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North County Fire commission appoints new fire chief
Before Dave Kraski was appointed, the commission changed the requirements needed to hold the fire chief position.
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Stanwood student’s online threats under investigation from sheriff’s office
Federal authorities discovered the student discussing a school shooting on social media. There is no threat to the…
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Stanwood-Camano supe to leave earlier than planned
The school board approved Deborah Rumbaugh’s updated resignation in a chaotic meeting.
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Stanwood man charged in crash that killed genealogical society head
Joseph Checkeye is accused of driving 85 mph before hitting Ronald Sailer on Fire Trail Road in 2022.
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New gate is latest piece in Stanwood’s flood protection puzzle
The floodgate will drastically decrease reaction time when the Stillaguamish River jumps its banks.
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‘Very hostile work environment’: Stanwood-Camano school supe resigns
Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh said Tuesday she’ll be gone at the end of the school year.
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9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties
At one point Monday afternoon, over 20,000 had lost power. Winds were expected to subside.
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As winter approaches, Stanwood man remains homeless
George Beard is living in his car because he’s too sick to work. So far, connections to resources…
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North County EMS is underfunded and understaffed, workers say
The fire agency that serves about 45,000 people has lacked emergency medical leadership for six months.
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Stanwood, Oak Harbor finish investigation into ‘hateful words’ at game
What was said remains unclear and the districts would only confirm words were exchanged, but not if they…
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Stanwood, Oak Harbor schools investigating ‘hateful words’ at football game
What exactly was said, if anything, was unclear. Officials said there was a “physical confrontation” after the game…
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Whidbey Island candidate: US Rep deserves ‘firing squad’
Carrie Kennedy, a Republican running in the purple 10th Legislative District, has a long history of problematic posts.
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Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate
Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend…
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Shavers faces two Republicans to retain House seat
Rep. Clyde Shavers turned northern Snohomish County’s 10th Legislative District blue in 2022. He wants to keep it…
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Downtown trail is first step in making Stanwood a walkable destination
Mayor Sid Roberts wants to attract tourists to Stanwood. The Port Susan Trail is a big part of…
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State commission weighs permanent closure of Cama Beach cabins
The Washington State Parks Commission said the park’s native history, sea level rise and septic issues will figure…
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Mother charged in Stanwood toddler’s fentanyl overdose death
Morgan Bassett woke up in January 2022 and found her daughter wasn’t breathing. Last week, she was charged…
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Police: Snohomish man was drinking before fatal Stanwood crash
The man was fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run in Marysville when he crashed on Pioneer Highway on…
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Crash near Stanwood kills man, suspect in custody
Deputies investigating Friday’s crash as apparent hit-and-run.
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State-funded scholarship helps Stanwood student go to college
The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors the state’s top career and technical students.