Stanwood

Members of PRISM close out a dance off Friday afternoon at the Stanwood-Camano YMCA in Stanwood, Washington on March 3, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Gender-identity clubs face resistance in some local schools

Some Snohomish County parents have objected to supportive groups for LGBTQ youth. For the kids, the clubs can be lifesavers.

Members of PRISM close out a dance off Friday afternoon at the Stanwood-Camano YMCA in Stanwood, Washington on March 3, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Ronald David Chambers, 1980 "Stanwood Bryant" John Doe. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office) 20220304

1978 murder mystery solved in Snohomish County with DNA, genealogy

He was a John Doe for 41 years. Detectives believe a hitman killed Ron Chambers and left his body east of Stanwood in 1978.

Ronald David Chambers, 1980 "Stanwood Bryant" John Doe. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office) 20220304
The scene of a fatal crash on northbound I-5 in Arlington on Feb. 8, 2022. (Washington State Patrol)

Victim ‘deserved a second chance’; driver charged in deadly crash

Jason Vogan’s daughter told Ismael Cruz-Sanchez on Monday: “Your poor choices took away my father’s chances and it’s not fair.”

The scene of a fatal crash on northbound I-5 in Arlington on Feb. 8, 2022. (Washington State Patrol)
Granite Falls High School (Granite Falls School District)

4 districts hope to change voters’ minds on school funding

Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood and Sultan all suffered levy defeats in this month’s special election. They’ll try again in April.

Granite Falls High School (Granite Falls School District)
Members of the Skagit River System Cooperative circle a net to temporarily catch and count fish in the restored estuary of Leque Island near Stanwood. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20210817

Near Stanwood, thousands of fish discover a restored estuary

A $6 million project at Leque Island is already seeing “overwhelmingly positive” signs of a healthier ecosystem.

Members of the Skagit River System Cooperative circle a net to temporarily catch and count fish in the restored estuary of Leque Island near Stanwood. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20210817
A poster created shortly after brothers Andrew Tennyson, 21, and Alexander Tennyson, 19, went missing at Lake Howard near Stanwood in January. 20220225

‘They had dreams’: Brothers’ bodies recovered from Lake Howard

Andrew and Alexander Tennyson were reported missing Jan. 29. They were found Thursday. They were 21 and 19.

A poster created shortly after brothers Andrew Tennyson, 21, and Alexander Tennyson, 19, went missing at Lake Howard near Stanwood in January. 20220225

Police: Lynnwood man dies after fight at hotel near Tulalip

Robert LeMasters, 57, was identified as the deceased Thursday. Police said he stabbed a Stanwood man in a bizarre confrontation.

A car drives by flowers placed at a memorial for two pedestrians killed at the corner of 204th Street NE and Highway 9 on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Charges: Light was red when driver hit, killed Arlington parents

An online fundraiser for Tausha Schmidt and Justin Wilkerson’s three children has raised over $65,000.

A car drives by flowers placed at a memorial for two pedestrians killed at the corner of 204th Street NE and Highway 9 on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington

Former Arlington youth pastor arrested in child rape investigation

The arrest comes months after Jake’s House announced Kendal Kippen engaged in “sexual impropriety” with “multiple young women.”

Arlington
Trumpeter swans and Canada geese take flight from a field while others continue to graze Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in the Silvana-area in Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Nature’s soap opera: Swans are wintering around Snohomish County

For a few more weeks, here’s where to find visiting swans. If you’re lucky, you might see a “rare bird alert.”

Trumpeter swans and Canada geese take flight from a field while others continue to graze Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in the Silvana-area in Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Election

School funding measures now passing in Snohomish, Northshore

After Wednesday’s election update, a capital projects levy was still failing in the Stanwood-Camano School District, but support had grown.

Election
Arlington

Man arrested in fatal Arlington crash had 3 recent DUI arrests

An Arlington man died and his friend was injured Tuesday on I-5. Bail was set at $1 million for Ismael Cruz Sanchez.

Arlington
Art is displayed over the mantle in one of the gathering rooms at the Healing Lodge in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opioid settlement a ‘ding in the crisis’ for Tulalip, other tribes

The Tulalips could get $1.85 million as part of a pending $590 million settlement with hundreds of tribes.

Art is displayed over the mantle in one of the gathering rooms at the Healing Lodge in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Stanwood in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

Writers needed for biography project at Stanwood care home

Many residents are experiencing memory loss, and the intent is to capture their memories in a way that they’re honored.

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The Snow Goose Transit bus at one of it's stops outside of the Lincoln Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Catch a free bus between Camano, Stanwood, Smokey Point

Snow Goose Transit runs on weekdays, offering 15 stops and — for those with mobility issues — door-to-door service.

The Snow Goose Transit bus at one of it's stops outside of the Lincoln Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Stanwood in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

Regulators OK doubling of composting operation in Stanwood

Lenz Enterprises can now handle 150,000 tons a year. Residents worry odors will be a problem.

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Veteran Keith F. Reyes, 64, gets his monthly pedicure at Nail Flare on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 in Stanwood, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

No more gnarly feet: This ‘Wounded Warrior’ gets pedicures

Keith Reyes, 64, visits a Stanwood nail salon for “foot treatments” that help soothe blast injuries.

Veteran Keith F. Reyes, 64, gets his monthly pedicure at Nail Flare on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 in Stanwood, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shelly Holmgren, left, holds hands with her brother Jay Holmgren, center, while they listen to Musicial Thanatologist April Mitchell a song at Providence Everett on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Death, grief and comfort at Everett’s pandemic epicenter

Here are some voices at Providence hospital of those still staring down COVID: a harpist, a cancer patient, a chaplain and a nursing assistant.

Shelly Holmgren, left, holds hands with her brother Jay Holmgren, center, while they listen to Musicial Thanatologist April Mitchell a song at Providence Everett on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
David Dodge (Washington State Department of Corrections)

Man who killed Stanwood girl gets another chance at release

A state Supreme Court ruling could affect other incarcerated people who committed crimes as juveniles.

David Dodge (Washington State Department of Corrections)
Doug Standish (left to right) Ezri Standish, Kayla Standish, Arya Standish, and Brander Standish outside there home in Stanwood, Washington on January 8, 2022.  The Standish family committed sweat equity as a down payment for their home and continue to work on more homes in the neighborhood. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

With down payment of ‘sweat,’ 9 Stanwood families are homeowners

A Housing Hope program helps families buy houses with “sweat equity”: “We busted our butts to get here.”

Doug Standish (left to right) Ezri Standish, Kayla Standish, Arya Standish, and Brander Standish outside there home in Stanwood, Washington on January 8, 2022.  The Standish family committed sweat equity as a down payment for their home and continue to work on more homes in the neighborhood. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)