Kayak Point Golf Course to close Oct. 21, but could reopen

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Kayak Point Golf Course to close Oct. 21, but could reopen

Snohomish County hopes to find another contractor after the current one had trouble keeping the course profitable.

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One dead, one hurt in fiery crash near Stanwood

One vehicle rolled off of the road into a grove of trees and caught fire, killing the driver.

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Hand saw found near body of Stanwood man shot by deputy

The man, 43, was killed in a police shooting, after Snohomish County deputies responded to a 911 call.

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Big raises now may mean deficits later for public schools

District leaders and teachers will push lawmakers for changes to stabilize budgets and avoid layoffs.

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Man shot to death in confrontation with police in Stanwood

The man’s girlfriend told 911 he had a weapon and had assaulted her.

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School on Monday: Stanwood teacher contract ends uncertainty

“It’s hard to explain to a 5-year-old when they don’t understand what a strike is,” one mom said.

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Stanwood district, teachers settle; school starts Monday

After an earlier premature announcement, very late Thursday the district said it indeed had a deal.

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School canceled for third day in Stanwood-Camano district

Bargaining teams planned to work into Wednesday night to find a resolution.

No school Wednesday; Stanwood teacher strike continues

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No school Wednesday; Stanwood teacher strike continues

Teachers picketed Tuesday, which was to be the first day of classes in Stanwood and Camano Island.

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With no deal, schools not open Tuesday in Stanwood-Camano

Talks continue in Monroe, while an agreement was reached late Monday in Arlington.

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Body found in Lake Ki thought to be missing woman

She was swimming and disappeared in late July.

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Without contracts, teachers in three districts might strike

The lack of deals may disrupt the start of classes in Arlington, Monroe and Stanwood-Camano schools.

Cheer squads attend summer camps to hone skills

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Cheer squads attend summer camps to hone skills

Local high school cheerleaders participated in Universal Cheerleaders Association camps this summer and earned recognition. Teens attended UCA…

A European style fountain, multiple outbuildings and lawn sculptures dot the landscape of the old Silvana Schoolhouse. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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This quirky century-old schoolhouse is yours for $695,000

The two-acre property on the Stillaguamish River in Silvana includes a replica Old West town.

Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota

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Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota

The Sno-Isle Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Lois Langer Thompson.

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Some deals are done, but threat of teacher strikes remains

With contracts set to expire Friday, it’s crunch time for districts and unions to reach agreements.

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Marine Drive opens after six-week closure for slide repairs

The repaired road is between Warm Beach and Stanwood.

Will seismometers be in place before our volcano erupts?

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Will seismometers be in place before our volcano erupts?

Some object to placing equipment in the Glacier Peak wilderness and using helicopters to do so.

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Who’ll lead Sno-Isle’s 23 libraries, 500 workers, $50M budget?

19 applied but it’s been narrowed down to 3 candidates for the job which pays at least $170,000.

A political insider gets his bridge, months after death

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A political insider gets his bridge, months after death

Curmudgeonly GOP champion Jim Donner will be honored with a renamed span in the Stanwood area.