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Stanwood to receive $1.7M in county funds for dike repairs
The County Council OK’d a deal Wednesday to fund emergency repairs to the storm-damaged Skagit Bay Dike.
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The NOAH Center breaks ground on multimillion dollar remodel
Construction should finish before winter, upgrading the center’s wellness area, clinic and dog suite.
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Public safety sales tax heads to Stanwood August ballot
If approved, the 0.1% sales tax would generate $300,000 each year to keep pace with rising public safety…
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Stanwood seeks applicants for new commission
The city will accept applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through June 21.
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100-year-old Stanwood dike in need of emergency repairs
Winter storms eroded a 5,000-foot stretch of the dirt and grass mound protecting the city from Puget Sound.
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Stanwood to reactivate Flock Safety cameras in light of new law
The city paused its network in May due to public records concerns. On Monday, a bill was signed…
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Stanwood dancers prepare for world championships
Rachel Long and Madison Welte were selected to represent Team USA in a tap dance competition in Prague.
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Stanwood calls again from public art piece
The artwork will be installed in Raplee Plaza, a future gateway to the west end of Stanwood’s downtown.
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Kayak Point Park construction to resume
Improvements began in 2023, with phase one completed in 2024. Phase two will begin on Feb. 17.
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Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area
Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.
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Stanwood family sues Tesla over deadly Autopilot crash
The wrongful death lawsuit accuses Tesla of advertising the feature in a way that overstates its capabilities.
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Stanwood announces new police chief
Lt. Glenn DeWitt replaced Chief Jason Toner, who was promoted to commander of the south precinct.
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Stanwood calls for artists for new public piece
The artwork will be installed in Depot Park as part of the city’s downtown revitalization project.
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Stanwood is lighting up the holidays
The city’s annual tree lighting event is scheduled for Saturday, with food, reindeer, music and Santa.
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Stanwood Police Department graduates its first Community Academy class
The 22 participants received a challenge coin and heard from the Snohomish County sheriff during the ceremony.
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Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records Act
The request from Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley caused some local communities to delay moving forward with their Flock systems.
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Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits
A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state…
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Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member
Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.
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Stanwood hosts a new police academy for community members
Police say it’s a chance to learn about patrol operations, investigations, narcotics enforcement and community outreach.
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One person dead in single-vehicle fatal crash near Stanwood
A 33-year-old male was found dead at the scene Monday evening with his vehicle partially wrapped around a…