Stanwood

People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Kayak Point Park construction to resume

Improvements began in 2023, with phase one completed in 2024. Phase two will begin on Feb. 17.

 

Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)

Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area

Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.

 

Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. There have been multiple court case across the country involving Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Jim Wilson / The New York Times)

Stanwood family sues Tesla over deadly Autopilot crash

The wrongful death lawsuit accuses Tesla of advertising the feature in a way that overstates its capabilities.

 

Stanwood announces new police chief

Lt. Glenn DeWitt replaced Chief Jason Toner, who was promoted to commander of the south precinct.

Stanwood calls for artists for new public piece

The artwork will be installed in Depot Park as part of the city’s downtown revitalization project.

Light Up Your Holidays will take place 4-7 p.m. Saturday in Stanwood, 8727 271st St. NW. (Photo by Lisa J. Bruce Photography)

Stanwood is lighting up the holidays

The city’s annual tree lighting event is scheduled for Saturday, with food, reindeer, music and Santa.

Light Up Your Holidays will take place 4-7 p.m. Saturday in Stanwood, 8727 271st St. NW. (Photo by Lisa J. Bruce Photography)

Stanwood Police Department graduates its first Community Academy class

The 22 participants received a challenge coin and heard from the Snohomish County sheriff during the ceremony.

Skagit County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Neidzwski listens to Attorney Timothy Hall at Skagit County Superior Court on Nov. 6, 2025 in Mount Vernon, Washington. (Jenna Peterson / The Herald)

Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records Act

The request from Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley caused some local communities to delay moving forward with their Flock systems.

Skagit County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Neidzwski listens to Attorney Timothy Hall at Skagit County Superior Court on Nov. 6, 2025 in Mount Vernon, Washington. (Jenna Peterson / The Herald)

Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits

A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state law.

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Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.

Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member

Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.

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Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.
Deputy Kargopoltsev gives a demonstration to community members in Stanwood. (Stanwood Police)

Stanwood hosts a new police academy for community members

Police say it’s a chance to learn about patrol operations, investigations, narcotics enforcement and community outreach.

Deputy Kargopoltsev gives a demonstration to community members in Stanwood. (Stanwood Police)

One person dead in single-vehicle fatal crash near Stanwood

A 33-year-old male was found dead at the scene Monday evening with his vehicle partially wrapped around a tree.

North County Fire commission appoints new fire chief

Before Dave Kraski was appointed, the commission changed the requirements needed to hold the fire chief position.

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Stanwood student’s online threats under investigation from sheriff’s office

Federal authorities discovered the student discussing a school shooting on social media. There is no threat to the student or schools.

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Stanwood-Camano supe to leave earlier than planned

The school board approved Deborah Rumbaugh’s updated resignation in a chaotic meeting.

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Stanwood man charged in crash that killed genealogical society head

Joseph Checkeye is accused of driving 85 mph before hitting Ronald Sailer on Fire Trail Road in 2022.

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A house is completely surrounded by floodwater along Pioneer Highway on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New gate is latest piece in Stanwood’s flood protection puzzle

The floodgate will drastically decrease reaction time when the Stillaguamish River jumps its banks.

A house is completely surrounded by floodwater along Pioneer Highway on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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‘Very hostile work environment’: Stanwood-Camano school supe resigns

Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh said Tuesday she’ll be gone at the end of the school year.

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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.

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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.

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