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Camano Island Fire & Rescue chooses new chief
Jason Allen, who has worked at the district since 1999, will replace outgoing Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan.
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‘Very hostile work environment’: Stanwood-Camano school supe resigns
Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh said Tuesday she’ll be gone at the end of the school year.
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9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties
At one point Monday afternoon, over 20,000 had lost power. Winds were expected to subside.
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Camano man who killed father sentenced to over 20 years
Despite an argument he was criminally insane, Dominic Wagstaff pleaded guilty this month to murder.
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Cama Beach cabins to remain closed permanently
State staff recommended Thursday’s move because of the park’s native history, sea level rise and the cost of…
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Camano man dies after Skagit County crash
Paul Hopkins was driving near Highway 11 on Tuesday night. He was 65.
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Whidbey Island candidate: US Rep deserves ‘firing squad’
Carrie Kennedy, a Republican running in the purple 10th Legislative District, has a long history of problematic posts.
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After 3 years in jail, Camano murder suspect’s trial delayed again
In February 2021, prosecutors allege, Dominic Wagstaff shot and killed his father, shot his brother’s girlfriend and tried…
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She was a ‘lone soul’ before starting a Pride event for rural Snohomish County
In recent years, groups have led celebrations in Stanwood, Arlington, Lake Stevens and elsewhere — cities where “we…
Life
Snohomish County Pride guide 2024
Celebrate love locally this June at one of the many Pride events happening across the county.
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‘Afternoon of the Arts’ makes time for creativity in Camano school
Once a month, Utsalady Elementary shuts down for students to do nothing but make art for hours. Arts…
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‘Hollow gestures’ won’t allow Camano forest school to survive, founders say
Island County officials acknowledged they should have given Springwood Forest School families more time to prepare for an…
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Cabins at Cama Beach State Park to close indefinitely
A septic system failure forced the popular cabins to close starting Feb. 26. Visitors who had planned a…
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In child care desert, Camano’s pioneering forest school faces shutdown
Island County Public Works abruptly banned a school from a nature preserve, its cofounders said. Parents are outraged…
Food & Drink
Hops and Sips: Camano’s first-ever cider festival is this weekend
Taste some of what local cideries have to offer and find a new favorite — plus, sample dozens…
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On Camano shore contaminated by feces, locals blame lack of oversight
Years of frustration led some Camano Island residents to build their own sewage system. It’s set to start…
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‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water found at Whidbey ‘slice of heaven’
PFAS can cause cancer, low birth weights and increased cholesterol. As a result, residents near Coupeville are drinking…
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Life ain’t so ruff ‘On Kona’s Pond’
A retired Camano Island teacher’s new children’s book, “On Kona’s Pond,” tells the story of her dog and…
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To keep Camano lights on, PUD builds a new power line
The new line establishes a second electrical connection to Camano Island, which will help maintain power in windstorms.
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Early release approved for man who raped, killed Stanwood girl in 1997
David Dodge was 17 when he murdered Ashley Jones, 12, at random. He was sentenced to 50 years.