Camano Island

Want a home that’s a joy to live in? Keep it (elegantly) simple

Want a home that’s a joy to live in? Keep it (elegantly) simple

Decluttering is essential for comfortable interior spaces, say design experts John and Sherri Monte of Camano Island.

Want a home that’s a joy to live in? Keep it (elegantly) simple
This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.

This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.

Micajah Bienvenu discusses his creative process. You can see his work on Camano Island through Aug. 11.

This artist dreams in 3-D. Sinuous steel sculptures result.
Her scones are perfectly flaky. The secret? Ice-cold butter

Her scones are perfectly flaky. The secret? Ice-cold butter

Donna King, owner-chef of the Cama Beach Cafe on Camano Island, shares her signature dish.

Her scones are perfectly flaky. The secret? Ice-cold butter
Nick Pate of Raising Cane Ranch is one of the first farmers in Snohomish County to adopt agroforestry, a practice that mimics natural ecosystems while producing food. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Farming with trees: food in a future with climate change

Agroforestry, a farming practice that mimics natural ecosystems, is taking root in Snohomish County.

Nick Pate of Raising Cane Ranch is one of the first farmers in Snohomish County to adopt agroforestry, a practice that mimics natural ecosystems while producing food. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett’s dead gray whale was skinny and undernourished

Everett’s dead gray whale was skinny and undernourished

So far this year, 28 gray whales have died on Washington beaches. This time last year, there were 10.

Everett’s dead gray whale was skinny and undernourished
Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

Caitlin Kinnunen, nominated for a Tony Award, began learning her art with Village Theatre’s KidStage.

Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom
Judge to ‘Barefoot Bandit’: You’ll finish serving your sentence

Judge to ‘Barefoot Bandit’: You’ll finish serving your sentence

Colton Harris-Moore said supervision kept him from appearing on the History Channel show “Alone.”

Judge to ‘Barefoot Bandit’: You’ll finish serving your sentence
A deceased gray whale was deposited at Possession Point. It proved to be an issue as it started to decompose.                                (Photo provided by Jill Hein)

Dead whale dumped on Whidbey beach raises smelly questions

Island County leaders question the practice of leaving the giant carcasses on local shorelines.

A deceased gray whale was deposited at Possession Point. It proved to be an issue as it started to decompose.                                (Photo provided by Jill Hein)
Free luge sessions draw young daredevils to Camano Island

Free luge sessions draw young daredevils to Camano Island

Children 9-13 years old learned luge sledding — on wheels, for now — with the help of Team USA.

Free luge sessions draw young daredevils to Camano Island

Boy back home after wolf-dog hybrid attack on Camano Island

The 4-year-old was taken to Providence with injuries to his head, neck, hip, groin and buttocks.

Future Olympians may be discovered on Camano this week

Future Olympians may be discovered on Camano this week

Kids are invited to try luge, the sport. Those with talent may be asked to train with USA Luge.

Future Olympians may be discovered on Camano this week
Start Camano art tour at poster artist Jack Gunter’s studio

Start Camano art tour at poster artist Jack Gunter’s studio

The Camano Island Studio Tour runs May 10-12 and May 18-19 on Camano and in the Stanwood area.

Start Camano art tour at poster artist Jack Gunter’s studio
Colton Harris-Moore, known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” as seen on a GoFundMe page where he sought to raise $125,000 for flight training. (GoFundMe)

‘Barefoot Bandit’ asks judge to shorten his supervised release

Colton Harris-Moore says travel restrictions are holding back a lucrative public-speaking career.

Colton Harris-Moore, known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” as seen on a GoFundMe page where he sought to raise $125,000 for flight training. (GoFundMe)
Grief and gratitude after Camano murder suspect found dead

Grief and gratitude after Camano murder suspect found dead

Katherine Cunningham’s family released a statement after the body of Jacob Gonzales was identified.

Grief and gratitude after Camano murder suspect found dead

Pollution prompts state to restrict shellfish harvesting

Part of Port Susan — the bay east of Camano Island — is closed, and other areas are deemed threatened.

Body found in California river ID’d as Camano slaying suspect

Body found in California river ID’d as Camano slaying suspect

Jacob Gonzales’ remains were found last year. A DNA match was announced Tuesday.

Body found in California river ID’d as Camano slaying suspect
Getting to know Snohomish County? Here are 19 scenic drives

Getting to know Snohomish County? Here are 19 scenic drives

There’s a lot beyond that worn-out stretch of I-5. We compiled this list of essential routes.

Getting to know Snohomish County? Here are 19 scenic drives
Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents
Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents
Camano Island fire chief resigns

Camano Island fire chief resigns

Michael Schick served as fire chief since 2014. An assistant chief will take over in the interim.

Camano Island fire chief resigns
Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger

Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger

The much-hyped product impressed two carnivores in a taste test. Find it at five county restaurants.

Our mission: To sample the meatless Impossible Burger