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Everett: Vigil for girl slain in ArizonaSnohomish County leaders, including the county's Human Rights Commission, have planned a tribute this afternoon for a 9-year-old Arizona girl who was killed three years ago by border activists with ties to Everett.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Local News
Historic inn revived
With spirited history, restored Stanwood Hotel reopens
Date: 05/23/2012 | Local News
State to stagger closure of liquor stores next week
The Washington State Liquor Control Board has announced a phased closure schedule for state liquor stores as we near the June 1 start of private liquor sales. With...
Date: 05/22/2012 | Bizblog
Marysville police officer charged in daughter's death
EVERETT -- A two-month investigation has led Snohomish County prosecutors to file a manslaughter charge against a Marysville police officer whose 7-year-old daughter was accidentally shot to death by her 3-year-old brother.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Local News
Glacier Peak's 'Seussical' is up for 11 awards
Glacier Peak High School drama teacher Patti Wade used the word "spectacle" to describe the Snohomish school's production of the musical "Seussical.""I felt we had a very strong production, full of spectacle as well as an exceptionally talented cast and crew," Wade said.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Life
Around the County
Lakewood: Lions Club meetingSeven Lakes Lions Club invites people to learn more about the Lions service club and to offer ideas for local community service projects. A public meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Goodwin Community Club, 17323 42nd Ave NW, off Lakewood Road.
Date: 05/17/2012 | Local News
Estuary getting fresh start
Port Susan wetland to be restored 50 years later
Date: 05/11/2012 | Local News
Around the County
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.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
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.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Local News
Police seek man who robbed Stanwood bank
STANWOOD -- Detectives on Wednesday released photos of a suspected bank robber in hopes of garnering new clues.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Local News
Around the County
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.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Local News
City official shifts from Sultan to Stanwood
STANWOOD -- Sultan's loss is Stanwood's gain.Sultan city administrator Deborah Knight has been hired as Stanwood's new city administrator, a job that starts June 1. The position pays $115,000 a year.
Date: 05/02/2012 | Local News
Stanwood bank robbery under investigation
STANWOOD -- Detectives are investigating a robbery reported Saturday at the Wells Fargo Bank on 270th Street NW in Stanwood.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Snohomish County: Pay recommendation from salary panelA salary commission is expected to make a recommendation Wednesday about whether a dozen Snohomish County elected officials deserve a pay cut or boost in 2013 and 2014.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
HonorsCounty dairy ambassadors namedThe county dairy community celebrated April 14 with the coronation of princess Erin Peek as the new Snohomish County Dairy Ambassador. The alternates are Shana Morcom and Haley Grillo.
Date: 04/24/2012 | Local News
Meet finalists for top Stanwood job
STANWOOD -- It's been two years since the city had a full time, permanent city administrator.Five people are finalists for the job: Gene Green, David Kelly, Deborah Knight, Scott Somers and Stephen Taylor.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Local News
Report details how daughter was shot with officer’s gun
STANWOOD -- Derek Carlile heard a pop and then saw one of his daughters step out of the family van, saying something about a gun and her brother.
Date: 04/19/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
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.
Date: 04/19/2012 | Local News
Investigation complete in death of officer’s daughter
STANWOOD -- Snohomish County sheriff's detectives have wrapped up their investigation into last month's shooting that took the life of a Marysville police officer's young daughter.
Date: 04/18/2012 | Local News
Prep lacrosse scores -- Tuesday, April 17
BOYS | DIVISION IISnohomish drops North County for ninth lacrosse win
Date: 04/18/2012 | Prep Zone
Investigation continues into girl’s fatal shooting in van
STANWOOD -- Snohomish County detectives continue to investigate the March 10 shooting death of 10-year-old Jenna Carlile.
Date: 04/12/2012 | Local News
Around the County
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.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Local News
Book on Warm Beach wins history award
STANWOOD -- The winner of this year's Malstrom Award for heritage projects is the book "Stuck in the Mud: The History of Warm Beach" by teacher and historian Penny Hutchison Buse.
Date: 04/05/2012 | Local News
Voices of the mill
For some, paper mill work was in their blood (video)
Date: 03/31/2012 | The Last Smokestack
Stanwood outsources fire, EMS operations
STANWOOD -- Starting April 1, the North County Regional Fire Authority will provide fire and emergency medical services in Stanwood city limits.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
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.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Local News
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.
Date: 03/17/2012 | Local News
Shootings of 3 kids an anomaly, not a trend, say experts
STANWOOD -- The accidental shootings of three Western Washington children so far this year represent a statistical anomaly rather than a sudden burst of gun violence, according to legal experts and state data.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
‘Grease’ is the word for Stanwood family
STANWOOD -- John and Ronda Russell met as theater majors in college.The stage is still in their blood, but now it's about volunteering to help with local community and high school productions, including the current production of the rock-and-roll musical "Grease" at Stanwood High School.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
Investigation of girl’s shooting continues
STANWOOD -- Detectives on Tuesday released no new details about their investigation into a fatal shooting involving the children of a Marysville police officer.
Date: 03/14/2012 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Everett: Nominate a good kid for awardNominations are being accepted through April 6 for the annual Mayor's Youth Achievement Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of people ages 8 to 20 who attend school in the Everett area.
Date: 03/14/2012 | Local News
Police ask for compassion in girl's death
STANWOOD -- Marysville police are asking the community for compassion and patience after an officer's child was fatally shot by her sibling Saturday afternoon.The shooting happened in the officer's parked van, near Stanwood City Hall. Killed was Jenna Carlile, 7, of Camano Island.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Local News
Officer's daughter, 7, dies after being shot
STANWOOD -- The 7-year-old daughter of a Marysville police officer has died after being shot by a younger sibling.The girl died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle early Sunday.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Local News
Stanwood contracts with regional fire authority
STANWOOD -- The city of Stanwood has joined a host of other Snohomish County communities that contract for fire protection service.
Date: 03/10/2012 | Local News
Evening of spaghetti and swing benefits Stanwood groups
CAMANO ISLAND -- Fundraisers to support the Stanwood Area Historical Society, Safe Harbor Free Clinic and the tourism department of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce are scheduled for Saturday.
Date: 03/08/2012 | Local News
Camano man gets 3 years for vehicular homicide
EVERETT -- Nearly two years have come and gone since Ellen Floyd died in a drunken-driving accident on Old Highway 99 north of Stanwood.The agony from what happened that night consumes the teen's family and the family of the young man found guilty of causing her death.
Date: 03/08/2012 | Local News
Basil farm growing again
Loyal stores waited for Camano farm after fire
Date: 03/07/2012 | Local News
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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.
Date: 03/01/2012 | Local News
'A way of life'
Martha Bandy, 100, keeps active volunteering in Stanwood
Date: 02/28/2012 | Local News
Stanwood man gets 8 1/2 years for 4 felonies, including assault of bound woman
EVERETT -- A Snohomish County judge on Wednesday called a Stanwood man a predator who used brute force and degradation to control drug-addicted and vulnerable women.
Date: 02/23/2012 | Local News
Around the County
Arlington: It's time to prune your gardenArlington Garden Club plans to host a pruning seminar with Tom Boyce, a registered arborist. The class is set for 10 a.m. Saturday 1210 E. Fifth St.
Date: 02/23/2012 | Local News
Promotion brings a change in police chiefs for Stanwood
STANWOOD -- The city is saying goodbye to one police chief and welcoming another.Former chief Ty Trenary was promoted to captain at the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
Date: 02/22/2012 | Local News
Fire causes $20,000 damage to mobile home near Stanwood
No one was injured after a fire broke out underneath a double-wide mobile home near Stanwood on Sunday.The homeowner reported the fire at about 1 p.m. in the 26300 block of 36th Avenue NW.
Date: 02/21/2012 | Local News
What mayors in Snohomish County are paid
If you're going to be a mayor in Snohomish County, you want to be mayor in Everett. That's because the job pulls down an annual salary of $154,956. Not to mention health care and a pension. And that makes sense: Everett is the biggest city in the county. But it doesn't pay to be the head honcho in...
Date: 02/19/2012 | Need to Know
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.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Local News
Our Towns: Around the county
Everett: Lincoln Day dinner this weekend The Snohomish County Republican Party plans to host its 2012 Lincoln Day dinner and fundraiser Saturday at Comcast Arena in Everett.
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
Glass Quest to get rolling
Thousands will scour parks, businesses for clues
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
Camano Island man convicted of vehicular homicide in accident that killed Stanwood teen
EVERETT -- A Snohomish County jury was convinced that a Camano Island man was behind the wheel of a car that crashed in 2010, killing a Stanwood teenager.
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
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
Date: 02/03/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Marysville Fire District gets FEMA grant
Fire district grantThe Marysville Fire District recently was awarded a $15,000 equipment grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Date: 02/01/2012 | Local News
Stanwood expo offers classes in country living
STANWOOD -- It's not too late to register for Saturday's Country Living Expo and Cattlemen's Winter School. In fact, people can show up at the door and take part in a full day of education.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Local News
Road closures planned in Stanwood
STANWOOD -- Drivers in the Stanwood area are being asked to take note of road closures that begin Friday.
Date: 01/26/2012 | Local News
Saving history on film
Arlington man photographs county barns while they still stand
Date: 01/25/2012 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Senior center chicken dinnerStillaguamish Senior Center offers its monthly chicken dinner at noon Sunday at the center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.The menu includes roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw and roll.
Date: 01/25/2012 | Local News
Stanwood benefit planned for woman with rare form of cervical cancer
STANWOOD -- Jen Bell-Burgess is fighting a rare form of cervical cancer, but her community is behind her.Friends and family have organized a benefit concert set for 7 p.m. Friday at Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 6996 265th St. NW, in Stanwood.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Local News
Watershed council to explain its work in keeping Stillaguamish River healthy
ARLINGTON -- People are invited to learn what the Stillaguamish Watershed Council does at a meeting set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Stillaguamish Tribe's Angel of the Winds Casino restaurant conference room, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Local News
North Snohomish County update
Marysville: Civics class rescheduledA free one-night civics class meant to provide residents with an insider's look at the Marysville's court system and how it functions as the judiciary branch for local government has been rescheduled.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Local News
A safe harbor for health
Volunteers at Stanwood clinic care for the uninsured
Date: 01/17/2012 | Local News
Teen injured in 1-car crash near Stanwood
STANWOOD -- A teenage driver suffered serious injuries Friday when the car he was driving car went down an embankment along Marine Drive and hit a tree, Snohomish County sheriff's deputies said.The crash occurred north of the Florence area around 5:35 p.m.
Date: 01/14/2012 | Local News
Lack of flood damage saves enough money to avoid furloughs in Stanwood
STANWOOD -- City staff won't have to take unpaid furlough days this year, in part because the Stillaguamish River didn't cause any flood damage in town in 2011.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Local News
Duck, geese carcasses found near Stanwood
STANWOOD -- A state wildlife agent has investigated a report of roughly two dozen geese and duck carcasses recently dumped off Logen Road about a mile north of Stanwood.All the birds' chests were slit and breast meat was removed.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Local News
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.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Local News
Around the county
Arlington: Parade to kick off fundraiserThe Magic Kingdom comes to Arlington as the Arlington Relay For Life kicks off its third year with a Disney themed parade of lights at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21 down Olympic Avenue.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Local News
Front Porch: Stanwood poetry slam
Poetry slam TuesdayStanwood High School plans its annual Poetry Out Loud competition from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m. Tuesday at the school's performing arts center. A record 24 participants are signed up to compete in this entertaining event.
Date: 01/10/2012 | Local News
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.
Date: 01/04/2012 | Local News
Community Extra: Applause
GIVINGCamp Fire USA kids donate toysThe Camp Fire USA Snohomish County Council ran its second annual Giving Tree toy drive for local foster children.Camp Fire USA members donated more than 100 gifts, including bicycles and skateboards.
Date: 12/29/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Free film for kids at Olympic"The Smurfs" is this year's free movie for kids at the Olympic Theater in downtown Arlington.Offered by the city of Arlington, an anonymous donor and the theater, the annual winter break movie usually packs in crowds.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Local News
Learn country living skills at annual expo in Stanwood
The 2012 Country Living Expo & Cattlemen's Winterschool is coming up.
Date: 12/22/2011 | Home and Garden
Simple yet spectacular
Family decorations come together to create elegant Christmas
Date: 12/22/2011 | Home and Garden
Front Porch: Arlington farewells
Arlington farewellsThe Arlington City Council meeting Monday includes a presentation to outgoing Mayor Margaret Larson and Council members Sally Lien and Linda Byrnes.
Date: 12/19/2011 | Local News
‘Blue Christmas' services recognize not all is merry and bright
Comfort and joy. Those are feelings often associated with this time of year. Yet many face the holidays feeling less than joyous.Some churches have started to officially address that reality: Sadness is not uncommon at Christmastime.
Date: 12/17/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Last City Council meeting for 3The Arlington City Council meeting Monday includes a presentation to outgoing Mayor Margaret Larson and councilwomen Sally Lien and Linda Byrnes.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Local News
Front Porch: Meet Artspace artists Saturday
Art for sale SaturdayArtspace Everett Lofts offers a "Holiday Extravaganza -- Open Studio & Art Sale" welcoming visitors to check out how artists live and work in downtown Everett.
Date: 12/15/2011 | Local News
Dietary manager knows her grub and customers at Stanwood's Josephine home
Helen Vindasius might mysteriously disappear, Jimmy Hoffa style, if she served pot pies again."You won't find my body," she said with a grin.It's no reflection on the cooks, but her clients are fed up with pot pie.
Date: 12/14/2011 | Local News
Wesco North live
Follow boys hoops action from Monroe, Arlington in live blog
Date: 12/13/2011 | Prep Zone
Front Porch: Granite Falls school office moving
School office movingThe Granite Falls School District administration office is set to move Thursday to 205 N. Alder Ave.
Date: 12/13/2011 | Local News
Who will win Wesco North boys hoops title?
With wins over Lake Stevens and Monroe, the Snohomish boys basketball team has jumped out to an early lead in the Wesco North standings. But does that mean they're the team to beat? Who do you think will win the Wesco North boys basketball title?
Date: 12/12/2011 | Prep Zone
Front Porch: Camano Island needs firefighters
Camano seeks firefightersCamano Island needs more volunteer firefighters.
Date: 12/12/2011 | Local News
Vikings top Spartans
Strong second half lifts Lake Stevens over Stanwood
Date: 12/09/2011 | High Schools
Prep boys basketball: Lake Stevens 55, Stanwood 48
STANWOOD -- Three players scored in double figures for Lake Stevens, including Lorin Vandergrift with 16 points, Devin Stoen 15, and Kevin Smith 10 to lead the Vikings to the Wesco North win. Josh Thayer scored 25 points, including five three-pointers, to pace Stanwood. At Stanwood H.S.
Date: 12/09/2011 | High Schools
Notes and Quotes: ‘No easy nights in the North'
Tuesday night's Wesco North clash between Lake Stevens and Snohomish featured two 2-0 teams squaring off in their conference opener. Snohomish finished on top, 62-56, but the game was close throughout.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Prep Zone
Stay the night in a cozy cottage while enjoying Warm Beach lights
Kindness made the Lights of Christmas all the more amazing Saturday night.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Local News
North County briefly
Arlington: Whidbey poet to read at galleryFogdog Gallery, 318 N. Olympic Ave., at the Petite Sweet Bakery, continues its poetry readings at 7 p.m. Thursday with Lorraine Healy of Whidbey Island.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Local News
Get your urban homesteading on at the Country Living Expo
The 2012 Country Living Expo & Cattlemen's Winterschool is coming up. This, ladies and gentleman, is actually some cause for excitement.
Date: 12/06/2011 | Eco Geek
Prep girls basketball: Stanwood 74, Eastlake 45
STANWOOD -- Stanwood fell behind Eastlake 12-5 in the first quarter before coach Dennis Kloke called a time out and it was all Spartans the rest of the way. Stanwood crushed Eastlake, which came into the game seen as one of the best 4A teams in the state. Five Spartans scored at least nine points...
Date: 12/05/2011 | High Schools
Soccer All-Area Teams
The Herald's girls soccer All-Area first and second teams
Date: 12/05/2011 | High Schools
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.
Date: 12/02/2011 | Local News
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