks offer a guided community walk at Elger Bay Preserve on Saturday.

Front Porch: Take a walk on Camano Island

Take a Camano walkFriends of Camano Island Parks offer a guided community walk at Elger Bay Preserve on Saturday.Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the junction of Dry Lake Road and Elger Bay Road, just north of Elger Bay Elementary School, 1810 Elger Bay Road.

Life Story: Camano Island minister Jack Mote marched with Martin Luther King Jr.

Jack Mote took a stance on his pacifist beliefs at the start of World War II when he declared himself to be a conscientious objector. He ended up serving his country and he entered the ministry after the war.

Nativity Festival a community event

There is a twist to the Arlington Nativity Festival.It's a new Christmas event that will feature not only a live nativity, but nativity scenes from around the world, on loan from area families.Christmas music and family activities will be offered, too.

North County Update

Arlington: Learn about schoolsArlington Public Schools plans to host Know Your Schools, an event for people who live in the school district, from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.The event begins with a free lunch with Superintendent Kristine McDuffy.

Fill up on chowder and chili at Camano Island cookoff

If there is a huge power surge Saturday on Camano Island, we can point a finger at the likely culprit: They plan to have 60 Crockpots bubbling at the same time at Camano Center.

Mill Creek Senior Center: Ready or not, here I come

There were a couple of reasons for my visit to the Mill Creek Senior Center. I want to take a computer class in its state-of-the-art lab near my home.

Camano Island puts heart into Veterans Day

Veterans Day is coming up Nov. 11. At Utsalady Elementary School on Camano Island, they are honoring veterans, police officers and firefighters.Principal Colleen Keller said the veterans assembly at Utsalady is always incredible.

Citizen’s Patrol helps deputies by keeping watchful eye on Camano Island

Helpers for the Island County Sheriff's Department, some 36 members of the Volunteer Citizen's Patrol, do chores that give Camano Island deputies more time to do official deputy duties.

A reading program for the (record) books

Some parents can't wait to share their great news with the family.Parent-teacher week means folks get the lowdown on how their little darlings are doing so far this year in school.

North County Update

Camano Island: State park public meeting

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Everett: Workshop for small home projectsAny homeowner or contractor planning a small home-improvement project is encouraged to attend upcoming workshops from Snohomish County planners.

Boil-water warning lifted for Camano subdivision

CAMANO ISLAND -- A boil-water warning was lifted Friday for residents of the Thunder Ridge subdivision on Camano Island. The warning was issued Oct. 14 after E. coli bacteria were detected in the water there, officials said.

North County Update

Arlington: Civic boards seats openingsThe city of Arlington is looking for volunteers to fill a vacancy on the Arlington Library Board and the high school student position vacancy on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission.

Front Porch: Craft show Saturday in Marysville

Marysville craft showThe Ken Baxter Community Center offers its Autumn Craft Show today.

Boil-water warning issued for Camano subdivision

CAMANO ISLAND -- The state Department of Health issued a boil-water warning on Friday for people who live in the Thunder Ridge subdivision on Camano Island.

Camano man recalls 6th grade with Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the Apple entrepreneur who died Oct. 5, has a local connection.He attended elementary school with Camano Island artist A. Jeffrey Zigulis.

Front Porch: Recycle your electronics Saturday

Recycle in EverettThe New and Again Thrift Shoppe, which supports Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and E-Waste, LLC, are teaming up for a free electronics recycling event Saturday.

Perfect yard, perfect day

Daughter's wedding inspires Camano landscape

North County Update

Camano Island: Help for elementary kidsA free after-school program for elementary students called iPlace operates from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Island Baptist Church near Camano Plaza.

Front Porch: Navy drill in Everett

Navy drill in EverettNaval Station Everett will be conducting exercise, "Reliant Defense," on Wednesday. The exercise will simulate a terrorist attack on the installation.

Colton Harris-Moore's sentencing delayed to December

SEATTLE -- Colton Harris-Moore's federal sentencing date has been rescheduled for Dec. 9 to allow state prosecutors more time to settle the Barefoot Bandit's criminal matters around Washington, officials said Monday.

Snapshot brings up memories of simple times

Friday started on an up note about a drop-leaf table.My sister, who lives in Ellensburg, sent me a photograph, via email, of the kitchen at our family cabin on Camano Island.

Multi-town effort brings in food and cash

RaeJean Hasenoehrl helped organize the "Helping Hands Linking Arms Multi-Community Food Drive" in north Snohomish County."We wanted the community to be involved," she says. "That definitely happened."

Clearer view of weather

Update to Camano station will improve forecasts

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Lynnwood: Police station hours

Fleecy friends

Camano Island alpaca farm open to tours this weekend

Fleecy friends

Camano Island alpaca farm open to tours this weekend

Home-grown fun

Visit more than two dozen farms for free this fall

Camano author’s book helping veterans with memory loss reconnect

Dan Koffman, 61, an artist, designer and marketer who lives on Camano Island, was featured in a story by Gale Fiege Aug. 24, "Picture book can jog veterans' memories."

Front Porch: Shred stuff

On Saturday, the city of Mill Creek hosts a free document shredding event at City Hall, 15728 Main St. It's open to anyone.

Camano Island volunteer finds many ways to help her community

Carolyn Klein has one major problem, she said.She can't say no to an opportunity to assist her community."But by saying yes to so many things, I get the opportunity to meet wonderful people along the way," she said.

North County Update

Arlington: History of the grange movementThe Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society in Arlington is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at 135 S. Olympic Ave.Richard Prouty plans to talk about the history of the Grange Movement and its effect on local ancestors.

Stillaguamish Tribe's donation helps keep kids safe in Stanwood football program

Bud McCurry asked to give a shout out to the Stillaguamish Tribe.Sure.McCurry is the secretary for Stanwood Camano Youth Football. He says this is the group's second year offering tackle football.

Front Porch: Car show and swap meet Sunday at Washington Oakes

Sell from the trunkWashington Oakes Retirement Community offers its annual Grandparents Day Car Show and Trunk Swap Meet on Sunday in Everett.It's planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1717 Rockefeller Ave. and is co-hosted by Rusty Relics.

North Snohomish County update

Arlington: Help clean up waterwaysVolunteers are needed to help Sept. 17 with cleaning up the Blue Stilly fishing access site along the Stillaguamish River.Sound Salmon Solutions staff and volunteers plan to work from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the site near Arlington.