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

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Stanwood mental health center hearing draws support, skepticism

Traffic and safety were top concerns at a hearing over a proposed psychiatric facility. The hearing will continue…

Patricia Cairus, 36, left, and Nick Cairus, 38, right, pose for a photo by one of their vans at Fast Track Hvac in Stanwood on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Nick Cairus and Patricia Cairus lost their housing in the recession and were homeless for a number of years. They started a successful HVAC company during the pandemic in a former newspaper printing building.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Homeless for years, Stanwood family now runs ‘busy as heck’ HVAC business

The Cairus family moved at least 11 times since 2006. Housing Hope offered stable housing and a chance…

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Intercultural competence trainer joins Stanwood-Camano School Board

The board unanimously appointed Debbie Bayes to replace Ken Christoferson, who resigned in December.

Ilya Hrudzko speaks during his sentencing for when he drove into a tree in Stanwood in 2020 and killed his passenger, in Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington, on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Driver gets over 6 years in fatal Stanwood crash that killed friend

In court Monday, Ilya Hrudzko said his memories of Ceanna Diller, 20, will “always stick in my heart.”

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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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.

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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.

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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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…

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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…

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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.

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)

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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…

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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Hearing rescheduled for Stanwood mental health center

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

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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…

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Second time’s the charm? Voters narrowly approving levy in Monroe

Elsewhere, transportation levies were passing in Lake Stevens and Stanwood.

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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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…

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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…

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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.

Clyde Shavers, left, and Greg Gilday.

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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,…

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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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…

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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…

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

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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…