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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood football game a ‘catalyst’ for deeper anti-racism work

The district has committed to “retraining and reteaching” its students and staff about appropriate behavior.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
David Dodge (Washington State Department of Corrections)

Early release approved for man who raped, killed Stanwood girl in 1997

David Dodge was 17 when he murdered Ashley Jones, 12, at random. He was sentenced to 50 years.

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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New Stanwood football findings conflict with earlier report on slurs

The Clover Parks School District released findings from its independent review — with notable differences from a Stanwood-Camano report.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Use of slurs ‘likely’ during Stanwood-Lakes game, investigation finds

In its findings, the Stanwood-Camano School District apologized to Lakes High School and reaffirmed a commitment to equity work.

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Stanwood-Camano School Board seeks applicants for vacancy

Ken Christoferson, the district’s longest serving board member, resigned on Dec. 6.

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Vehicles are parked in front boutique-style businesses on the brick road portion of 270th Street on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Historic West Downtown in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood voters embrace sales tax to pay for street work

Nearly two-thirds of voters backed a measure to keep the two-tenths of a percent sales tax for maintaining streets, sidewalks and more.

Vehicles are parked in front boutique-style businesses on the brick road portion of 270th Street on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Historic West Downtown in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A south facing view of the proposed site for a new psych facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing rescheduled for Stanwood mental health center

The hearing is scheduled Jan 24, 25 and 26. Anyone can comment.

A south facing view of the proposed site for a new psych facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Investigator to review alleged racist taunts at Stanwood football game

It may take three weeks to complete the investigation. Meanwhile, one of the game’s officials disputed claims about slurs on the playing field.

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Stanwood’s Wyatt Custer surveys the field in the second half after coming in as a replacement quarterback for the injured Michael Mascotti against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Visiting football team endures racial slurs at Stanwood football game

“Our coaches heard (the n-word) throughout the game from their players. It was bad,” Lakes High School coach Dave Miller said.

Stanwood’s Wyatt Custer surveys the field in the second half after coming in as a replacement quarterback for the injured Michael Mascotti against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Weekend outages cause Snohomish County schools closures Monday

The Arlington, Lakewood, Snohomish and Stanwood school districts were still without power and had road hazards in some places.

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Lake Stevens, Stanwood sales tax measures on ballot

The two-tenths of a percent sales taxes would go to maintain streets, sidewalks and more.

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Clyde Shavers, left, and Greg Gilday.

In Whidbey swing district, Democratic challenger aims to repeat primary win

Incumbent Greg Gilday and Clyde Shavers are in a tight, heated race for state House to serve Whidbey, Camano and the Stanwood area.

Clyde Shavers, left, and Greg Gilday.
A noticed for a proposed mental health facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 300th Street NW and 80th Avenue NW north of Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Neighbors, advocates at odds over mental health center near Stanwood

Up to 32 patients could be involuntarily committed at the site of a former horse farm. Some locals want the center built elsewhere.

A noticed for a proposed mental health facility on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 300th Street NW and 80th Avenue NW north of Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Charges dismissed for Stanwood man accused of stealing from grief fund

Dennis Withers, 61, former treasurer of a Freemason lodge, completed a Snohomish County felony diversion program earlier this year.

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Stanwood High School teacher Lianna Neyens, 43, was a contestant on “The Price is Right." (Submitted photo)

Brand! New! Car! Stanwood teacher scores on ‘The Price is Right’

Lianna Neyens uses the game as a tool with her personal finance students. And it paid off for her in Hollywood.

Stanwood High School teacher Lianna Neyens, 43, was a contestant on “The Price is Right." (Submitted photo)
The proposed location for a 32-bed psychiatric treatment center north of Stanwood. (Snohomish County Planning & Development Services)

Hearing postponed on Stanwood-area mental health center

No new public hearing date has been set regarding the center proposed at 300th Street NW and 80th Avenue NW.

The proposed location for a 32-bed psychiatric treatment center north of Stanwood. (Snohomish County Planning & Development Services)
Tanya King, left, looks to where Hailey Newton, right, ask to hang her project Thursday afternoon at Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood, Washington on September 14, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

2 ‘extraordinary educators’ honored nationally for success in classroom

Tanya King in Edmonds practices “controlled chaos.” Zachary Pfrimmer in Stanwood is orderly. Data shows both have been wildly successful.

Tanya King, left, looks to where Hailey Newton, right, ask to hang her project Thursday afternoon at Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood, Washington on September 14, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Former television food personality Graham Kerr meets with residents of Windsor Square Senior Living before giving a presentation on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

At 88, TV chef ‘Galloping Gourmet’ still sizzles with the ladies

Graham Kerr, the granddad of cooking entertainment shows in the 1960s, calls Snohomish County home.

Former television food personality Graham Kerr meets with residents of Windsor Square Senior Living before giving a presentation on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Design rendering of the planned 16-bed mental health treatment center north of Stanwood. (Washington State Health Care Authority)

Stanwood mental health facility clears hurdle, but faces opposition

The facility passed an environmental review. A two-week comment period opened. Comments are due Oct. 3.

Design rendering of the planned 16-bed mental health treatment center north of Stanwood. (Washington State Health Care Authority)