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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.

 

George Beard walks into the Stanwood Library with coffee in hand on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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 haven’t been enough.

 

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

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.

 

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood on Aug. 30. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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 were “hateful.”

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood on Aug. 30. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood on Aug. 30. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

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 Friday.

A team photo with the Stanwood High School Spartans logo in the background at Bob Larson Stadium in Stanwood on Aug. 30. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Carrie R. Kennedy, left, and Clyde Shavers

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.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, and Clyde Shavers
Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg

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 off a strong challenge.

Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg
Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers

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 that way.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers
A truck drives past the second phase of the Port Susan Trail construction on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 achieving that goal.

A truck drives past the second phase of the Port Susan Trail construction on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Guests enjoy the sunset and wind Friday afternoon at Cama Beach Historical State Park on Camano Island on October 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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 in its decision.

Guests enjoy the sunset and wind Friday afternoon at Cama Beach Historical State Park on Camano Island on October 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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 with manslaughter.

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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 Friday night, police said.

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Crash near Stanwood kills man, suspect in custody

Deputies investigating Friday’s crash as apparent hit-and-run.

Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.

State-funded scholarship helps Stanwood student go to college

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors the state’s top career and technical students.

Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.
Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)

Where to catch outdoor movies this summer in Snohomish County

Bring a chair, blanket and the kids for a cinema night under the stars with your favorite movies, including “Barbie” and “Trolls.”

Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)
Zoey Faye Ensey (Photo provided)

Stanwood man charged in crash that killed Arlington woman, 26

Prosecutors allege Corey Miller was drunk and driving recklessly on Highway 530 before crashing into Zoey Ensey in 2022.

Zoey Faye Ensey (Photo provided)
Marysville

5 Snohomish County sisters accused of $1M fraud scheme

For two years, the women used online return postage to get gift cards, then returned the physical items to a brick-and-mortar store, charges say.

Marysville
Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Kayak Point reopens ahead of schedule

The county’s most popular park reopened Friday.

Two visitors comb the beach at Kayak Point Regional County Park on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

She was a ‘lone soul’ before starting a Pride event for rural Snohomish County

In recent years, groups have led celebrations in Stanwood, Arlington, Lake Stevens and elsewhere — cities where “we absolutely need to find each other.”

Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Ross Haddow, right, stands alongside fellow Rotary Club member Shawn O’Donnell, left, as the two await extra hands to help move Haddow’s giant pumpkin on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Haddow’s home in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Herald photographers, writers take home 7 awards at SPJ contest

The winning entries were headlined by a giant pumpkin photographed by Ryan Berry. Record flooding coverage also netted two honors.

Ross Haddow, right, stands alongside fellow Rotary Club member Shawn O’Donnell, left, as the two await extra hands to help move Haddow’s giant pumpkin on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Haddow’s home in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)