Camano Island

Soap box derby winners off to Ohio

The Windermere Stanwood-Camano Island Soap Box Derby races were held June 16 at Arrowhead Ranch. First-place winners Addison Inman (stock division), racing the Crow’s Nest,… Continue reading

Camano man dead after Arlington driver’s suspected DUI crash

A BMW sedan allegedly was speeding near Sedro-Woolley, hit a GMC truck, and was engulfed in flames.

Amelia Allen (left) looks down at the track as she races another driver in unweighted practice soap box derby cars June 7 on Camano Island. The 11th Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby takes place Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Brand-new track, permanent Camano home for Soap Box Derby

Races involving 73 cars are on Saturday at a converted ranch where striped pavement belongs to kids.

Amelia Allen (left) looks down at the track as she races another driver in unweighted practice soap box derby cars June 7 on Camano Island. The 11th Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby takes place Saturday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Anna ten Hoopen is heading to the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating from Stanwood High. Her parents were both graduates of the academy. Shot on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Exceptional grad: Anna ten Hoopen is Navy bound

If she goes back to school, her goal would be an advanced degree in biomedical engineering.

Anna ten Hoopen is heading to the U.S. Naval Academy after graduating from Stanwood High. Her parents were both graduates of the academy. Shot on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Josh Johnson, an intern for OceanGate, stands between two of the company’s submersibles on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Johnson, who graduates from ORCA this spring, has been tasked with constructing a 3D printer for the company.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Exceptional grad: Josh Johnson is aiming for NASA

He plans to major in computer science at the University of Washington on a grant from NASA.

Josh Johnson, an intern for OceanGate, stands between two of the company’s submersibles on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Johnson, who graduates from ORCA this spring, has been tasked with constructing a 3D printer for the company.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Death of woman, 45, in Lynnwood not considered suspicious

She was identified as a Camano Island woman. Investigators await toxicology results.

Work begins on new Stanwood high school

Work begins on new Stanwood high school

A public groundbreaking ceremony is set for Wednesday, with work preparing the site starting in June.

Work begins on new Stanwood high school
Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years
Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years
Island Transit considering charging bus fares

Island Transit considering charging bus fares

The agency plans public meetings to present information about the proposal and receive comments.

Island Transit considering charging bus fares
Ryan Elting, conservation director for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, leads a tour of Barnum Point on Aug. 5, 2017. The scenic park, which is being expanded, is located at Triangle Cove on Camano Island. (Courtesy of Whidbey Camano Land Trust)

Nearly $1M price tag for 40-acre expansion to Camano park

The park was set to grow from 27 acres to 129 acres. The public can weigh in before Tuesday meeting.

Ryan Elting, conservation director for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, leads a tour of Barnum Point on Aug. 5, 2017. The scenic park, which is being expanded, is located at Triangle Cove on Camano Island. (Courtesy of Whidbey Camano Land Trust)
Camano Island tour is a chance to visit 32 artist studios

Camano Island tour is a chance to visit 32 artist studios

The event, now in its 20th year, has grown to five days over two weekends beginning Friday.

Camano Island tour is a chance to visit 32 artist studios
Multiple fatal crashes prompt a lawsuit over an S-curve

Multiple fatal crashes prompt a lawsuit over an S-curve

Victims include two young children. Lawyers say the stretch of road on Camano Island is unsafe.

Multiple fatal crashes prompt a lawsuit over an S-curve
Mill Creek paramedic remembered for humor, quality of care

Mill Creek paramedic remembered for humor, quality of care

Erik Shouse, who also served as a Camano Island fire commissioner, died of cardiac arrest Sunday.

Mill Creek paramedic remembered for humor, quality of care
A brutal death on Camano Island, and a family’s questions

A brutal death on Camano Island, and a family’s questions

Police are looking for Jacob Gonzales, who might have killed his girlfriend, Katherine Cunningham.

A brutal death on Camano Island, and a family’s questions

Snohomish alum graduates from Air Force basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob Mathis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Mathis is the son of Scott… Continue reading

Step back in time on a tour of Camano Island’s historic sites

Activities begin at 6 p.m. Friday with history talks. Tours are Saturday and Sunday.

Sno-Isle Library District seeks tax hike on April 24 ballot

The library district’s levy rate would rise to 47 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value.