Jean Shumate (left), seen here during a February 2019 school board meeting, will retire June 30 after 20 years at the Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent. (Skagit Valley Herald)

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Stanwood-Camano superintendent to retire after 20 years

Jean Shumate has been at the helm longer than any other superintendent in Snohomish County.

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Marysville man, 31, identified in deadly Stanwood crash

Christopher Morgan was struck by a vehicle Jan. 22 along 220th Street NW.

Third grade teacher Lisa Thompson walks by her ten students, separated at six-foot distance, at Eagle Creek Elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. The students wear masks, are six feet from each other in class and after recess ends, get a mask break. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Slowly and surely, area public schools are reopening

Several districts, including Everett and Marysville, will bring students back to campuses in February.

Crews work on the video display in the main gym, one of three gyms, in the new Stanwood High building on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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A brand-new Stanwood High School opens to empty halls

Construction is complete, except for some finishing touches. Staff have started to move in.

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Nearly 1,000 still without power after mid-week storm

Power is restored to more than 200,000 customers, but others still wait after more than 60 hours.

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Body found outside Silvana identified as Edmonds man

Sheriff’s detectives believe Daniel Shields was hit by a vehicle. They’re seeking more information.

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After icy night, 2 fatal crashes on I-5 in Snohomish County

They happened within a couple hours of each other. Investigations were underway.

A man led police on a high speed chase through north Snohomish County on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.  (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

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Driver in north county pursuit is suspect in Everett assault

Police say he allegedly punched and strangled his girlfriend and later fled police at up to 130 mph.

Christmas lights decorate a home in Arlington and throughout Snohomish County and are listed online via Facebook.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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This map’s your guide to Christmas cheer in Snohomish County

An Arlington woman has created an online map of where to find the brightest lights and decorations.

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Man arrested after pursuit on I-5 ends near Stanwood

Sheriff’s deputies stopped him with a PIT maneuver. He was suspected of assault and harassment.

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Charges: Stanwood Freemason treasurer stole from widows fund

Prosecutors allege Dennis Withers removed $22,950 from an account meant to help families in grief.

A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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COVID outbreak at Stanwood home reaches 170 cases, 15 deaths

It could be the largest long-term-care outbreak the state has seen during the pandemic.

Paul Erickson (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Stanwood ex-teacher loses license due to assault with gun

Paul Erickson, 38, taught at Stanwood Middle School at the time he held his wife hostage in January.

Claire Vondemkamp (left) and Jami Sollid check out customers Saturday afternoon at Just James Boutique in Stanwood on November 28, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Business

Crazy or just brave? These folks opened businesses this year

In spite of the pandemic, the number of new businesses is up sharply compared to last year.

A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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COVID is making its way back into long-term care homes

More than 20 such facilities are dealing with outbreaks as countywide infections continue to rise.

Richard Hanks talks about his book "Solemn, the Drums Thrill: Essays on the Fallen Heroes of Stanwood Camano: WW I to Afghanistan" outside the Stanwood Area Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Names on memorial, the stories of war dead told in new book

Stanwood-Camano historian, Lincoln scholar Richard Hanks spans decades in “Solemn, the Drums Thrill.”

Ron Muzzall

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Muzzall captures Senate seat as Price Johnson concedes

The contest in the 10th District emerged as one of the year’s most expensive electoral battles

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Lengthy power outage hits Whidbey Island and other areas

Friday the 13th winds knocked out power on Whidbey, Fidalgo and Camano islands.

A woman walks up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Big COVID outbreak at Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood

Since Oct. 26, 94 people, including residents and staff, have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Helen Price Johnson (left) and Ron Muzzall

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Muzzall takes lead over Price Johnson in state Senate race

The Republican senator trailed Election Night but has moved in front with latest ballot count.