Stanwood News

A Snohomish County jury didn't believe that a Stanwood man was defending himself when he shot his neighbor in the face in 2007.

A 26-year-old Stanwood man was sentenced to three years in federal prison Friday for an addiction-driven series of robberies of banks and espresso stands stretching from Mount Vernon to Seattle.

Michael O'Leary / The Herald Glass artist Shelly Muzylowski Allen gives a demonstration to students at the Pilchuck Glass School.

One of the men accused of killing a homeless man over $800 has pleaded guilty to murder.

The Amtrak platform project is back on track. After a minor delay this spring, construction on the project is under way again, said Kirk Fredrickson, project manager with the state Department of Transportation.

An $84 million upgrade to a congested stretch of Highway 532 was launched today with an official groundbreaking by local officials, legislators and construction workers.

A popular recreation spot on Lake Goodwin is set to become the first Washington state park to go local when Snohomish County takes over later this month.

Arlington: Road closures scheduled The Independence Day activities will close downtown streets from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Under the Red Umbrella, a sidewalk cafe and wine bar, hosts a Summer Solstice Festival on Saturday.

Given the economy, some question Washington schools' hiring of foreign teachers, typically to fill math and special-ed shortages.

A 28-year-old motorcyclist died in a roadside ditch after a predawn crash Thursday near Stanwood.

SILVANA a ' The Snohomish County Sheriffa TMs collision detectives are investigating a crash that killed a 28-year-old motorcycle rider near Stanwood.

Crash detectives are investigating the death of a 28-year-old motorcyclist this morning near Stanwood.

On the first day of camp, Kayla Zilko tacked a photo of her late father to the cabin wall beside her bed.

A teenager saved after crashing her car and nearly drowning in a river is telling her survival story thanks to two passing strangers.

For Alex Lemke, the highlight of Saturday's soap box derby was the big hug from his grandma, who came running as he held up his race trophy.

As one veteran sprint-car racer said, luck plays a big part in how things go at Skagit Speedway's Dirt Cup.

Historians Daryl Jacobson and Phil Woodhouse plan to discuss the history of mining in the Sultan Basin at the Monroe Historical Society's meeting 6:30 tonight at the Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road, Monroe.

Arlington: Drawing class offered to kids Arlington High School art teacher Bev Schatz plans to teach elementary school-age children the basics of drawing.

Mayor Dianne White plans to speak to the Stanwood Democrats at the club's monthly meeting set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Viking Restaurant, 8801 Viking Way, in downtown Stanwood.