Police question 2 people about ammonia theft

STANWOOD — Police have interviewed two people in connection with an attempted ammonia theft earlier this month.

The two were questioned after it was discovered they had injuries consistent with ammonia burns.

"It’s plausible they are from something else, too," Police Chief Tom Davis said.

North Star Cold Storage and nearby businesses were evacuated April 13 after witnesses noticed a small cloud of gas coming from the seafood processing plant.

Firefighters determined someone had tampered with a valve on a 6,000-gallon tank. About 1,500 pounds of ammonia leaked out. The leak cost the plant about $2,000.

Davis said detectives don’t have any suspects, but are pursing leads.

Anhydrous ammonia, a commercial refrigerant, is a common ingredient used to make methamphetamine.

Snohomish: Freshman Campus vandalized

Police are looking for vandals who broke into the Snohomish Freshman Campus on Friday.

Officers were called to the school about 2:30 a.m. and saw a box fly out a window, followed by a pair of feet, Sgt. Rick Johnson said. "They gave chase but didn’t catch anyone," he said.

Inside police found the vandals tried to light books and papers on fire inside two classrooms and in the hall. There was no major fire damage, Johnson said.

Police do not believe there is any connection to the vandalism and recent arsons in east Snohomish County.

Everett: Astronomy

activities at library

The Everett Astronomical Society will have Astronomy Day presentations and activities at the Everett Public Library 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today.

There will be slide shows, telescope displays and computer photography, as well as resources and some amateur astronomers on hand to answer questions.

Attendees also can pick up free copies of detailed sky maps for April and May.

From dusk until 11 p.m., the Everett Astronomical Society will hold a free public observation session at Harborview Park.

For more information, visit the society’s Web page at http://members.tripod.com/everett_astronomy, or call the library at 425-257-8000.

Glass competition

entries due today

Entries are due today for the Covenant Art Glass 2004 Stained Glass Competition.

Glass artists may enter their works in one of four categories: flat glass panels, fused glass, mosaic or stepping stones or 3-D glass. Entry cost is $5.

The pieces will be displayed as part of a show that begins Friday and runs through May 20 at Covenant Art Glass, 3232 Broadway. For more information, contact the store at 425-252-4232 or go to www.covenantartglass.com.

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