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Stanwood singer Savanna Woods, 26, is a contestant on "The Voice." (Alexandria Lane Photography)

Stanwood singer, 26, is living her dream on ‘The Voice’

Savanna Woods advances to the next round after Monday’s battle duet on the hit NBC show.

Stanwood singer Savanna Woods, 26, is a contestant on "The Voice." (Alexandria Lane Photography)
Savanna Woods of Stanwood performs on "The Voice" on March 15, 2021. (NBC/The Voice) 20210316

Stanwood singer is paired with Kelly Clarkson on ‘The Voice’

Savanna Woods, 26, belted “Zombie” by The Cranberries. Clarkson praised her “creepy vibe.”

Savanna Woods of Stanwood performs on "The Voice" on March 15, 2021. (NBC/The Voice) 20210316
Frances McDormand in "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures) 20210304

Masked in a nearly empty theater, a movie outing at last

Just four of us were in the audience for a matinee showing of “Nomadland” at Stanwood Cinemas.

Frances McDormand in "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures) 20210304
Owners Kim and Larry Harris at Bayernmoor Cellars on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

World-class wine, from grapes grown right here

Bayernmoor Cellars makes award-winning pinot noir from grapes grown at its vineyard northeast of Stanwood.

Owners Kim and Larry Harris at Bayernmoor Cellars on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Jean Shumate (left), seen here during a February 2019 school board meeting, will retire June 30 after 20 years at the Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Stanwood-Camano superintendent to retire after 20 years

Jean Shumate has been at the helm longer than any other superintendent in Snohomish County.

Jean Shumate (left), seen here during a February 2019 school board meeting, will retire June 30 after 20 years at the Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Marysville man, 31, identified in deadly Stanwood crash

Christopher Morgan was struck by a vehicle Jan. 22 along 220th Street NW.

Third grade teacher Lisa Thompson walks by her ten students, separated at six-foot distance, at Eagle Creek Elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. The students wear masks, are six feet from each other in class and after recess ends, get a mask break. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Third grade teacher Lisa Thompson walks by her ten students, separated at six-foot distance, at Eagle Creek Elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. The students wear masks, are six feet from each other in class and after recess ends, get a mask break. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Crews work on the video display in the main gym, one of three gyms, in the new Stanwood High building on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

A brand-new Stanwood High School opens to empty halls

Construction is complete, except for some finishing touches. Staff have started to move in.

Crews work on the video display in the main gym, one of three gyms, in the new Stanwood High building on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Nearly 1,000 still without power after mid-week storm

Power is restored to more than 200,000 customers, but others still wait after more than 60 hours.

Body found outside Silvana identified as Edmonds man

Sheriff’s detectives believe Daniel Shields was hit by a vehicle. They’re seeking more information.

After icy night, 2 fatal crashes on I-5 in Snohomish County

They happened within a couple hours of each other. Investigations were underway.

Christmas lights decorate a home in Arlington and throughout Snohomish County and are listed online via Facebook.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

This map’s your guide to Christmas cheer in Snohomish County

An Arlington woman has created an online map of where to find the brightest lights and decorations.

Christmas lights decorate a home in Arlington and throughout Snohomish County and are listed online via Facebook.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A man led police on a high speed chase through north Snohomish County on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.  (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Driver in north county pursuit is suspect in Everett assault

Police say he allegedly punched and strangled his girlfriend and later fled police at up to 130 mph.

A man led police on a high speed chase through north Snohomish County on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.  (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Man arrested after pursuit on I-5 ends near Stanwood

Sheriff’s deputies stopped him with a PIT maneuver. He was suspected of assault and harassment.

Charges: Stanwood Freemason treasurer stole from widows fund

Prosecutors allege Dennis Withers removed $22,950 from an account meant to help families in grief.

Paul Erickson (Washington State Department of Corrections)

Stanwood ex-teacher loses license due to assault with gun

Paul Erickson, 38, taught at Stanwood Middle School at the time he held his wife hostage in January.

Paul Erickson (Washington State Department of Corrections)
A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

COVID outbreak at Stanwood home reaches 170 cases, 15 deaths

It could be the largest long-term-care outbreak the state has seen during the pandemic.

A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Claire Vondemkamp (left) and Jami Sollid check out customers Saturday afternoon at Just James Boutique in Stanwood on November 28, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Crazy or just brave? These folks opened businesses this year

In spite of the pandemic, the number of new businesses is up sharply compared to last year.

Claire Vondemkamp (left) and Jami Sollid check out customers Saturday afternoon at Just James Boutique in Stanwood on November 28, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

COVID is making its way back into long-term care homes

More than 20 such facilities are dealing with outbreaks as countywide infections continue to rise.

A woman walk up to closed doors at the Josephine Caring Community on Wednesday, March 11, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Richard Hanks talks about his book "Solemn, the Drums Thrill: Essays on the Fallen Heroes of Stanwood Camano: WW I to Afghanistan" outside the Stanwood Area Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Names on memorial, the stories of war dead told in new book

Stanwood-Camano historian, Lincoln scholar Richard Hanks spans decades in “Solemn, the Drums Thrill.”

Richard Hanks talks about his book "Solemn, the Drums Thrill: Essays on the Fallen Heroes of Stanwood Camano: WW I to Afghanistan" outside the Stanwood Area Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in Stanwood, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)